North Carolina News

Vaccinations Encouraged, Not Required At NC State Fair

People attending the 2021 N.C. State Fair won’t be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, but it’s strongly encouraged, officials said.

All Outdoor Events Canceled In Kings Mountain As Cleveland County Leaders Warn Of Dire COVID Surge

The City of Kings Mountain has made the decision to postpone all scheduled mass gatherings as COVID-19 cases continue to surge within Cleveland County.

NC Road-Building Costs Could Scale Back Long-Term Projects

North Carolina government would need billions of dollars in additional road-building funds if it wants to carry out currently planned projects for the next decade, according to recent cost reassessments.

Panthers, Off To 2-0 Start, Visit Texans In Prime Time

In an effort to get every team a Thursday game, NFL schedule makers often take some of the likely tail-enders and stick them in early season games.

ACC Baseball Championship Returns To Charlotte In 2022

The Atlantic Coast Conference and the Charlotte Knights have announced the 2022 ACC Baseball Championship will return to Truist Field in Charlotte on May 24-29.

Police Looking For Suspect Accused Of Robbing Delivery Driver In Rock Hill

The Rock Hill Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of robbing a delivery driver at gunpoint Tuesday evening.

$490 Million Powerball Jackpot Ranks As 10th Largest In Game History

North Carolinians have the chance on Wednesday night to win a $490 million Powerball jackpot, the 10th largest in the history of the game.

Two Victims Injured, One Arrested After Shooting At Huntersville Apartment Complex

A 21-year-old was arrested Saturday evening after two victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds at a Huntersville apartment complex.

‘its Affected Me Greatly.’ Mother Of Charlotte Woman Murdered In Canada Reacts To Gabby Petito Case

'It Has Affected Me Greatly.' Mother Of Charlotte Woman Murdered In Canada Reacts To Gabby Petito Case

It's a message that will stay on a whiteboard, never to be erased: "You are so beautiful. I love you, mom." They're the last words Sheila Deese's daughter hand-wrote to her.

CMPD: Two People Charged, Including Juvenile, In Southeast Charlotte Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged two suspects, including a juvenile, after a Monday evening shooting in southeast Charlotte left a juvenile and a 1-year-old with serious injuries.

CMPD: Fifth Suspect Charged With Murder In Southwest Charlotte Shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged two more suspects with murder in the fatal southwest Charlotte shooting of a 22-year-old, bringing the total number of accused to five.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Body Found In Body Of Water In Southeast Charlotte, Death Investigation Underway

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a body was found floating in a body of water in southeast Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Fast Starts Have Propelled Surprising Panthers To 2-0 Record

The Panthers have been dominant in the first half of games, outscoring their opponents 33-0 and outgaining them by a whopping 400 yards. The Panthers led New Orleans 17-0 at halftime on Sunday after outgaining the Saints 275-65 in the opening half. It was a similar story in Week 1, with the Panthers jumping out to a 16-0 lead on the New York Jets after outgaining them 272-82.