UPDATE: Man accused of throwing body in trash can pleads guilty
The last person believed to have seen a missing Belmont man alive pleaded guilty to several charges in the case on Thursday.
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Healthy Headlines: What to know about fibroids
In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Peter Salib, with Novant Health Southeast OB/GYN, who tell us more about fibroids and what options are available to patients for relief.
Appellate judges question Trump's authority to impose tariffs without Congress
Appellate court judges are expressing skepticism over President Donald Trump’s legal rationale for his broadest batch of tariffs.
Charlotte Back-to-School Spending Data
The Deloitte Charlotte 2025 Back-to-School Retail Survey found that local K-12 parents plan to keep their spending steady this year amid economic concerns
Gaston County Mugshots from July 30th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Wednesday, July 30th.
Trump announces 90-day negotiating period with Mexico as 25% tariff rates stay in place
President Donald Trump says there will be a 90-day negotiating period with Mexico after a call with that country’s leader as the 25% tariff rates stay in place.
Man wanted for assaulting and kidnapping his girlfriend
A man is wanted for assaulting his girlfriend and then forcing her into his car in Matthews.
Sugar Creek residents, officials discuss solutions to ongoing crime
People are sick of crime in a North Charlotte neighborhood. More than 100 people in the Sugar Creek corridor came together to discuss solutions to the ongoing drugs, prostitution and violence on the streets.
Family of 6-year-old drowning victim calls for state and federal investigation into her death
The Gaston County family recently learned their daughter's case is closed despite what they believe is clear evidence this was more than a tragic drowning. It's been a year of waiting, a year of wondering, a year's worth of questions.
North Carolina lawmakers approve stopgap spending measure amid budget impasse
North Carolina legislators have approved a stopgap spending measure to boost government spending while a broader budget impasse in the ninth-largest state continues.
Longtime offensive tackle Taylor Moton emotional about potential final season with Panthers
Taylor Moton, a key offensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers, faces uncertainty as he enters the final year of his contract.
CMPD officer charged, accused of threatening a woman
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer is charged with communicating threats following a confrontation with another woman.
Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial preferences
The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke University as the federal government accuses the institution of racial discrimination in the form of affirmative action, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Second teen charged in deadly shooting of 15-year-old in Charlotte
A second teenager is charged with murder in the shooting death of 15-year-old Avion Dingle in northeast Charlotte, according to police.
NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limit
Investigators have found that a helicopter involved in a deadly crash with a passenger plane over Washington was flying above its height limit.
Suspected kidnapper leads deputies on chase after being shot by victim
A suspected kidnapper is in the hospital after the person he held hostage managed to shoot him, according to deputies.
US economy rebounds 3% in the second quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions arising from President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
NC will allow private school staff with permits to carry guns on campus
By the end of the year, it will be legal for a person with a concealed permit to carry a gun on a private school campus in North Carolina. Governor Josh Stein vetoed the bill, but the Republican led legislature has the power to over ride him to push legislation to law.
24 Hours of Booty raises $1.69 million in 24th year
4 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute – 24 Foundation’s signature charity cycling and walking event – celebrated its 24th year with $1.69 million raised to date to help support cancer survivorship and patient navigation programs.
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