North Carolina News

Freebies Are The Key Hook In New 'Streaming Wars'

Apple, Disney and AT&T’s WarnerMedia want to jump-start their challenges to Netflix by offering freebies and deep discounts on emerging streaming plans.

Lower Level Traffic Shift Set At CLT Airport, Ride-App Pick Up Moving to New Location

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is making a final traffic shift on the lower level roadway this week and relocating ride-app service pick up to a larger area.

Gaston County Lane Closures On I-85 Scheduled For Sunday Morning

A scheduled bridge inspection will require lane closures on I-85 South under Belmont - Mount Holly Road, weather permitting.

Twitter Bans All Political Advertisements

Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages.

Vehicle Bursts Into Flames After Crashing Into Concord Antique Restoration Shop

An antique furniture and restoration shop was heavily damaged Wednesday morning after a vehicle crashed into the building and burst into flames.

First Arrest Made After Lincoln County Grand Jury Indicts 10 People On Drug Charges

On Monday, a Lincoln County Grand Jury indicted 10 people on drug charges and on Tuesday deputies arrested the first of those 10 individuals.

MCSO Says Over 70 Arrested In Multi-Agency Warrant Operation In Charlotte

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, along with several other local law enforcement agencies, began Operation "Pumpkin Patch," a multi-agency warrant operation in Charlotte on Tuesday.

Suspect Now Charged With Murder After Man Dies One Week After Being Shot In East Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says a man found shot in east Charlotte on October 21st has died from injuries.

Man Charged With Murder After Deadly I-85 Hit And Run Incident

CMPD has charged a suspect in connection to a deadly hit and run incident that occurred early Friday morning on October 4th.

Funeral Arrangements Set For Former US Sen. Kay Hagan Of North Carolina

A service to remember former North Carolina U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan will be held this weekend in the city where she lived for decades.

Will NCDOT Fine Cintra $10,000 A Day for Missing Toll Lane Deadline?

Thursday, Spanish-firm Cintra will miss a second deadline to finish the controversial I-77 toll lane project. We’re asking NCDOT if it will enforce a $10,000 a day fine against the company.

Butler HS Students, Staff Mark 1 Year Anniversary Of Deadly Shooting By Honoring Victim

On Tuesday, students honored Bobby McKeithen's memory by wearing orange ribbons and spreading words of kindness throughout the same halls where he was shot by a fellow classmate one year ago.

Carolina Panthers' Kyle Allen Named Starter For Upcoming Game Against Tennessee Titans

Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera says quarterback Kyle Allen will start this week against the Tennessee Titans.

Sony Shutting Down Online-Cable Service PlayStation Vue

Sony is shutting down its pioneering online-cable alternative, PlayStation Vue, citing the high cost of content and the difficulty of reaching deals with networks.

Health Officials Confirm Mecklenburg County's 13th Case Of Rabies For 2019

CMPD Animal Care & Control says the Mecklenburg County Health Department has confirmed the county's 13th case of rabies for 2019.

NCAA Board Approves Athlete Compensation For Image, Likeness

The NCAA Board of Governors took the first step Tuesday toward allowing amateur athletes to cash in on their fame, voting unanimously to permit them to “benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness.”

CMPD Animal Care & Control and The Great Harvest Bread Co. Celebrate Animal Kneads Day

The 13th annual Animal Kneads Day and Animal Care & Control alumni pet reunion took place at the Great Harvest Bread Company which is located at 6420 Rea Road.

Hornets' PG Graham Opening Eyes With Early Season Play

Charlotte Hornets play-by-play announcer Eric Collins described Devontè Graham as a revelation. Given Graham's torrid start to the 2019-2020 season, I'd say Martin was spot on with his characterization of the young floor general.