Wall Street drops nearly 10% below its record as Trump's latest tariff threat worsens its sell-off
The U.S. stock market is falling further following President Donald Trumpβs latest escalation in his trade war.
Judge declares mistrial after jury can't reach verdict in Adonis Smith trial
A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the murder trial of Adonis Smith. Smith is one of three suspects charged in the 2019 murder of Kendal Crank.
UPDATE: Charges dismissed against woman accused of locking boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for days
Charges have been dismissed against a woman who had been accused of locking her boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for several days.
Southwest Airlines no longer letting checked bags fly for free
Southwest Airlines says it will begin charging some customers a fee to check bags. It's a significant change for the budget carrier, which built years of advertising campaigns around its policy of letting passengers check up to two bags for free.
Avelo Airlines adds new routes from Concord
Avelo Airlines is adding three new non-stop routes at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.
Trump says he'll double planned tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel
President Donald Trump says that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United Statesβ northern neighbor.
New US Attorney for NC's Western District sworn in
The Western District of North Carolina, which includes Charlotte, has a new US Attorney.
NXT Roadblock! Tonight on the CW: Rising's Chris Gilmore chats with Oba Femi
We are showcasing NXT on the CW every Tuesday at 8 PM, Ahead of the event Obafemi, the longest reigning NXT North American champ.
Meck health officials urge Measles vaccination as national cases rise
Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccines, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, as national cases of measles rise.
Battered with a baton? Runner hit during race sparks viral clip
A high school runner in Virginia was hit in the head by another runner during a race at Liberty University. The hit, which was caught on camera, resulted in a serious head injury -- and the girl's parents want an apology.
HHS stops free at-home COVID tests by mail
The Department of Health and Human Services said it is no longer accepting orders for free at-home COVID-19 tests -- it's unclear if the program has been shut down permanently.
Radio host donates over 16-hundred instruments to Helene victims
Musician and radio host donates hundreds of musical instruments to Hurricane Helene victims.
UPDATE: Child dies from injuries after shooting in Lancaster, suspect killed by deputies identified
A six-year-old boy who was shot along with his mother at a home in Lancaster on Sunday has died.Β
UPDATE: CMPD identifies man killed by police after shooting at officers
The man killed by police after they say he fired at officers in northeast Charlotte has been identified as 28-year-old Reggie Knight. Officers were trying to serve him outstanding warrants and arrest orders.
DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza from street near White House
Crews have begun work to remove the large yellow βBlack Lives Matterβ painted on the street one block from the White House. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the change last week in response to pressure from activist Republicans in Congress.
Doctors say Pope Francis no longer in imminent danger, remains hospitalized
Doctors said Monday Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia that has kept him hospitalized for nearly a month, but have decided to keep him hospitalized for several more days to receive treatment.
Dow drops 950, and Wall Street flirts with its worst day in years on worries about the economy
The U.S. stock market is flirting with its worst day in years as its sell-off cuts deeper.
LNHS athletic director resigns days after varsity boys basketball ends season over eligibility violation
Days after Lake Norman High School suspended its varsity boys' basketball program for the remainder of the season due to an eligibility violation, the school's athletic director has resigned.
'It was all for you,' Dilworth restaurant closing after almost 13 years
Popular hot dog joint JJ's Red Hots says it is closing after nearly 13 years in business.
LA district attorney says he wonβt support resentencing the Menendez brothers
The district attorney of Los Angeles County said Monday that he does not support the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers who admitted to killing their parents at their Beverly Hills home in 1989.
Monroe names new Police Chief
The City of Monroe is promoting Assistant Police Chief William "Rhett" Bolen to Police Chief.
Purge of USAID programs complete with 83% of agency's programs gone
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is signaling that the Trump administration has finished its six-week dismantling of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development.
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