North Carolina and South Carolina students to headline National Spelling Bee | PHOTOS
Four students from North Carolina and two students from South Carolina qualified for the Scripps National Spelling Bee Tournament in Washington, D.C., May 27-29.
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Non-profits offering free tax prep for Charlotte's lower-income households
If you live in a household that generally makes $67,000 or less each year, you can get your taxes done for free on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
NTSB urges ban on some helicopter flights at Washington airport where 67 died
Federal investigators looking for the cause of the January collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, that killed 67 people are recommending a ban on some helicopter flights.
Ukraine says it's open to 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia, US agrees to resume military aid
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it would immediately lift its suspension of military aid to Ukraine and its intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Wall Street drops nearly 10% below its record as Trump's latest tariff threat worsens its sell-off
The U.S. stock market is falling further following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war.
Judge declares mistrial after jury can't reach verdict in Adonis Smith trial
A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the murder trial of Adonis Smith. Smith is one of three suspects charged in the 2019 murder of Kendal Crank.
UPDATE: Charges dismissed against woman accused of locking boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for days
Charges have been dismissed against a woman who had been accused of locking her boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for several days.
Avelo Airlines adds new routes from Concord
Avelo Airlines is adding three new non-stop routes at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.
Trump says he'll double planned tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel
President Donald Trump says that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States’ northern neighbor.
New US Attorney for NC's Western District sworn in
The Western District of North Carolina, which includes Charlotte, has a new US Attorney.
Meck health officials urge Measles vaccination as national cases rise
Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccines, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, as national cases of measles rise.
Radio host donates over 16-hundred instruments to Helene victims
Musician and radio host donates hundreds of musical instruments to Hurricane Helene victims.
UPDATE: CMPD identifies man killed by police after shooting at officers
The man killed by police after they say he fired at officers in northeast Charlotte has been identified as 28-year-old Reggie Knight. Officers were trying to serve him outstanding warrants and arrest orders.
Doctors say Pope Francis no longer in imminent danger, remains hospitalized
Doctors said Monday Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia that has kept him hospitalized for nearly a month, but have decided to keep him hospitalized for several more days to receive treatment.
Dow drops 950, and Wall Street flirts with its worst day in years on worries about the economy
The U.S. stock market is flirting with its worst day in years as its sell-off cuts deeper.
LNHS athletic director resigns days after varsity boys basketball ends season over eligibility violation
Days after Lake Norman High School suspended its varsity boys' basketball program for the remainder of the season due to an eligibility violation, the school's athletic director has resigned.
'It was all for you,' Dilworth restaurant closing after almost 13 years
Popular hot dog joint JJ's Red Hots says it is closing after nearly 13 years in business.
Monroe names new Police Chief
The City of Monroe is promoting Assistant Police Chief William "Rhett" Bolen to Police Chief.
