North Carolina News

Charlotte Man With Loaded Gun At Transit Center Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison

A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing a stolen firearm at the Charlotte Transportation Center on East Trade Street.

Department Of Justice: Armed Fentanyl And Cocaine Dealer Sentenced To 7.5 Years

Charlotte man was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison followed by four years on supervised release for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, according to a news release.

Powerball Offers $835 Million Jackpot Tonight, Fourth Largest In Its History

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $835 million ahead of the drawing on Wednesday, September 27th.

AP: Travis Kelce Notes Taylor Swift's 'Bold' Appearance At Chiefs Game But Is Mum About Any Relationship

Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce calls Taylor Swift’s appearance at the Chiefs' victory over the Chicago Bears “pretty bold” but wants to remain private about any relationship with the superstar singer.

BBB Scam Alert: "Free Solar Panels" Can Cost You Big Time! How To Spot Phony Offers

If you want solar panels, be very careful when evaluating installation offers. Con artists use misleading sales tactics and lies to trick homeowners out of money and personal information.

Car Explosion Sends One Person To Hospital

A car explosion turned into a house fire in northwest Charlotte Monday afternoon. One person was sent to the hospital and treated for burns.

Stands Cleared After Fight Breaks Out At Harding University High Football Game

Chaos erupts at a CMS Friday night high school football game. Officials cleared the stands at Harding University High School after a fight broke out at the homecoming game against North Meck.

CMPD: Shootout Between Two Vehicles Closes Portion Of I-77 During Monday Evening Commute

A shootout between two vehicles led to major backups on I-77 during the Monday evening commute, according to CMPD. It also ended with one person being struck by gunfire.

Mother, Son Accused of Embezzling $47K From Clients Via Insurance Claims

A mother and son from Huntersville were arrested and charged with four counts of felony embezzlement on Monday, September 25th, according to a news release from the North Carolina Department of Insurance.

North Carolina To Launch Medicaid Expansion In December

Medicaid expansion will launch on December 1st.

Carolina Renaissance Festival Celebrates Milestone 30th Year!

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is back to celebrate its 30th year with all new entertainments Saturdays and Sundays, from September 30th through November 19th.

Police Investigating Salisbury Shooting That Left Three Injured

The Salisbury Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of injuring three people in a shooting in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Tornado-Damaged Pfizer Plant In North Carolina Restarts Production

After being heavily damaged by a tornado 10 weeks ago, a major Pfizer plant has restarted production.

Amber Alert Cancelled For Missing 9-Year-Old In Asheboro

An Amber Alert was issued and cancelled within minutes for a missing 9-year-old in Asheboro.

Judge Greg Mathis Speaks To Students At Livingstone College About Overcoming Obstacles

He shared his story with students at the historically black college -- talking candidly about overcoming obstacles and how he rose from a troubled youth serving time in jail to becoming the youngest judge in Michigan's history.