UPDATE: Man convicted for setting fire to Cornelius family's home
A man who set fire to a Cornelius family's home as they slept inside has been convicted by a jury in Mecklenburg County.
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Judge blocks parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from immediately enacting certain changes to how federal election are run, including adding a proof-of-citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form.
Judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Right Moves For Youth awarded $150,000 grant from NBA Foundation | Charlotte Hornets
Right Moves For Youth announced it is a recipient of a $150,000 one-year grant from the NBA Foundation and the Charlotte Hornets. As one of the 82 organizations in the NBA Foundation’s 14th cohort, Right Moves For Youth is the only grantee in the Charlotte Hornets market.
Seventh “Job Fair of the Carolinas” set for May 6th at Carowinds
North Carolina and South Carolina are again offering the “Job Fair of the Carolinas.” For the seventh time in five years, workforce professionals from SC Works and NCWorks are collaborating to present this job fair for the greater Charlotte region.
Concord man charged with the murder of his wife
A Concord woman is dead and her husband is in jail charged with her murder. Michael Hopkins is accused of shooting Miriam Blue-Hopkins during a fight.
Lawncare app launches in Charlotte
Lawn work just got easier thanks to a smartphone app. It's called Green Pal and we met Co Founder Gene Caballero, who's proud to announce the service is now available in the Queen City.
NC Quick Pass now available statewide
NC Quick Pass has more than tripled the number of retail partners to include 52 total locations across the state.
Feds consider giving $5,000 checks to new moms to increase birth rates
The White House is considering ways to encourage more Americans to have more children. One of the reported ideas involves paying brand new mothers a "baby bonus” of $5,000.
Man claims church member sexually abused him as a boy before moving to Charlotte
The abuse allegedly happened in New Orleans almost 30 years ago. However, the alleged victim says his abuser has been living in the Charlotte community for the past 20 years.
NFL draft starts Thursday. Players likely to make first round have ties to 28 states
The three-day NFL draft begins Thursday night, April 24, in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Judges say NC law taking election board control away from the Governor is unconstitutional
North Carolina trial judges threw out on Wednesday another Republican attempt to strip the governor of his authority to appoint State Board of Elections members, declaring that a law shifting it to the elected state auditor is unconstitutional.
UPDATE: Teen charged, victim identified after deadly shooting at Rock Hill gas station
A 17-year-old boy is charged with the murder of a 16-year-old, after a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a gas station in Rock Hill. The victim has been identified as Jayden Reid of Chester, South Carolina.
Up 'n Adam: Shipley Donuts Concord
Adam Wurtzel went to the new Shipley Donuts in Concord to learn how they make their delicious treats.
Lovin’ Local Uptown: A special preview to Lovin' Life Music Fest
Music Everywhere CLT announced Lovin’ Local Uptown, a special music event on May 1, the eve of the Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Judges temporarily block NC officials from contacting voters in close election
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked North Carolina election officials from contacting voters whose disputed ballots in an unresolved 2024 state Supreme Court race could be eliminated from the final count.
UPDATE: Victim in Huntersville deadly crash identified
A driver who died after a crash in Huntersville had left the scene of an earlier accident, police say.
Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica
Thousands of people are filing through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.
Wall Street leaps nearly 3% as markets worldwide rally
U.S. stocks are leaping Wednesday as a worldwide rally comes back around to Wall Street following updates from President Donald Trump about his plans for the Federal Reserve and his trade war that investors found encouraging.
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