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ACC Commissioner Is Holding Out Hope For A 'Really Good Ending' Despite Turmoil

With the future of the Atlantic Coast Conference in question, commissioner Jim Phillips expressed optimism that the league can still be salvaged.

To Protect Secrecy Of the Ballot In Second Primary, State Board Removes Precinct-Level Data From Website

The State Board of Elections took important steps to ensure that no one could determine how any individual voted in the May 14 second primary using data on the State Board’s website.

North Carolina Bill Forcing Sheriffs To Aid Immigration Agents Stalls After House Vote

A North Carolina bill forcing sheriffs and jailers to comply with requests from federal immigration agents to detain inmates accused of serious crimes for up to 48 hours will be sent to a team of negotiators to discuss changes to the legislation.

Missing 12-Year-Old Found Safe

12-year-old Samaia Brown was found safe after CMPD requested the public's assistance.

Overturned 18-Wheeler Causing Delays On US 321

State Troopers and EMS are responding an 18-wheeler that overturned on its left side on to the median on US 321 near mile marker 38.

Deputies: Three Arrested In Burke Co. For Narcotics

Three individuals have been arrested after fentanyl and methamphetamine were found at a residence in Morganton

Missing Kings Mountain Woman Found Dead

A woman who was reported missing was found dead near the roadside in Kings Mountain.

Slovakian Prime Minister in Life-Threatening Condition After Being Shot

Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon, according to his Facebook profile.

Charlotte Ticket Wins $1.1 Million Cash 5 Jackpot Tuesday Night

Someone who bought a Cash 5 ticket at a Charlotte grocery store won a $1.1 million jackpot last night.

Pedestrian Hit And Killed In Charlotte

A person was killed after they were hit by a vehicle in Uptown Charlotte overnight.

The WNBA's Challenge: How To Translate The Caitlin Clark Hype Into Sustained Growth

The stars have aligned for the WNBA with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese joining the ranks of A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi and others.

Carolina Renaissance Festival Hosts Auditions In June

The wildly popular Carolina Renaissance Festival is holding open auditions for colorful personalities of all types to bring to life the Festival’s make-believe Village of Fairhaven.

The Carolina Panthers Will Face Off Against The New York Giants In Germany

In Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season, the Carolina Panthers will travel to Munich, Germany to face off against the New York Giants.

Body Of 17-Year-Old Baylee Carver Found

Human remains were located in Cabarrus County north of Highway 49 and Route 601, and were confirmed to be Baylee Carver's.

Police: Remains of Missing 17-Year-Old Baylee Carver Found

Albemarle Police say the remains of Baylee Carver have been located.

Police: Officer Involved Shooting Leaves Suspect Dead, Officer Injured

A shooting involving an officer in Pineville left one officer injured, but not shot.

Volunteers From Across NC Awarded The Governor's Medallion Award For Volunteer Service

Last week, 17 individuals and three organizations representing 20 counties received North Carolina’s highest award for volunteer service, the Governor’s Medallion Award.

North Carolina Bill To Curb Mask-Wearing In Protests

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina have proposed a bill that would enhance penalties for people wearing a mask during a crime or intentionally blocking traffic during protests.

Catawba County Manager Presents Recommended FY24/25 Budget

Catawba County Manager Mary Furtado presented a recommended budget of $323,999,586 for Fiscal Year 2024/25 to the Board of Commissioners during the Board’s May 13 budget workshop.