Court says banning gun sales to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday ruled against a federal law requiring young adults to be 21 to buy handguns, finding it violated the Second Amendment.
Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigated
Unusual betting patterns surrounding the play of then-Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier in a game nearly two years ago are now under investigation by federal prosecutors.
Report says staffing in control tower was 'not normal' at time of deadly midair collision
A report by the Federal Aviation Administration says staffing in the air traffic control tower was βnot normalβ at time of the midair collision near Washington.
SCOTUS rejects appeal of SC inmate a day before his execution
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected what is likely the final appeal of a South Carolina inmate the day before his scheduled execution for a 2001 killing of a friend found dead in her burning car.
RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.βs nomination to be the nationβs top health official is uncertain after a key Republican joined Democrats to raise persistent concerns over the nomineeβs deep skepticism of routine childhood vaccinations that prevent deadly diseases.
ESPN exercises option extending media rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36
ESPN has exercised its option extending its media rights agreement with the Atlantic Coast Conference through the 2035-36 academic year.
Charlotte to welcome a professional womenβs basketball team as part of new βUPSHOT Leagueβ
Charlotte will be home to one of four teams in The UpShot League, a new professional womenβs basketball league.
American Airlines crew members based in Charlotte killed in midair collision
Gov. Josh Stein says Charlotte-based American Airlines crew members died in the midair collision near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night.
Family says Charlotte flight attendant killed in midair collision near DC
The wife of Charlotte-based flight attendant Ian Epstein says he died in the midair collision near DC involving an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter.
Reagan National airport resumes flights following deadly midair collision
Flights have resumed at Reagan National airport following the deadly midair collision involving an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter Wednesday night.
NC officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money. And they need it soon.
Top Sporting Events In And Around Charlotte This Week | Jan. 30-Feb 5
Two cross area teams battle on the tennis court plus the Hornets have plenty of games to keep you busy this week. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
Healthy Headlines: What to know about health info and AI
In todayβs healthy headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Dr. Brian Ingold, a family physician with Novant Health Arboretum Family & Sports Medicine, about getting medical information from the internet, and about some positive ways to use those resources to best take care of your health.
Part of Charlotte Rail Trail closing for maintenance
A small portion of the Rail Trail, between East Park Street and East Camden Road, will be closed for maintenance starting on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Officials give update on deadly midair collision in DC
Officials say at least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River and no survivors have been found following the midair collision of an passenger jet and a Blackhawk helicopter.
Figure skating club says 6 members or associates were killed in a plane crash near DC
U.S. Figure Skating confirmed that several skaters, coaches and family members were on the commercial flight after attending a development camp that followed the national championships that wrapped up Sunday in Wichita, Kansas.
Mint Hill Events announces 2025 schedule
Mint Hill has release the city's 2025 event schedule. Take a look at what's in store for Mint Hill residents and visitors.
Caught on camera: 100-year-old escapes California wildfires from nursing home
Police bodycam shows the moment a 100-year-old woman was rescued from the California wildfires.
Tips for tackling your taxes
The IRS began accepting and processing tax returns Monday.
Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC
An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River
Teen murder suspect breaks down in court, sobs "I love you, mama."
Police arrested and charged Sean Simpson in connection to a deadly shooting over the weekend in Gastonia. The victim's family says they are happy their loved one's alleged killer is behind bars, but now two families are dealing with the loss of two lives.
Some NC companies ditching DEI and leaning toward 'belonging'
Some NC companies are ditching 'DEI' and leaning toward βadaptabilityβ, βa culture of belongingβ, and βinclusivityβ.
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