North Carolina News

Iconic Charlotte outdoor concert venue gets new name

PNC Music Pavilion is getting a new name, signaling a new chapter for the venue that has been a staple for Charlotte entertainment for over 30 years.

Top sporting events around Charlotte | January 8th – January 14th

Panthers playoff football is back and Cam Newton returns to Bank of America Stadium plus several more matchups to fill your sports calendar. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

Storms possible Saturday as the Panthers take on the Rams

The overall severe weather threat is low, but lightning in the vicinity during game time is possible.

Monroe Hs Installs, Then Removes Bathroom Doors That Look Like Jail Cell

Local high school installs 'jail cell' doors on bathrooms - then removes them

Photos are circulating on social media showing padlocked metal doors resembling a jail cell over the bathrooms at Monroe High School that administrators installed without district approval.

Cabarrus County middle school principal placed on leave after DWI arrest

A Cabarrus County middle school principal has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested for DWI last weekend.

Queen’s Feast returns Jan. 23rd: Here’s what to know

Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week is back.

Panthers eager to revive slumping running game in home playoff matchup with Rams

The Carolina Panthers hope to revive their struggling running game when they host the Los Angeles Rams in the franchise’s first home playoff game in a decade.

Sheriff Speaks After Allegations Of Extortion, Corruption And More

Mecklenburg County Sheriff responds to SBI investigation while outlining steps to reopen Jail North

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden says allegations of extortion and corruption are a strategic attack against his re-election campaign. Sheriff McFadden spoke to reporters at a forum about reopening Jail North.

Charlotte man sentenced to prison for stealing over $6M from friends and family in ponzi scheme

A Charlotte man was sentenced to six years in prison for stealing more than $6M from friends, family, fellow church members, and veterans in a ponzi scheme.

Ding-dong ditch prank in Statesville ends with child shot, homeowner arrested

A Statesville homeowner is facing felony charges after authorities say he shot a child who was playing ding-dong-ditch with friends Saturday night.

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps announced his resignation. The move comes after his inflammatory texts were revealed in the antitrust trial with Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing.

DA: SBI investigation requested for Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden over allegations of misconduct

District Attorney says he requested an SBI investigation into Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden following allegations of misconduct, bribery, attempted extortion, and more.

Carolina Panthers win NFC South title and earn playoff spot with Atlanta Falcons' 19-17 win over New Orleans Saints

The Carolina Panthers win the NFC South title and earn a playoff spot with the Atlanta Falcons' 19-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Audit finds North Carolina lottery sales up, school money down

A new audit into the North Carolina Education Lottery reveals lotto ticket sales surged last year but for some reason, payments to North Carolina public schools declined.