21 civil service employees resign from DOGE over Musk mandates
The employees say they refuse to use their technical expertise to dismantle critical public services.
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Lincolnton vape shop owner facing 12 felony charges
Law enforcement started looking into Dave's on North Aspen Street after getting complaints about increased amounts of vape products confiscated from underage students.
Large, late-night police presence in north Charlotte neighborhood
At 11PM Tuesday night, there was a large police presence on and near McArthur Ave. Police put up crime scene tape and there were multiple police cruisers with their blue lights turned on.
Tenants of two University apartments worried about health and safety
Black mold, lack of hot water and no AC in the summer. These are some of the concerns from people living in two University apartment complexes run by the same company.
Tar Heels' Davis gets 2-year extension through 2030, hires agent Jim Tanner as GM
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis has another two years on his deal and a new general manager to help the bluebloodΒ menβs basketballΒ program deal with the changing landscape of college athletics.
Vatican says Pope Francis is critical but stable with no new respiratory crises
The Vatican says that Pope Francis remains in critical but stable condition. Vatican officials say that his blood parameters are stable, as he battles double pneumonia while continuing to work from the hospital.
NTSB and FAA investigating Novant medical helicopter crash near Wilmington
Three people were taken to a hospital after a Novant AirLink helicopter crashed in a wooded area near the New Hanover/Pender County line, officials said.
Firearm magazine found at Chester High School, no danger to students says Sheriff's Office
The Chester County School District has alerted parents that a firearm magazine has been found on campus at Chester High School.
Black History Month: Local videographer spotlights black businesses
A love for videography and sports launchedΒ Hickson into creating his own business,Β that business now helps other small black businesses in the Charlotte area.
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company's diversity programs
Apple shareholders have rejected an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter into scrapping corporate programs designed to diversify its workforce.
21 federal staffers resign from DOGE, refusing to βdismantle critical public servicesβ
More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Muskβs Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to βdismantle critical public services.β
Teen fashion designers wanted for Recycle The Runway
Creative teens are invited to submit their designs for Recycle the Runway, Mecklenburg County's annual fashion show that highlights outfits made from recyclable goods.
Scotland's best selling cookbook Author Coinneach MacLeod
Adam Wurtzel to chat with 4-time Scottish best selling cookbook author Coinneach MacLeod.
Town of Matthews announces plans for new Childrenβs Museum
The Town of Matthews and Discovery Place today announced plans to bring a new Discovery Place Kids museum to Matthews.
Tasty Tuesday: Abugida Cafe
Abugida Cafe joins the Rising Kitchen with authentic Ethiopian food for Tasty Tuesday.Β
State workers in NC will pay more for health insurance coverage
North Carolina is facing a $500 million dollar problem. State officials say the state is running out of money to pay for the state health insurance plan for workers which means 750,000 state workers will soon pay more for insurance.
Alexander County man arrested in road rage incident
Investigators arrested 37-year-old Steven Anthony Wine of Taylorsville. He is charged with two counts of attempted murder.
UPDATE: Suspect arrested following deadly shooting at gas station near Carowinds
The York County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is in custody following a deadly shooting near the Circle K off Carowinds Boulevard.
Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work
The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has showed slight improvement in laboratory tests. He has resumed some work activities, including calling a parish in Gaza City that he has kept in touch with since the war there began.
