North Carolina News

CMPD Detectives Investigate Fatal Car Collision In East Charlotte

Detectives say driver of a 1993 Honda Accord died after hitting another car on Saturday, September 26th shortly before 10 p.m.

CMPD: Police Charge Juvenile Man For Shooting Into An Occupied Home

CMPD detectives say they charged a 17-year-old man with 13 counts of shooting into an occupied home on September 25th.

Gaston County Police Charge A Man For Attempted Murder In Shooting

The Gaston County Police say they charged a man for shooting a victim at a home on River Street in High Schoals on Friday, September 25th.

FBI Urges Americans To Only Share Confirmed And Verified News On Social Media

There are plenty of unknowns between now and Election Day, but you can bank on this: disinformation campaigns, both foreign and domestic, are in full swing. Now, what you need to know before you share another article, meme or video on your social media accounts.

District Attorney Dismisses Charges Against Charlotte Man Tased 11 Times By Richmond County Deputy

Stephen Sings plans to file a civil lawsuit in the case

Gaston County Resumes Bus Services For Veterans

Gaston County officials say since the VA has restarted in-patient appointments the county is resuming bus services to veterans in need.

Charlotte Man Charged With Insider Trading

Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, says Eric Hill, 44, faces charges of insider trading.

Jimmie Johnson Takes Paint The Wall Pink Event Virtual At Charlotte Motor Speedway

Looking ahead to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will join representatives from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) at Charlotte Motor Speedway to ceremonially paint pit wall pink and honor breast cancer survivors on September 30th.

N.C. Supreme Court Rules Against The Death Penalty For 3 Racial Justice Act Cases

The North Carolina Supreme Court says three death row prisoners are being resentenced to life without parole, after they ruled their sentences as unconstitutionally under the state's Racial Justice Act.

Carolina Youth Coalition Receives $1 Million And Launches Scholarship Fund To Help Students Go To College

The Albemarle Foundation says they are donating $1 million, as well as launching the Smith Opportunity Scholarship Fund (SOS), to The Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) to support youth in underserved communities in getting a higher education.

Charlotte Motor Speedway To Welcome Limited Fans When Bank Of America ROVAL™ 400 Returns Oct. 11

NC Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that outdoor sports venues with a capacity of more than 10,000 can host events with fans up to seven percent of their capacity, beginning Oct. 2. The news opens the door for a limited number of fans to be part of the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Atrium Health Celebrates Groundbreaking Of New State-Of-The-Art Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital

Atrium Health is celebrating a significant milestone in its rich history of caring for patients throughout the Carolinas and Southeast region. Yesterday marked the official groundbreaking of the new Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation hospital, in Charlotte.

Mecklenburg County Officials Provide COVID-19 Update

Mecklenburg County officials held a press conference on September 25th to update the public on the county's COVID-19 response. County Manager Dena R. Diorio, Health Director Gibbie Harris, and other leaders spoke.

What We're Reading on National Comic Book Day

In honor of National Comic Book Day we checked in with our friends at Heroes Aren't Hard to Find for some recommendations.

Cash 5 Ticket Bought In Fayetteville Wins $1.2 Million Jackpot

A lucky Cash 5 ticket purchased at a Cumberland County convenience store scored the $1.2 million jackpot in Thursday’s drawing.

Maddox Ritch's Mother Speaks Out Two Years After His Tragic Death

On September 22nd, 2018, Carrie Ritch got a devastating call from police. Her 6-year-old son was lost in a Gastonia park.

Charlotte Expands Eligibility For Food Service Recovery Program

Charlotte expands the eligibility requirements for the Food Service Recovery Program allowing small businesses more opportunities to receive the grant, according to a news release.

New Interactive Mural Connects Nature, Art History & Safety

Hopscotch your way across a bit of art history at artist Mike Wirth's new mural at the Metropolitan. The mural connects the nature of the nearby Sugar Creek, to the bustling Metropolitan shopping center, and dips into art history drawing inspiration from Claude Monet's "Water Lilies."