Annual Cabarrus giving tree program
For the 20thΒ consecutive year, the Wendy Gainey Memorial Christmas Tree is shining bright in the rotunda of the Cabarrus County Government Center
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Northwood office leases more than 360,000 square feet in Ballantyne
Northwood Office, a commercial development leasing and property management firm based in Charlotte, announced it signed and commenced 33 new, expanding and renewed office leases from April through September 2024 across its Ballantyne portfolio
Whistleblower sounds alarm about destruction of tribal sites in NC
A career archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service says managers have been engaging in irresponsible and illegal behavior that has resulted in damage to Native American sites across the forested slopes of North Carolina.
Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education
President-elect Donald Trump has a vision for education that revolves around a single goal: to rid Americaβs schools of perceived βwokenessβ and βleft-wing indoctrination.β
NCDMV services restored after NCDIT mainframe issues
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles operations were severely impacted by N.C. Department of Information Technology mainframe computer connection issues.
Registered sex offender arrested after being found with missing teen
A registered sex offender was arrested Thursday after being found with a missing 14-year-old girl in Monroe.
Record number of runners expected for 20th annual Charlotte Marathon
The 20th annual Charlotte Marathon is this weekend, and it is preparing for a record number of participants.
All clear given after bomb threat at Holbrook Middle School
Police are investigating a report of a bomb threat at Holbrook Middle School in Gaston County.
Country singer Tyler Childers to perform in Charlotte on 2025 tour
Country singer Tyler Childers is coming to Charlotte in 2025.
Conviction and 7-year sentence for Alex Murdaugh's banker overturned in appeal of juror's dismissal
The banker who prosecutors say helped Alex Murdaugh move millions of dollars around to avoid detection of his thefts in exchange for a share of the money has had his conviction and seven-year prison sentence overturned on appeal.
Cracker Barrel to celebrate renovations with a $10,000 donation to local high school
Cracker Barrel Concord MillsΒ is hosting a community celebration event onΒ Thursday evening.
Concord man charged in northeast Charlotte homicide
A Concord man is charged with the murder of a woman on Strive Street. The victim has been identified as Jameisha Wilkes.
Thanksgiving at the JW Marriott in Uptown
The JW Marriott in Uptown Charlotte is hosting Thanksgiving event.
Outgoing NC governor grants 2 pardons and 6 commutations
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has commuted what have been lengthy sentences served by six criminal offenders in state prisons and granted pardons to two others.
Sheriff McFadden addresses concerns from former employees
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden released a video Thursday addressing accusations from former employees. The Sheriff also announced changes to his leadership team.
The 57th Annual Southern Christmas Show
The 57th Annual Southern Christmas Show the largest holiday show in North America, and it kicks off today at the Park Expo and Conference Center here in Charlotte.
Cause released of fire at paper manufacturing plant in NoDa
The Charlotte Fire Department says a spark likely caused a fire at a paper manufacturing plant. That fire covered the NoDa area with smoke and clogged up roadways.
New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
New rules require drugmakers to be clearer about explaining the risks and side effects of prescription drugs.
Ford paying up to $165 million for moving too slowly on recall
Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.
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