North Carolina News

Gastonia Police are trying to find 84-yeat-old Thomas Waterson.

UPDATE: Missing Gastonia man with possible cognitive issues found safe

Police say a missing 84-year-old man with possible cognitive issues has been found safe by EMS out of our area.

Get To Know Your City: Harrisburg, N.C

In this week's get to know your city were, Nestled just northeast of Charlotte, Harrisburg, North Carolina, offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, here are some top spots in Harrisburg you won’t want to miss.

Arson suspect arrested after fourth fire at Wilmore School. Photo from Charlotte Fire Dept.

Arson suspect arrested after four fires at historic Charlotte school

Firefighters put out a fourth fire Thursday morning at the old Wilmore School on West Boulevard.

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles joins Gov. Josh Stein in recognizing School Bus Driver Appreciation Week

On Thursday, Feb. 13, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles joined Gov. Josh Stein in recognizing the week of Feb. 10–14, 2025 as School Bus Driver Week.

US Attorney for NC's Western District steps down

A US Attorney appointed by President Joe Biden stepped down from her position on Wednesday.

1984 Screen Used Jeep J 10 Honcho Pickup Truck From Twister 2

Twister Truck to be presented at Charlotte Motor Speedway AutoFair

From April 3-5, 2025 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, this year’s AutoFair, presented by Camping World, showcases some of cinema's most recognizable rides.

Igloo is recalling its 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers over handle hazard concerns.

Igloo recalls coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations

Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers sold across the U.S., Mexico and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a handful of fingertip injuries, including some amputations.

Love and baseball | Top sporting events in and around Charlotte this week

Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

BBB Scam Alert: Top Valentine’s Day Scams

This Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be big, according to projections by the National Retail Federation, which suggests that consumer spending will reach nearly $26 billion.

Local business owners weigh in on impact of tariffs

The idea is to protect US manufacturers from unfair competition, but some economists argue the tariffs will raise the cost of imported steel and aluminum products by several billion dollars.

Photo from: Charlotte Douglas International Airport - CLT

Study: CLT generates $40 Billion in economic impact in the Carolinas

Charlotte Douglas International Airport contributed $40 billion to the economies of the Carolinas in 2023. It also served more than 53 million passengers and supported more than 184 thousand jobs.

Honoring Hickory woman who was a member of The Six Triple Eight

The city of Hickory is celebrating Black history by highlighting the work of one of the first and only all-Black unit in the women's Army Corps during World War II.

Ice storm rocks North Carolina mountains

Over 13,000 customers across the North Carolina mountains were without power Wednesday evening.

Lincolnton Residents Want Cemetery Problems Fixed

Lincolnton residents want damaged graves fixed or cemetery shutdown

Paying customers of a Lincolnton cemetery are outraged with how their buried loved ones are being treated. Residents have called out Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum on Highway-150 for improperly kept graves.