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Mint Hill Events announces 2025 schedule

Mint Hill has release the city's 2025 event schedule. Take a look at what's in store for Mint Hill residents and visitors.

Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River

Teen murder suspect breaks down in court, sobs "I love you, mama."

Police arrested and charged Sean Simpson in connection to a deadly shooting over the weekend in Gastonia. The victim's family says they are happy their loved one's alleged killer is behind bars, but now two families are dealing with the loss of two lives.

Many Nc Companies Are Ditching Dei And Leaning Toward 'belonging'

Some NC companies ditching DEI and leaning toward 'belonging'

Some NC companies are ditching 'DEI' and leaning toward ‘adaptability’, ‘a culture of belonging’, and ‘inclusivity’.

Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina

Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.

LaMelo Ball to miss at least one week with ankle sprain

The Charlotte Hornets announced that LaMelo Ball will miss at least one week after suffering a left ankle sprain against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

Local wedding venue owner arrested on fraud charges, now under $1M bond

Union County Sheriff's deputies began investigating Jason Lottmann and multiple reports of fraud involving his business, Champagne Manor, in December 2024.

PSA Airlines relocating its corporate headquarters to Charlotte

PSA Airlines, part of American Airlines Group, will be relocating its corporate headquarters from Dayton, Ohio to Charlotte in 2026.

Wegmans recalls frozen chicken nuggets due to possible bone fragments

Wegmans is recalling frozen chicken nuggets in eight states and the District of Columbia because there may be bone fragments in the packages.

Ford F-150 was Charlotte’s best-selling used car in 2024

Ford F-150 was the best-selling used vehicle in the Charlotte area in 2024.

Paris Olympian to headline Fencing demonstration in Charlotte

A Team USA Paris Olympian will headline a free fencing demonstration at the Convention Center on Saturday, February 15th.

Pre-Sale Tickets Now Available for 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff at zMAX Dragway

Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs that will take place this September in Concord.

Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion

President Donald Trump’s budget office has rescinded an memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.

Fed hold rates steady, says job market is 'solid' while inflation 'remains somewhat elevated'

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue.