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.
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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 Trumpβs 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 βΒ 24 FoundationβsΒ signature charity cycling and walking event β celebrated its 24thΒ year with $1.69 million raised to date to help support cancer survivorship and patient navigation programs.
Anson County commissioners hold meeting to discuss future of animal shelter
Emergency Management is now responsible for Animal Control until the county can figure out a long-term solution. Shelter director, Maureen Lett, thinks the move could be detrimental to the animals.
Parents want more warnings after a brain-eating amoeba killed their son after outing on SC lake
Boy's parents were stunned to learn South Carolina, like most U.S. states, has no law requiring public reporting of deaths or infections from the amoeba.
Up 'n Adam: American Cornhole League Championships
Adam Wurtzel went to the headquarters of the American Cornhole League to learn about their championship events happening this week.
Trump EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
President Donald Trumpβs administration has proposed revoking a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
Charlotte Knights and Great Clips team up to fight cancer
Knights take on the Rochester Red Wings at Truist Field as well as the fight against cancer.
Wiley Nickel exits NC Senate race the day after Roy Cooper announces candidacy
Former U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel has decided to quit his bid for a Senate seat in North Carolina after Democrat Roy Cooper announced his candidacy. Nickel endorsed Cooper on Tuesday.
NTSB investigating deadly crash that killed four children and two adults
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash that killed four children and two adults on Interstate 485 near Wilkinson Boulevard in Charlotte. One 16-year-old girl survived the crash and she is in the hospital recovering.
Deputies make arrest in Cabarrus County homicide
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office says an arrest has been made after a man was found shot to death in Rockwell on Friday.
Gastonia woman starts fundraiser to cover funeral costs after multiple family members killed in I-485 crash
A woman from Gastonia started a fundraiser after she lost her son, two grandchildren, and her niece in Saturday's deadly accident on I-485, according to GoFundMe. Six people, in total, were killed in the crash.
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