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Increased reward in Asha Degree investigation

There is now an increased reward for information in the disappearance of 9-year-old Asha Degree. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office announced the increased reward, totaling $75,000 on Friday.

Jamarion Proffitt is charged with the February murder of Emmanuel Houston Jr.

2nd suspect charged in deadly Salisbury shooting

A second suspect is in jail charged in connection to the murder of an 18-year-old in Salisbury.

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on Apple

President Donald Trump is threatening a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well as a 25% tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America.

Jessie Crawford has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Iris Robinson,

Man sentenced to life in prison for Newton woman's murder

Family members say justice has been served after a jury convicted a man charged with the murder of a woman in Newton.

Suit flashmob takeover in Uptown

Black Menswear is hosting a fashion flashmob in Romare Bearden Park Saturday, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Councilwoman faces federal fraud charges, asks "Why would I resign?"

Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown says she will not resign after being indicted on federal charges. Brown and her two daughters are accused of fraudulently getting $124,000 in COVID-relief funds and spending some of it on a lavish birthday party. The District 3 representative is vowing to fight the charges.

NC House advances more Hurricane Helene aid in $465M package

The North Carolina House has advanced another Hurricane Helene funding package to address pressing needs in the mountains eight months after the storm.

Charlotte City Councilmember Tiawana Brown and her daughters have been indicted on federal charges connected to COVID relief money.

City Councilmember and daughters indicted on federal charges

Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown and her daughters have been indicted on federal charges connected to COVID pandemic relief funds.

Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school.

Get ready for another busy Atlantic hurricane season, but maybe not as crazy as 2024

With warmer-than-normal ocean waters, forecasters are expecting another unusually busy hurricane season for the Atlantic. But they don’t think it will be as chaotic as 2024.

UPDATE: Chester Walmart reopens after incident in parking lot

The Walmart on J A Cochran Bypass in Chester reopened Thursday afternoon after being closed for a about two hours because of an incident in the parking lot.

Healthy Headlines: What to know about weight management

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Dr. David Voellinger, a bariatric surgeon with Novant Health Bariatric Solutions in Elizabeth, about popular weight management medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound, and some of the misconceptions in taking them.

Charlotte ranked #4 most pickleball-obsessed city in the U.S.

Charlotte has become a pickleball haven, ranking #4 as one of the most pickleball-obsessed cities in the U.S.

US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny

The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out, a Treasury Department official confirmed Thursday.

CLT Prepares for summer travel season

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is gearing up for the upcoming summer travel season. Memorial Day weekend marks the official kickoff, and while this year’s passenger volume may be lighter than last, travelers should still prepare in advance for a seamless journey.