Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks
In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures.
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Man with ax killed by police at scene of house fire
A man with an ax has been shot and killed by officers from the Pinehurst Police Department. They say he charged at them during a house fire.
No Man's Land: Charlotte's festival and market celebrating all women
The No Man's Land Festival is back for it's second year to celebrate International Women's Month.
Feds and Local Sheriff clash over holding undocumented immigrants
Immigration Customs Enforcement has announced it has arrested 24 people between March 1st and 8th here in the Charlotte area. Federal officials say the number could be higher, but they claim Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden refuses to keep undocumented immigrants who have been flagged by the feds in jail.
VAPA center celebrates its 3rd VAPAversary
The VAPA Center fully reopens and restarts Open Studios during our VAPAversary April 5th.
North Carolina's most confusing textspeak revealed
Analysis of Google search data for 2025 reveals the most searched for text abbreviations in North Carolina and America.
ICE and partners arrest 24 in Charlotte enforcement operation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with law enforcement partners from the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, arrested 24 people in Charlotte.
City of Charlotte launches new online tool to help truck drivers find legal parking
The City of Charlotte has unveiled a new Commercial Truck Parking Tool to assist truck drivers in locating legal parking throughout the city.
North Carolina Ranked #5 in March Madness History
North Carolina has been ranked as the #5 state in U.S history for its impact on NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament history.
North Carolina is 2025’s 6th best state for doctors
North Carolina ranks as the 6th best state for doctors ahead of National Doctor's day.
NC State names new chancellor
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors named Kevin Howell NC State's next chancellor. He will succeed longtime chancellor Randy Woodson.
Women's History Month: Breast cancer survivor's story of strength
"I realized that I needed to be strong for my kids, both my daughters. So I just had to keep pushing myself through, and I didn't want my kids to look at me as being weak or just giving up,” Rodriguez said.
"The Simon & Garfunkel Story" coming to Blumenthal Arts
Adam Wurtzel spoke with one of the stars of "The Simon & Garfunkel Story."
GoFundMe set up to raise money for local mother and son's funeral expenses
A GoFundMe has been setup up to help pay for funeral expenses after a mother and her 6-year-old son were shot and killed at a home in Lancaster.
4th member of "Cabo Six" asks judge to dismiss lawsuit in Shanquella Robinson's death
Khalil Cooke is asking a federal judge to dismiss the case because he says North Carolina is not the proper venue.
MEDIC: 2 badly hurt after shooting at west Charlotte motel
Two people are fighting for their lives following a shooting at a west Charlotte motel.
CMPD launches an investigation after video shows man hitting dog
Police are investigating a what appears to be animal abuse caught on video in a Charlotte neighborhood. The surveillance video shows a man who appears to physically abuse a small dog in the backseat of his car.
Monroe man facing 20 counts of child exploitation
An online child exploitation investigation has led to the arrest of a Monroe Man.
After nearly 50 Years, Charlotte’s Carolina Theatre reopens on March 24
You actually can call it a comeback.
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