Shooting threat leads to lockdown of Lincolnton businesses and city offices
Some downtown buildings and city offices in Lincolnton were on a precautionary lockdown Tuesday afternoon, according to a city official.
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Trump suggests he'll extend deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app
President Donald Trump has suggested that he would likely extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app.
UPDATE: Former Charlotte hotel where woman and baby were found dead is closing
A former Charlotte hotel that had been used as a drug recovery center is closing following the deaths of a woman and a baby.
Driver charged with DUI after crash that killed woman in Gastonia
A 21-year-old driver is charged with Felony Death by Mother Vehicle, DUI, Failing to Stop at a Steady Red Signal, and Reckless Driving after a crash that killed a woman in Gastonia Monday night.
Donald Trump is the first president in 116 years to not be invited to the NAACP convention
The NAACP says it will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte.
Tuesday marks 10 years since Charleston church shooting
On June 17, 2015, nine people were killed during a racially motivated attack during a bible study.
US retail sales fall with Americans growing cautious after a spring splurge to beat tariffs
Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back from a spending surge early this year to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports.
SC longtime GOP attorney general is set to enter 2026 governor's race
Alan Wilson, the four-term Republican attorney general of South Carolina, is set to enter the state’s open gubernatorial race in 2026.
Albemarle City Council appoints Darren Rhodes as City Manager
Albemarle City Council has appointed Assistant City Manager Darren Rhodes as the next City Manager.
Lake Norman drowning victim identified
A man who drowned while boating on Lake Norman over the weekend has been identified as 63-year-old Charles Crowe, Jr. from Sherrills Ford.
Northeast Charlotte mobile home community could be displaced by new development
Residents of Forest Park Mobile Homes are organizing against a development that would displace the entire Northeast Charlotte neighborhood of at least 60 families.
NC redistricting trial begins, with racial gerrymandering allegations the focus
North Carolina congressional and legislative districts drawn by Republicans in 2023 that helped them retain majorities in Raleigh and Washington are in court.
One person hurt in north Charlotte shooting
One person is being treated for life-threatening injuries following a shooting Monday afternoon in north Charlotte.
CATS and community to participate in Rail Safety Week
CATS has announced its participation in Rail Safety Week this year, taking place June 16-22. This initiative, which aims to create awareness about rail safety and preventing accidents around railways and track crossings, aligns with CATS' commitment to ensuring the safety of our riders and the community.
More help for western NC homeowners recovering from Helene
North Carolina is accepting applications for a new program to repair or rebuild homes in western North Carolina that were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene.
Woman charged with attempted murder in Monroe, man still wanted
A 66-year-old man is recovering after he was stabbed several times in Monroe over the weekend. Police arrested a woman and are still looking for a man in connection to the stabbing.
City of Charlotte Opens Applications for 2025 Creative Growth Grants
Starting Thursday, June 19, the City of Charlotte will open applications for the 2025 Creative Growth Grants, a public funding initiative designed to fuel local talent, celebrate culture, and support the people and organizations making art in our neighborhoods.
New study reveals how NC taxes small businesses vs. the rest of the U.S.
A new study from breaks down how much corporate tax a small business pays in every U.S. state, and the differences are bigger than you might expect.
JetZero selects North Carolina for airplane maufacturing hub
Governor Josh Stein announced JetZero, Inc., a breakthrough aviation company, will invest more than $4.7 billion in Greensboro to build its first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport.
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