Local mom shares story of Warrior Jace Thompson Foundation, urges parents to advocate for their kids' health
Jace Kinley Thompson from Stanly County was diagnosed with DIPG, a terminal pediatric brain cancer, at the age of four.
Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force working to determine cause of house fire
Investigators are searching for answers after a house caught on fire in north Charlotte.
Another Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools executive announces retirement
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is losing another member of its leadership cabinet.
Board of County Commissioners watching closely to see outcome of state audit into CMS
Chair of Mecklenburg County Commissioners Mark Jerrell says commissioners are watching closely as Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are under a microscope of the state audit into finances and the SBI investigating potential criminal violations.
Four officers terminated following investigation into the in-custody death of a Chesterfield County inmate
Four additional officers have been terminated following the death of Gary Blair at the Chesterfield County Detention Center.
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife
A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” has been convicted of murder in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair.
Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development
President Donald Trump says that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews of the technology during a meeting at the White House.
The final showdown of Alaska's Fat Bear Week comes down to heavyweights Bear 910 and Backpack
After a week of fierce competition, Bear 910 and Backpack have emerged as finalists for the Fat Bear Week title of Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve. But there can only be one winner of Fat Bear Week and it’s up to the voters to decide Tuesday.
Man arrested for role in hit and run that injured two
Boone Police have identified the driver responsible for a hit and run collision that injured two pedestrians.
From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision to ban nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
Americans' view of the economy sinks to the lowest level since 2014, Conference Board survey says
Americans’ confidence in the economy sank to the lowest level in more than a decade this month as prices remain elevated and wages stagnate amid the ongoing Iran war. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index tumbled 6.7 points to 81.9 in September, down from 88.6 in August.
Charlotte City Council votes 9-2 in favor of new 10p teen curfew
Charlotte City Council voted 9-2 at their Monday night meeting to adopt a new teen curfew.
Officials are looking into a possible new ransom note related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Authorities are looking into the possibility of a new ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The news Monday came nearly eight months after she went missing from her home outside Tucson, Arizona.
Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors in Texas announced on Tuesday assault charges against a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot in the back by immigration enforcement agents on Sunday.
CMS Board Chair says BOE is focused on moving the district forward
Newly appointed CMS Board of Education Chair Dee Rankin says the board is focused on moving forward despite all the distractions.
Brad Keselowski set to exit RFK Racing after the season, seek other opportunities
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing and Brad Keselowski have announced that he will leave the team after the season.
North Carolina's largest DMV office opens in east Charlotte
A major upgrade for drivers in east Charlotte was unveiled on Monday.
GOP doubts about Georgia and North Carolina have Republicans shifting focus in battle for Senate
Republican hopes of winning Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina have been fading, and the GOP is increasingly focused on playing defense elsewhere with five weeks until the midterm elections.
Iran's currency hits a new record low as war erodes the country's economic stability
Iran’s currency fell to a new record low on Tuesday, with traders in Tehran exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the U.S. dollar in a stark reflection of how the war in the Middle East has steadily eroded the Iranian economy.
Dickey's Big Pink Cup returns to support breast cancer screenings for first responders
Dickey's Barbecue Pit is bringing back its Big Pink Cup in October to support breast cancer screenings and early detection for first responders.
CMPD makes arrest in deadly weekend stabbing
Police have made an arrest following a deadly stabbing over the weekend in northeast Charlotte.
Dr. Crystal Hill was nominated for NC Superintendent of Year, now ineligible after firing
Former CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill was nominated for North Carolina Superintendent of the Year.
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