North Carolina News

Carowinds Fined $42K After Maintenance Worker's Hand Severed

Cedar Fair, the parent company of Carowinds, has been fined $42,000 after a maintenance worker's hand was severed earlier this year.

André F. Mayes Named General Counsel For CMS

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education appointed André F. Mayes general counsel on Nov. 12.

CMPD Says Organized Retail Crime Task Force Clears Over 400 Cases

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Organized Retail Crime Task Force was launched in January and has already cleared more than 400 cases.

Man Charged For Two-Month Series Of Commercial Burglaries In Charlotte

The CMPD has charged a man for a string of commercial burglaries that occurred over two months in Charlotte.

Wilson's World: Hopewell High School Theatre Performs 'Clue'

Wilson was at Hopewell High School previewing their theatrical production of Clue. The show is based on the cult classic film and popular board game, Clue, and is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Moira Quinn: Eye on Tryon and Science on the Rocks

November is here and there are plenty of fun fall events to check out around town.

Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Mechanical And The Charlotte Coat Drive

This week, Charlotte Mechanical will wrap up its annual coat drive, which benefits the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, with a "Warm-up Finale" party at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille . Their goal this year is to collect 5,000 coats. Nancy McLaughlin from Charlotte Mechanical and Major Larry Broome from the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte joined Rising to talk more about the event.

The Big Bash: StretchLab

In this week's Big Bash, Brian thinks he can help out the Panthers. But first, he has to make a visit to the StretchLab.

Major Step Forward For Light Rail In Charlotte

Charlotte City Council approved a $50 million design study for the LYNX Silver line.

Organizers Say Plans for 2020 RNC in Charlotte are Ahead of Schedule

In less than 10 months, Charlotte hosts the 2020 Republican National Convention. Organizers say they're ahead of schedule.

Two Juveniles Accused Of Escaping Concord Development Center Back In Custody

Authorities say both juveniles accused of escaping a development center in Concord are back in custody.

CMPD: West Charlotte Death Investigation Now Considered Homicide

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit are now saying the death investigation they were conducting in west Charlotte Monday afternoon has officially been ruled a homicide.

Carolina Panthers Sign CB Corn Elder Off Giants Practice Squad

The Panthers have signed cornerback Corn Elder off the Giants practice squad and waived guard Bryan Witzmann.

Mecklenburg County Services And Local Organizations Work Together To Help Homeless As Temperatures Dip In The 20's Overnight

In response to the extreme temperatures projected overnight for Tuesday, Nov. 12, Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), the Men’s Shelter of Charlotte/Urban Ministry Center, the Salvation Army Center of Hope, and the American Red Cross are working together to support the needs of the community.