Man charged in connection to woman's suspicious death
A man is now charged in connection to the death of a woman in Newton.
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Trump urges Americans to 'bring God back into our lives' in National Prayer Breakfast speech
President Donald Trump says his relationship with religion βchangedβ after a pair of failed assassination attempts last year as he advocated at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol for Americans to βbring God back" into their lives.
Federal workers buyout plan ends at midnight
The deadline for federal workers to receive financial incentives to quit is approaching. More than 2 million employees have until Thursday at 11:59 p.m. EST to decide what to do.
Man arrested after driving car through jewelry business
A man is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, just hours after he allegedly rammed a car through the doors of a jewelry store in the SouthPark neighborhood.
Some South Carolina teachers feel censored after more books are banned from schools
The South Carolina Board of Education voted Tuesday to ban four books from all state schools. This decision has shocked some students and parents.
Johnson & Wales University launches free tuition initiative
Students at Johnson & Wales University could soon get free tuition. The university will offer free tuition for undergraduate students entering in the fall of this year.
Union County Sheriff's Office arrests 3 men in separate child exploitation investigations
The investigations stemmed from reports of inappropriate online activity involving the possession and downloading of child sexual abuse materials.
Former NFL coach Ron Rivera plans to head back to college to work at alma mater Cal
Former NFL head coach Ron Rivera is looking to head back to college to work at his alma mater.
Flight attendant killed in midair collision near D.C. honored with service
A flight attendant who was killed in the midair collision last week near the nationβs capital was remembered for his devotion to family and passion for travel.
Spectrum awards nearly $40,000 to Charlotte-area non-profits
Spectrum is donating $39,500 to 11 different nonprofits in and around Charlotte.
Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and womenβs sports.
2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class to be inducted Friday in Charlotte
The 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame class will be officially inducted this Friday in Charlotte.
ACC changes baseball tournament from pool play to single-elimination format
The Atlantic Coast Conference is changing its baseball tournament to a single-elimination format.
Hornets to launch NBAβs first-ever black excellence jersey
Β The Charlotte Hornets today announcedΒ the launch of the teamβs first-ever Black Excellence Jersey as part of the organizationβs Black History Month efforts centered aroundΒ The Fabric of Black Excellence.Β
Presented by U.S. Bank, rail trail lights returns to South End with nine interactive light installations
Artist Meredith Connelly's interactive art walk featuring nine light installations are on display along the Charlotte Rail Trail in South End.
Be My Ballantyne
Ballantyne celebrates love and friendship at the Be My Ballantyne Social, exclusively for Northwood Office customers!
Maintenance crews find human remains along local highway
Gaston County Police are investigating human remains found on US 321 Wednesday morning.
US Postal Service reverses ban on Hong Kong-China packages
The post office had announced Tuesday that it would no longer accept parcels from China and Hong Kong after the U.S. imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods and ended a customs exception that allowed small value parcels to enter the U.S. without paying tax.
Emmett Scott Literary and Arts Festival
The Emmett Scott Literary & Arts FestivalΒ returns on February 7-8, 2025, bringing together music, literature, and the artsΒ to celebrate the rich cultural legacy of the African American community.
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