North Carolina News

Leap Day Babies Born At Novant Health

Happy Leap Day! It’s the rarest birthday, and Novant Health is proud to introduce you to some of the babies born at Novant Health medical centers on February 29, 2024.

Seven Gang Suspects Charged In Drive-By Shootings In Union County

Seven gang suspects, five of whom are juveniles, were charged in connection to four separate drive-by shootings from October of 2023 in Union County.

Child In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Car In Boone

A child sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Boone on Wednesday night.

17-Year-Old Killed In Three-Vehicle Collision In Caldwell County

A 17-year-old died on US 64 in Caldwell County after crossing the centerline and colliding head-on with an oncoming car.

Hornets Finalizing Deal With Nets' Jeff Peterson As Head Of Basketball Operations, AP Source Says

The Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a deal to make Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager Jeff Peterson their new head of basketball operations, according to a person familiar with the situation.

North Carolina's Public System Will Require Colleges To Get OK Before Changing Sports Conferences

The board overseeing North Carolina’s public university system will require schools to get approval to change athletic conferences, which most notably could impact any potential move by Atlantic Coast Conference members North Carolina and North Carolina State.

Catawba County Bus Driver Suspended Due To Assault Allegations

A Catawba County bus driver assigned to Claremont Elementary has been suspended after an alleged assault on Wednesday, February 28th.

Chief Jennings Joined President Biden To Discuss Community-Based Approaches To Reduce Juvenile Crime

Charlotte Mecklenburg Chief Of Police, Johnny Jennings joined President Biden at the white house to discuss community-based approaches to reduce juvenile crime on Thursday.

Two Teens Arrested In Garinger High School Student's Murder

Two teenagers were arrested for the murder of Garinger High School student Daikwan Deese, according to the CMPD.

Homicide Investigation In West Charlotte

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting on Thursday.

Arrests Made For Sporting Arms Robbery On South Boulevard

Four suspects were arrested in relation to a firearm story robbery that occurred at 4 a.m. on February 20, 2024, where 20 firearms were reported stolen.

Allergy Season Off To (Another) Early Start

Sneezin' season is starting early again.

Charlotte Transportation, Hot Topic At Regional Business Alliance Meeting

Charlotte city councilman, Ed Driggs, discusses the Charlotte's Strategic Mobility Plan

Netflix To Stop Accepting Apple Pay

Netflix no longer wants subscribers to pay through Apple's App Store.

Statesville Man Charged For Driving With Suspended License, Possessing Cocaine, Methamphetamine

A 33-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he was driving with a suspended license and was in possession of cocaine and methamphetamine.

Two Suspects Arrested For Using U-Haul Truck To Steal Stoves In East Charlotte

Two suspects were arrested Wednesday after breaking into 15 homes and using a U-Haul truck to steal 12 stoves in east Charlotte.

Concord Woman Enjoys $150,000 Powerball Win

Tonyck James of Concord took a chance on a $3 Powerball ticket and won a $150,000 prize.

Double-Homicide Suspect Found Dead In Kings Mountain

A person of interest wanted in connection to an early morning double-homicide was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities.