Spring returns to the Carolinas
Spring weather has returned to the Queen City just in time for the first day of spring. Highs approach record territory by Sunday.
Ford issues recall for 800,000 Broncos and Edge SUVs
The recall is over issues with the back-up cameras on those vehicles.
PSA Airlines celebrates grand opening of Charlotte headquarters
PSA Airlines officially opened its new Charlotte headquarters on Thursday, bringing a serious economic lift with it. More than 450 high-paying jobs are already here, with hundreds more expected statewide.
NC DMV adds new features to website to address long wait times
The North Carolina DMV is adding a new feature to its website to help with long wait times. Customers will now be able to see estimated wait times at DMV locations.
NC Governor pushes for raises for law enforcement officials
Speaking at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte on Thursday, the governor said his "critical needs budget" includes those raises for state troopers, correctional officers, and other public safety professionals.
Duke Energy customers demand audit after receiving high energy bills
More than 57,000 Duke Energy customers have signed a petition asking for an independent audit for high energy bills.
Belmont PD arrests Lowe's robbery suspect after high-speed chase
Belmont Police say Reginald Cannon robbed someone at the Lowe's on Caldwell Farm Road at gunpoint, before taking off in a Dodge Charger.
Rapper Afroman wins lawsuit against police over mocking their 2022 raid in viral music videos
The case tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures. The deputies, collectively, sought nearly $4 million in damages.
Police: Monroe woman wakes up to stranger attempting to take her clothes off
A disturbing overnight burglary is under investigation in Monroe after a woman tells police she woke up to a stranger trying to take her clothes off.
Top seeds are big favorites to start March Madness. It could be tricky for fans to spot an upstart
βItβs what we talk about all year,β Underwood said before the third-seeded Illini faced 14th-seeded Penn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. βItβs not just getting in the tournament, but the margins are very small. Every team here is great.β
Pain at the pump: Average price of gallon of regular gas hits $3.84 in U.S.
Brent crude oil, the international standard, spiked to as high as $118 a barrel, up more than 60% since Israel and the United States started the war with Iran.
The Edge: Denny Hamlin captures first win since his dad's death
While still grieving the loss of his father, Hamlin turns pain into power. The NASCAR veteran captured an emotional win at the Pennzoil 400 in Las Vegas.
QuikTrip donates $500,000 to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation
CMPD Chief Estella Patterson called the donation a statement of confidence in the work CMPD is doing in the community.
Deputies arrest woman for using a board and nails to vandalize a Cybertruck
Caldwell County Sheriff's deputies arrested and charged Karen Lewis on Tuesday with misdemeanor damage to property.
Alarm malfunction sends local high school into lockdown
All clear at South Point High School after a tense start to the day on Wednesday. The Gaston county school went into lockdown after an alarm malfunctioned around 8:22 AM.
Deputies: 67-year-old woman found dead inside home, evidence of a fire
Alexander County Sheriff's deputies initially responded to a home on Royal Russell Road on Tuesday for a welfare check. When they got there, they say they found Sally Lackey dead inside the home.
Airport security lines grow as TSA agents continue working without pay
TSA agents have missed almost two paychecks since Congress has been at a stalemate on funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Most agents are still showing up to work without pay.
NCAA newcomer Queens plans to bring 'street dog' mentality against No. 2 seed Purdue
Queens University takes its βstreet dogβ mindset to the NCAA Tournament, and it even brings a ceramic mascot named Buddy.
No. 1 overall seed Duke unlikely to have big man Patrick Ngongba II for March Madness Round 1
Duke coach Jon Scheyer says starting big man Patrick Ngongba II is βvery unlikelyβ to play Thursdayβs first-round game against Siena in March Madness because of soreness in his right foot.
Trump pays his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East
President Donald Trump was present as the remains of six U.S. service members returned from the Middle East to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film
A year after the actorβs death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film.
Family Dollar to close distribution center in Matthews, cut over 300 employees
Discount retail store Family Dollar plans to close its distribution center in Matthews, eliminating hundreds of jobs.
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