Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
Lyfe Jennings headlines this week’s concert lineup in Charlotte. The critically acclaimed R&B singer will be performing at The Underground this week.
Pabst Blue Ribbon offers $20,000 reward to help find its missing beer
Pabst Blue Ribbon wants its beer back, and it’s offering a reward to help that happen. The CEO of Pabst Brewing Co. said that the company will pay up to $20,000 to anyone who provides new information that leads to the recovery of 1,602 stolen cases of Pabst Blue Ribbon and non-alcoholic Old Milwaukee beer.
Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster
LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.
Judge in Lindsay Clancy case can declare a mistrial, court says
A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against Lindsay Clancy. Jurors could not agree on whether she was criminally responsible when she strangled her three young children in 2023. Friday’s mistrial leaves the case unresolved and allows prosecutors to try Clancy again.
Greg and Kara Olsen's non profit unveils new billboard campaign in partnership with Adams Outdoor
The non profit founded by retired Carolina Panthers player Greg Olsen and his wife, Kara, launched a year-long billboard campaign this week.
Mecklenburg County outlines plan to improve child welfare system
Mecklenburg County is working to improve the social services system after the tragic death of a six year old revealed gaps in the system. A new Corrective Action Plan outlines four key findings and actions to get better results and hit targets.
Local woman accused of leaving her infant granddaughter inside hot car
A Union County grandmother is accused of leaving her eight-month-old granddaughter inside a hot car.
Romanian prosecutors indict Andrew Tate on trafficking minors and money laundering
Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors and money laundering. His brother, Tristan Tate, is also implicated. The charges stem from an investigation that began with their arrest in Bucharest in 2022.
Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US
The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment stayed at 4.1%. Revisions added 55,000 jobs to June and July payrolls.
Up 'n Adam: Cosmic Takeover Tour
Adam Wurtzel went to Truist Field for a glimpse at the Cosmic Takeover Tour.
US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods
Diesel has hit a record price in the U.S., soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time. The record comes as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel.
Former Rowan Co. Schools employee arrested while trying to board a cruise ship on warrant for indecent liberties with a student
A former Rowan County School employee is in custody after being accused of an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Crumbl Cookies in Midtown passes random inspection after viral video shows employees doing hair inside store
We've learned the results of a pop-up inspection at a Crumbl Cookies shop in Midtown.
Suspect in east Charlotte murder tracked down, arrested in Texas
A suspect is in custody in connection with the death of a man killed in a grocery store parking lot in east Charlotte.
Charlotte Fire working to determine cause of two-alarm house fire in south Charlotte
Investigators are working to determine what sparked a two-alarm house fire in south Charlotte.
Dilworth assault suspect indicted by grand jury
The man accused of punching a woman and knocking her to the ground in Dilworth has been indicted by a grand jury.
CMPD investigating officer involved shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Autumn Frost Trail.
EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked a backlash in communities across the country and become a key election issue.
Samaritan's Purse cargo plane arrives in Nepal with 40 tons of disaster relief supplies
The North Carolina-based disaster relief organization, Samaritan's Purse, has deployed an emergency response team and 40 tons of critical supplies to Kathmandu following a devastating glacial landslide.
Investigators scour scene of Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead, including suspect
Investigators were scouring the scene of the downtown Minneapolis shooting that left three people dead, including the suspect, and five others injured.
Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden and others honor Gloria Steinem, who has died at 92
The celebrated author and activist, who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement, died Wednesday at her home in New York City. She was 92.
CMS celebrates historic academic gains on heels of turbulent summer for district leadership
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is celebrating a major milestone. Newly released state data reveals district test scores have surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
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