UPDATE: Charges dismissed against woman accused of locking boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for days
Charges have been dismissed against a woman who had been accused of locking her boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for several days.
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Southwest Airlines no longer letting checked bags fly for free
Southwest Airlines says it will begin charging some customers a fee to check bags. It's a significant change for the budget carrier, which built years of advertising campaigns around its policy of letting passengers check up to two bags for free.
Avelo Airlines adds new routes from Concord
Avelo Airlines is adding three new non-stop routes at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.
Trump says he'll double planned tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel
President Donald Trump says that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United Statesβ northern neighbor.
New US Attorney for NC's Western District sworn in
The Western District of North Carolina, which includes Charlotte, has a new US Attorney.
Meck health officials urge Measles vaccination as national cases rise
Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccines, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, as national cases of measles rise.
UPDATE: Child dies from injuries after shooting in Lancaster, suspect killed by deputies identified
A six-year-old boy who was shot along with his mother at a home in Lancaster on Sunday has died.Β
UPDATE: CMPD identifies man killed by police after shooting at officers
The man killed by police after they say he fired at officers in northeast Charlotte has been identified as 28-year-old Reggie Knight. Officers were trying to serve him outstanding warrants and arrest orders.
Doctors say Pope Francis no longer in imminent danger, remains hospitalized
Doctors said Monday Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia that has kept him hospitalized for nearly a month, but have decided to keep him hospitalized for several more days to receive treatment.
Dow drops 950, and Wall Street flirts with its worst day in years on worries about the economy
The U.S. stock market is flirting with its worst day in years as its sell-off cuts deeper.
LNHS athletic director resigns days after varsity boys basketball ends season over eligibility violation
Days after Lake Norman High School suspended its varsity boys' basketball program for the remainder of the season due to an eligibility violation, the school's athletic director has resigned.
'It was all for you,' Dilworth restaurant closing after almost 13 years
Popular hot dog joint JJ's Red Hots says it is closing after nearly 13 years in business.
Monroe names new Police Chief
The City of Monroe is promoting Assistant Police Chief William "Rhett" Bolen to Police Chief.
Purge of USAID programs complete with 83% of agency's programs gone
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is signaling that the Trump administration has finished its six-week dismantling of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development.
Steph Curry makes historic move joining Davidson as assistant GM for basketball
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will serve as an assistant general manager for Davidson College's basketball teams. The four-time NBA champion and two-time league MVP will be the first active player in U.S. major professional sports to take an administrative job with a college team.
Panthers make Jaycee Horn the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL
According to a person familiar with the situation, Jaycee Horn has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Carolina Panthers worth $100 million, including $70 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.
UPDATE: Charlotte condo fire an accident says CFD
Charlotte Fire says a fire at the Glenmere Townhomes in north Charlotte started when someone improperly discarded smoking material.
Juvenile charged with murder after woman dies following shooting in north Charlotte
An underage person is charged with first degree murder for the shooting of a woman in north Charlotte.
Low-cost airline adding flights from Charlotte
Spirit Airlines is adding flights to six new and resuming destinations from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
