North Carolina News

Mecklenburg County Reports 8th Rabies Case Of 2022

Officials say a raccoon found near the area of Harding Place in Charlotte on Friday has tested positive for rabies.

Detectives Investigate Break-In At T-Mobile Store In Denver, N.C.

Lincoln County detectives are searching for a suspect after they were caught on surveillance cameras stealing from a T-Mobile store on Thursday.

CMPD: Convicted Rapist Arrested For Sexual Assault 48 Hours After Prison Release

A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly crawling through the window of a north Charlotte home on Thursday and sexually assaulting a woman just two days after being released from prison.

80 Animals Rescued From Alleged Hoarding Situation In Caldwell County

A couple has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities seized 49 rabbits, seven cats, and 24 dogs from their Lenoir, N.C. home.

More Memorial Day Travel Expected, Despite High Gas Prices

Pandemic-weary U.S. residents are confronting high gas prices as they decide whether to travel this Memorial Day weekend.

Oscar Update: Dog Dumped For Being "Gay" Gets New Lease On Life

It was a local animal shelter story that went worldwide: a dog, dropped off at the Stanly County Animal Shelter because his then-owner said the dog was gay. We check in on the dog and his new owners.

School Delays Due To Severe Weather Friday, May 27th

Iredell-Statesville Schools will operate on a one-hour delay due to ongoing severe weather hitting the county.

Hundreds Line Up For StarMed's 2nd Baby Formula Giveaway

Some parents lined up as early as 6:30 a.m. Thursday as StarMed Healthcare gave away hundreds of cans of baby formula to families in need.

Gaston County Police Charge Man For Operating Dog Fighting Ring

A 39-year-old man faces charges for animal cruelty and dog fighting after police discovered he was operating a dog fighting ring in the back yard of his Gaston County home.

Lincoln County Woman Still Missing 8 Years Later

Lincoln County authorities say they are still searching for a woman who went missing in May of 2014.

Kendra Scott Jewelry To Celebrate Cancer Survivors Day With Give Back Event

Sunday, June 5th is National Cancer Survivors Day and one jewelry store in Birkdale Village is giving back.

CATS Release Memorial Day Service Schedule

CATS will operate on a modified schedule Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Police Search For Missing Deaf Woman Suspected To Be Heading To Burke County From Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives are asking for public's help in locating missing 67-year-old Frances Collett Apperson.

CMPD: Wanted Fugitive Apprehended In Northwest Charlotte After SWAT Standoff

A 31-year-old man accused of firearm theft was apprehended Thursday after a brief standoff with SWAT officers in northwest Charlotte, according to CMPD.

Three Suspects Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of Minor After Unrelated Investigations In Gastonia

The Gastonia Police Department has charged three people for multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after unrelated investigations into the possession of child pornography.