North Carolina News

Charlotte Hornets Select Tidjane Salaun With No. 6 Overall Pick

The Charlotte Hornets have selected Tidjane Salaun as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Judge Upholds North Carolina's Anti-Rioting Law, Dismisses Civil Liberties Suit

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a civil rights group challenging North Carolina's anti-rioting law, whose criminal penalties were raised last year by state legislators.

Pedestrian Hit, Killed On I-77, No Charges Filed

No charges will be filed after a pedestrian was struck and killed on I-77 overnight near Mooresville.

Mecklenburg County Woman Collects $250,000 Scratch-Off Win

A Matthews woman tried her luck on a $5 scratch-off and won a $250,000 top prize.

Hickory Man Sentenced For Owning Extensive Catalog Of Child Pornography

A Hickory man was sentenced Tuesday to 11 years in prison for possessing over 50,000 images and videos of child pornography.

Cooling Station Now Open In Gastonia For Those In Need

With extreme temperatures across the region, Gaston County Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) and Gaston County Community Support Services (CSS) have partnered with The Salvation Army and opened a public cooling station to help those in need.

CATS Independence Day Service Schedule

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing that all bus, rail and paratransit services will operate on a Saturday schedule on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

Alert Cancelled For Missing Hickory Man

The Hickory Police Department cancelled the alert regarding 89-year-old John McDowell Jr., who was reported missing Wednesday morning.

Judge Upholds N.C.'s Anti-Rioting Law, Dismisses Civil Liberties Suit

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a civil rights group challenging North Carolina’s anti-rioting law, whose criminal penalties were raised last year by state legislators.

City Of Charlotte Launches New Property Information Tool

The City of Charlotte is excited to announce the launch of My Charlotte Lookup, a new city tool and go-to destination for comprehensive property information.

The Charlotte Sports Foundation Announces The Charlotte Invitational To Be Played In December

The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) today announced an all-new, premier tennis exhibition coming to Charlotte, North Carolina the evening of Friday, Dec. 6.

Grand Jury Indict Suspected Drug Dealer For Second Degree Murder

33-year-old Mathew Roop has been indicted by Catawba County Grand Jury after being suspected of supplying narcotics to a man, resulting in his death.

Charles Lee Out To Turn Around Struggling Hornets After Winning His 2nd NBA Title As An Assistant

Charles Lee joked that his wife thought he was a little crazy when he decided to step away from his job as a single stock equity trader on Wall Street to become a full-time basketball coach.

Shot Fired At Busy Intersection In Plaza Midwood Following Alleged Road Rage Incident

CMPD is investigating after someone fired a weapon through the windshield of a vehicle following an alleged road rage incident that happened in broad daylight at a busy Plaza Midwood intersection.

Police: Two Teenagers Shot In Monroe

According to Monroe Police, two teenagers were found shot near Andrew Jackson Highway after a verbal argument.

Teen Recovering After Shark Bite Off North Carolina Coast

A 14-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being bitten by a shark on North Topsail Beach.

Dandelion Market Leaving Uptown Charlotte

Popular Charlotte restaurant and bar Dandelion Market announces it will leave uptown next month, citing rising rent rates as the reason for the move. The longtime Fifth Street staple has been a fixture of uptown for the past 15 years. Dandelion Market’s official last day will be Sunday, July 21.

Taxpayer Watchdog Condemns Charlotte City Council's Approval Of $650M For B.O.A Renovations

On Tuesday, the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) slammed the Charlotte City Council’s approval of $650 million in public support for renovations to Bank of America Stadium.