Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding a plane
For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers may no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at U.S. airports.
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North Carolina sheriff steps down after sexual misconduct charges
The longtime sheriff of a western North Carolina county whom some women accused of sexual misconduct has quit before he could be permanently removed.
Charlotte ranks #13 best city for renters in 2025
CharlotteΒ remainsΒ one of the top cities for renters in the U.S., ranking #13 nationwide inΒ RentCafe.comβsΒ Best Cities for Renters 2025 report.
Flooding from Chantal's remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina
Floodwaters from the remnants ofΒ Tropical Storm ChantalΒ swept a woman in her car from a rural road and forced dozens of people to flee their homes, officials in North Carolina said Monday.
Medic takes 1 person to hospital with life-threatening injuries after stabbing
CMPD is investigating a stabbing at a shopping center on Albemarle Road. It happened just before 9PM Monday night.
Rock Hill Police shoot woman they say was pointing a gun at an officer
State law enforcement is investigating after a Rock Hill Police officer shot a suspect Saturday night.
CMPD investigating deadly hit-and-run
Police say they found 74-year-old Ace Chambers dead, lying in the road. Investigators believe the hit-and-run driver also hit another car that stayed at the scene.
2nd person dies after triple shooting in Uptown Charlotte
A second person has now died after a triple shooting in Uptown. 27-year-old Gabriel Lee and 18-year-old Colby Smith were killed.
2025 municipal election filing opens for candidates
Candidates for positions like Charlotte City Council and Mayor can now submit their paperwork and fees. The filing period runs through next Friday, the 18th, at noon.
$315,000 in damage after 2 alarm fire in south Charlotte
CFD says it got the fire on Wendover Road under control in just over 30 minutes. No injuries were reported. The damage is estimated at $315,000.
Monroe Police identify father and son killed in crash
38-year-old Wilson Broadway Junior and his son, 4-year-old Ja-Miaz Broadway died in the crash.
2nd teen arrested in connected to drive-by shooting in Monroe
Detectives arrested 17-year-old Maseon Jackson for shooting into an occupied home.
Arrest made after officer shot in leg in Uptown Charlotte
The suspect is being identified as 20-year-old Demetrius Bristow. He's being held behind bars without bond. The officer involved is still recovering and has not been identified.
Millions of people could lose access to food and healthcare under federal budget
The so called "Big Beautiful Bill" is now the law of the land. The federal budget will cut funding for social services like SNAP benefits and Medicaid while also cutting taxes for some Americans. Millions of people across the Carolinas could soon lose healthcare and food assistance.
Two-alarm fire at southwest Charlotte recycling center
A two-alarm fire at a recycling center in southwest Charlotte is under investigation.
Statesville man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
A man from Statesville is behind bars after investigators say he attempted to meet a minor for sexual contact after having inappropriate online conversations with the victim.
Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas surpasses 100
The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend has surpassed 100 as the massive search continues for missing people.
Update: Woman shot by police in Rock Hill armed with BB gun
New information from investigators says the woman who was shot by a Rock Hill Police officer was armed with a BB gun, according to a news release from SLED.
Man wanted for murder after woman found dead inside hotel room in Hickory
Hickory Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating an alleged murder suspect.Β
