North Carolina News

Sheriffs Charge 2 For The Theft Of A Utility Trailer And Other Stolen Merchandise

Officers charge two for stealing a utility trailer on Clyde Pool Road, as well as various retail products, according to a news release.

Firefighters Investigate Fatal North Charlotte House Fire

The Charlotte Fire Department says the fatal house fire was accidental with an estimated property loss of $119k, and the fire remains under investigation.

Auger & Auger's Doghouse: Meet Coco!

This week in Auger and Auger's Doghouse we have Coco! Coco is about a year old and is an absolute sweetheart. She loves to be close to you and will climb on to your lap if you let her.

Aftershock Rattles Alleghany County As Governor Cooper Visits

A magnitude 2.9 aftershock on Tuesday rattled the North Carolina town where a 5.1 earthquake on Sunday shook items from grocery store shelves and caused damage to homes and businesses, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Joe Biden Makes Historic Pick Of Kamala Harris For Vp Nominee

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles Weighs In On Kamala Harris As Joe Biden's VP Pick

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee made history with his selection of California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. As the pundits weigh in on political strategy, the 2020 election picture snaps into sharper focus for voters.

A Free Food Fridge In Uptown Vandalized

The community is coming together to help the local non-profit moving forward.

Pennzoil AutoFair Fall Event Canceled

Charlotte Motor Speedway, in partnership with the Hornet’s Nest Region of the Antique Auto Club of America, has announced that the fall Pennzoil AutoFair, scheduled for Oct. 22-24, has been canceled amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Trucker Injured, Fire Trucks Damaged In Rowan County Crash

A truck driver was injured and three fire trucks were damaged after a collision on Interstate 85 in Rowan County, the N.C. State Highway Patrol said Tuesday.

Financial Technology Company to Expand Headquarters, Adding 300 Jobs in Mecklenburg County

Retirement Clearinghouse, LLC (RCH), a leading national name in retirement plan services, will create 300 new jobs in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina Has First Reported SARS-CoV-2 Positive Case In Dog

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received its first reported case of a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 positive dog in North Carolina. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.

Anson County Woman ‘Started Screaming’ When She Saw $100,000 Prize

On Sunday, Lisa Smith of Polkton became the first winner of a $4,000,000 Gold Rush $100,000 prize.

Silgan Containers Expanding Operations in Lancaster County

Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging, announced plans to expand operations in Lancaster County.

AAA: Pump Prices Continue To Push Cheaper Across Carolinas

For the second straight week both North and South Carolina are among the nation’s top 10 least expensive markets with pump prices continuing to push cheaper.

Apt Bible Passage At Catholic Mass Coincides With Earthquake

The Scripture quite literally came to life for several Catholic churches in North Carolina as a rare earthquake rattled portions of the state over the weekend.

Union Co. School Board Member Posts Questionable Content On Social Media

Another Union Co. School Board Member Posts Questionable Memes, Etc. On Facebook

Another Union County school board member has been posting what critics call unprofessional, inappropriate memes and comments on his Facebook page.

Mecklenburg County Parents, Teachers and Students Preparing for In-Person Pre-K

Learning for hundreds of Mecklenburg county Pre-K students will take place in-person. The MECK Pre-K program is county-funded and operates within four and five-star child care facilities. It’s slated to begin on August 17th.

Scaled-Back Plans for RNC in Charlotte Becoming Clearer

We're now less than two weeks away from the scaled-down Republican National Convention in Charlotte. President Trump is not expected to attend, and COVID-19 testing and health protocols will take priority.