Itβs-a-hit: βThe Super Mario Galaxy Movieβ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally
βThe Super Mario Galaxy Movieβ has scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood film.
Man killed, woman rescued in overnight Monroe house fire
A 59-year-old man is dead after a house fire in Monroe early Sunday morning.
Hate charges filed in shooting near LGBTQ club in South Carolina
No one was hurt in a shooting outside of an LGBTQ nightclub in South Carolina this week, but that is not stopping authorities from filing hate crime charges.
Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders
A smoky wildfire in Southern California that broke out Friday morning was mostly under control Saturday afternoon.
US aviator rescued as Trump vows strikes on Iranβs infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened
The United States says it has rescued a service member missing behind enemy lines since Iran downed a fighter jet.
A rainy Easter Sunday
Rain is returning to the Carolinas just in time for the Easter holiday. Much cooler temperatures follow for the middle of next week.Β
Geno Auriemma apologizes after tense endgame exchange with Dawn Staley in UConn loss
UConn coach Geno Auriemma has apologized for his actions during aΒ heated exchangeΒ with Dawn Staley at the end of the Huskies' loss to South Carolina in the women's Final Four.
Teen wanted after gas station shooting in Kings Mountain
Police are looking for a teenager wanted in connection to a shooting at a gas station in Kings Mountain.
Samβs Club raising membership prices
Samβs Club says it will raise its membership prices.
Original C-3PO head sells for over $1 million at auction
A Star Wars fan paid a hefty price at auction for the original C-3PO head.
Stores open and closed on Easter Sunday
As Easter Sunday approaches, shopping experts have compiled a comprehensive list of stores that will be open and closed.
Annual Charlotte SHOUT! event highlighting art, culture and community kicks off in Uptown
It's a celebration of art, music and food from around our city. Opening weekend will include a soul band playing Friday night, and an Easter egg hunt on Saturday.
Whooping cough confirmed in Stanly County
Whooping cough has been confirmed in Stanly County. The county health department is urging awareness about the recent cases.
Union Co. Public Schools teacher arrested on felony charge of indecent liberties with a child
31-year-old Zackary Winchester is charged with felony indecent liberties with a child. His arrest warrant says the child involved is under 16 years old.
Salisbury Police charge two men in death investigation
The body of 54-year-old Landis Glaspy was found back in January, in the woods near South Shaver Street and East Horah Street.
President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding
President Donald Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing the 'financial arms race that threatens' college sports.
Driver killed on I-77 after exiting disabled Jeep
Troopers are investigating a fatal collision that happened on I-77 Friday morning in Rock Hill.
Checking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as jet fuel costs soar
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees starting Friday, as higher fuel costs ripple through the airline industry.
US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February.
Hickory Police kill gunman who was firing at passing cars
Hickory Police shot and killed a man that was firing a weapon at passing cars.
2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing
Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, and while one crew member was rescued in Iran, the whereabouts of at least one other was unknown.
Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men's national player of the year
Boozer received 59 of 61 votes from AP Top 25 voters in results released Friday. BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa, another potential top NBA pick, received the other two votes after averaging a national-best 25.5 points per game.
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