North Carolina News

People in the Charlotte area are asked to conserve water because of drought conditions

The Catawba-Wateree River Basin is dealing with the early stages of drought, so people across the Charlotte region are being asked to voluntarily conserve water.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | April 5th and April 6th

From the opening weekend of Charlotte SHOUT! to the Come See Me Festival in Rock Hill, check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.

Get To Know Your City: Chasing waterfalls across the Carolinas

This week, we’re taking a refreshing detour. Instead of city streets, we’re venturing into nature with a special feature on North Carolina’s most stunning waterfalls.

Specialist Michael Pistillo works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Dow plunges 2,100 in a worsening global sell-off after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

The worldwide sell-off for financial markets is slamming into an even higher, scarier gear. The S&P 500 tumbled 5.7% Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 2,100 points and the Nasdaq composite dropped 5.7%.

2025 PGA Championship transportation plan

View the PGA of America's transportation and parking guide for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, in Charlotte, N.C., May 12-18.

This photo shows North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin. (North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts via AP, File)

NC judges side with colleague in his Supreme Court election dispute over ballots

A North Carolina appeals court has sided with the trailing candidate in a close state Supreme Court election from November.

61-year-old Michael Brown is charged with murder, accused of shooting a man after an argument.

Man charged with murder after argument turns deadly in China Grove

A man is accused of shooting a neighbor's friend after an argument in China Grove. Deputies say they found the suspect on the porch of the home waiting for officers to arrive.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Federal Reserve in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth. Powell said Friday that the tariffs, and their impacts on the economy and inflation, are “significantly larger than expected.”

Beatles Tribute Band Britain's Finest

Adam Wurtzel got to meet Beatles Tribute Band, Britain's Finest, ahead of their Charlotte tour stop.

Nc State Students Flee After Visas Revoked

NC State students flee country after visas revoked

Two North Carolina State University international students have fled the United States after their visas were revoked. It happened as the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration escalates.

Charlotte SHOUT! 2025 Returns April 4th -20th

Uptown Charlotte will once again come alive with art, music, food, and ideas as Charlotte SHOUT! returns April 4-20, 2025.

Sell-off worsens for markets worldwide after China retaliates against Trump's tariffs

Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war.

Up 'n Adam: Harlem Globetrotters

Adam Wurtzel went to Bojangles Coliseum to get a preview of the Harlem Globetrotters, and to try to some of their unique tricks.

Car crashes into medical building on Park Road in s. Charlotte

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a car that crashed into a medical building around 9:30p Thursday. The crash caused significant damage to the building.

Strangers Rescue Women After Car Crashes Into Creek

Strangers save two women from a car that crashed into a creek

One of the three men who jumped into action to save two women's lives from a submerged vehicle is sharing his story. The crash happened at a Cook Out on University City Boulevard when the driver was leaving the drive-through and her foot got stuck on the accelerator, speeding the car up and over a near 20-foot drop into a creek bed below.