North Carolina News

Runners Take Flight At The Airport Runway 5k

Runners in the queen city participated in a unique experience. Nearly 1200 people took to the tarmac at Charlotte-Douglas Airport Saturday for the Airport Runway 5k.

Man Dies After Being Thrown From Vehicle On Billy Graham Parkway

A man is dead following a single car accident on Billy Graham Parkway Sunday Morning.

Spill at Food Waste Facility Causing Bad Odor in North Charlotte

A foul smell is causing problems in North Charlotte. People who work near a waste to energy plant say it's hard to breathe around the bad odor.

UNCC Student Charged With Arson For Residence Hall Fire

A UNC-Charlotte student has been charged with Felony Arson after starting a fire in a campus residence hall.

Harden's Triple Double Leads Rockets Past Hornets 109-93

Kemba Walker led the Hornets with 26 points, and Dwight Howard had another strong game with 19 points and 16 rebounds against his former team, but the Houston Rockets made 22 of 57 3-point attempts in a 109-93 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.

CMPD Arrests Two Suspects During A Meth Bust In Ballantyne

Neighbors are concerned after CMPD arrested two people accused of having meth at a Ballantyne townhome Friday.

DEA Joins Local Law Enforcement Partners In Nationwide Take Back Of Opioids & Other Prescription Drugs

The Drug Enforcement Administration will join forces tomorrow with more than 4,000 local, tribal, and community partners at more than 5,000 collection sites to collect potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Don’t Let Halloween Turn Into A Nightmare

Halloween is a time for making memories – not causing nightmares.

Two Suspects Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Equipment From Landscapers

Police have arrested two suspects in connection to multiple reports of people stealing equipment from landscapers.

Police: UNC Charlotte Professor Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of A Child

Police say a UNC Charlotte professor has been arrested on several sexual exploitation of a minor charges.

Luke Kuechly Cleared To Play Sunday Against Tampa Bay

Linebacker Luke Kuechly is no longer in the concussion protocol and is expected to play when the Panthers face the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Officials: A Man Hit By A Train In Belmont Tuesday Has Died

A 52-year-old man has died from injuries after being hit by a train while walking the tracks Tuesday evening.

Department of Justice Stepping In To Help Crackdown On Salisbury Crime

The Department of Justice is stepping in to help crack down on the rise of violent crime in the city of Salisbury.

Interstate 85 Closures In Rowan And Cabarrus Counties

Motorists using Interstate 85 in Rowan and Cabarrus counties will encounter night-time closures as workers install beams as part of ongoing bridge replacement.

Hickory Police Make Arrest In Two Armed Robberies

Police say they arrested a suspect responsible for two robberies in the Hickory area.

Pork And Politics Come Together At The Mallard Creek Church BBQ

The 88th Annual Mallard Creek Church Barbecue kicked off Thursday morning at the Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Community House.

Bannon Could Campaign For Pittenger's Opponent In The 2018 Primary

Congressman Robert Pittenger responded Thursday to a recent report saying that Steve Bannon would not back him in the 2018 primary, but rather his opponent Mark Harris.