Crude prices rise and oil company shares jump after the US raid on Venezuela
U.S. stocks are rising at the open led by technology and energy stocks.
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FBI: Mint Hill man arrested for plotting ISIS-inspired NYE attack at grocery store
The FBI announced the arrest of an 18-year-old Mint Hill man for plotting an ISIS-inspired attack at a local grocery store on New Year's Eve.
Early gains mostly fade as Wall Street wobbles into 2026
Stocks wavered on Wall Street to kick off the new year with a wobbly start.
Kennedy Center renaming prompts new round of cancellations from artists
The president of the Kennedy Center fiercely criticized a musician's sudden decision to cancel a Christmas Eve performance at the venue days after the White House announced that President Donald Trump's name would be added to the facility.
Duke Energy submits early site permit application for potential new nuclear development in North Carolina
Duke Energy announced its submission of an early site permit (ESP) application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a site near the Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County, N.C.
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port city over weapons shipment from UAE for separatists
Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen's port city of Mukalla on Tuesday after a weapons shipment from the United Arab Emirates arrived for separatist forces in the war-torn country, and warned that it viewed Emirati actions as “extremely dangerous.”
Israel to halt several humanitarian operations in Gaza in 2026
Israel says dozens of humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, will be suspended from working in Gaza in 2026.
‘Operation Naughty List’ takes down 78 accused larceny suspects in Gastonia
'Operation Naughty List' aimed at reducing retail theft, repeat offenders, and drug-related activity in Gastonia during the busy holiday shopping season.
1 dead, one critically injured in fire at NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s parents’ home
One person has died and another seriously injured in a house fire at a property connected to NASCAR star Denny Hamlin.
Accident on I-77 near I-85 cleared after all lanes shutdown
A traffic accident on I-77 North near I-85 (mile marker 13) blocked all lanes Monday afternoon. The accident has since been cleared.
