UPDATE: CMPD reports missing woman has been found
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says Jenny Gore Bruton has been found and reunited with family.
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NCDOT seeks input on future transportation projects
The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking the public to provide input on what transportation projects they would like to see included in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s next 10-year transportation plan for 2028-2037
Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out
The stock market had its worst day since May after the government reported a sharp slowdown in hiring and President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from a number of U.S. trading partners.
Trump orders a 35% tariff for goods from Canada, citing a lack of cooperation on illicit drugs
President Donald Trump has raised the tariff rate on U.S. imports from Canada to 35% from 25%, effective Friday.
Mecklenburg County Ranks Among NC’s 10 Most Insurance-Vulnerable Counties
A new report on North Carolina’s insurance crisis ranks Mecklenburg County among the 10 most at-risk counties in the state—where high climate risk (score: 91.85/100) and insurance market stress are converging.
Man hurt after shots fired into house in Rock Hill
A man is in critical condition after someone fired shots into a house in Rock Hill, according to police.
Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat.
UPDATE: Part of I-85 reopens after crash near Mecklenburg/Gaston Co line
Part of I-85 north at the Mecklenburg/Gaston County line is back open after being closed for about two hours Thursday afternoon.
Radioactive wasp nest found at SC site where US once made nuclear bombs
Workers at a South Carolina site that once made nuclear bomb parts have found a radioactive wasp nest.
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.
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.
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