Police: 18-year-old was driver in high-speed chase that crossed state lines
An 18-year-old is awaiting extradition to Mecklenburg County following an alleged violent crime and high-speed chase that crossed state lines.
Police: Couple arrested after their seven dogs maul three people
A couple has been arrested after police say their seven dogs mauled three people.
CMPD: Babysitter charged in murder of 7-month-old boy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged a babysitter with murder.
NC Governor offers new reward in unsolved homicide case of Salisbury 7 year old
Authorities hope new rewards for high profile unsolved murder cases will get the right people talking. The Governor’s is offering $25,000 rewards for information that leads to arrests and convictions in several cases included A’yanna Allen.
Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes
A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it as President Donald Trump has threatened.
Falcons are looking for better defensive plan against Panthers QB Bryce Young in NFC South showdown
Defending NFC South champion Carolina and Atlanta will have an opportunity to enjoy a strong start to the 2026 division race when the Panthers visit the Falcons. Carolina swept two games against Atlanta last season to win a tiebreaker for the division title.
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick resigns, probe into conduct in football program concludes
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick has resigned from his position as the school concludes a probe into its football program. Steve Belichick is head coach Bill Belichick's son.
Police: High-speed chase starts in Charlotte and ends in Spartanburg Co., SC with discovery of "large bag" of fentanyl
A high-speed police pursuit that started in Charlotte came to a crashing halt across state lines Wednesday afternoon.
Women's Tennis Association permanently re-locating global HQ to Charlotte in landmark announcement
Not only that, the city will also play host to the star-studded WTA Finals for a three-year run.
There's one issue where Republicans and Democrats are unified before the midterms, a new poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll shows Americans are growing more concerned about the environmental impacts of AI. The survey data say about half of Americans are “extremely” or “very” concerned about artificial intelligence’s environmental impact.
President Trump visits NC to gather support for Republican Senate candidate trailing in polls
Hundreds of people stood in the sun without shade for hours. Medics were standing by and helped at least two people who overheated while waiting to see President Donald Trump campaign for Michael Whatley at the Gastonia Airport Wednesday evening.
Suicide Prevention Month highlights mental health risks for men
September is Suicide Prevention Month, bringing renewed attention to a significant disparity in suicide deaths in the United States: Men account for nearly 80% of those deaths.
Knothole Foundation hosts fundraiser this weekend
The ''Sandlot Festival'' is a baseball fundraiser happening at the Stick Williams Dream Fields from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
US futures climb after Fed takes a hawkish turn on inflation
U.S. futures are pointing to a rebound for markets Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in three years.
CMS hosts job fair to recruit bus driver applicants to fill critical shortage
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is launching an aggressive hiring push to tackle a critical shortage of bus drivers across the district.
Ex. Tenn. deputy sentenced after posing as teen online to exploit children
An investigation that began with a vigilant York County parent has ended with a former Tennessee Sheriff's deputy being sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.
Judge sentences Charlotte man for gunning down couple in front of their three-year-old child
A Charlotte man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for a 2020 shooting that killed a couple.
Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest
President Donald Trump has tested his midterm campaign appeal in Gastonia, N.C. as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman.
Fed rate hike likely means more expensive credit cards and mortgages, but savers may rejoice
The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers. The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point, the first rate hike since the summer of 2023.
Trump campaigns in Gastonia rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley
President Donald Trump has traveled to North Carolina on Wednesday to campaign with Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley in Gastonia, as the former national party chairman tries to shore up his campaign against Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper.
Zuckerberg distances Meta from calls for a coordinated approach on an AI slowdown
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says it's up to each AI company to ensure its technology is safe, distancing himself from calls for a coordinated slowdown in AI development. His comments, posted on social media, appear to respond to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's proposal for a collaborative approach.
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation and the central bank also signaled that another rate hike could occur later this year.
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