Howard Leads Hornets Over Warriors 111-100
Dwight Howard was so good Friday night against the defending NBA champs that acting Charlotte Hornets coach Stephen Silas rode him to the finish line of a 111-100 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Investigators Search for Cause of Massive House Fire
While no one was injured, flames ripped through the roof in a home on the 2000 block of Penninger Circle.
Shelters Seek to Bring Homeless in From the Cold
Living on the streets is a tough reality any time, but during the winter, it's unbearable. Urban Ministry Center, along with Room in the Inn, are at full capacity and increasing their bed overflow to shelter more from the frigid nights.
Vandals Cause $30K in Damage to Local Cemetery
No arrests so far after vandals hit a northwest Charlotte cemetery. They damaged dozens of tombstones inside the Salem Church Cemetery.
Lottery Glitch Could Lead to $19.6 Million in Winnings
A Christmas Day lottery glitch in South Carolina has officials trying to deal with hundreds of unexpected winners. Friday, lottery officials set aside enough cash to pay every winner if they have to.
Dog-Experiment Protesters Arrested on Belk Bowl Field
Moments after Texas A&M University (TAMU) scored its first touchdown against Wake Forest University at the Belk Bowl today, three PETA supporters wearing sweatshirts and brandishing signs proclaiming, "TAMU: Stop Cruel Dog Tests," rushed onto the field.
Police investigate if shooting death followed prank call
Authorities are investigating whether a deadly police shooting in Wichita stemmed from someone making up a false report to get a SWAT team to descend upon a home in a prank common in the online gaming industry known as “swatting.”
14 Arrested in Cleveland County Meth Bust
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, McDowell County Sheriff's Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted numerous search warrants and arrest warrants stemming from a six-month investigation of a methamphetamine drug trafficking case.
One Man's Food Pantry Idea Inspires a Town
Roman Espinosa thought a small food box on his lawn would be a small gesture for the hungry. It,also ended up revealing a town's big heart.
Apple Slices Battery Price, Apologizes for Issues
Apple comes clean about its iPhone slow-down issue, offers apology and less expensive batteries.
Child Playing with Stove Apparently Caused NYC Fire
New York City’s deadliest residential fire in decades apparently began as a child played with a first-floor stove then spread quickly throughout a Bronx apartment building, killing 12 people and leaving four others fighting for their lives, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday.
UPDATE: Water Line Fixed Along Collettsville Road
Crews with the Caldwell County Water Department are working to fix a major water line break at 2468 Collettsville Road.
#Trending: Actress Rose Marie Passed Away, Jay-Z and Beyonce's New Video, & Google Home Fun!
Rose Marie of 'Dick Van Dyke Show' fame dies, Jay-Z & Beyonce tease a new music video, plus a grandmother tests out her brand new Google Home!
#Trending: The Weather Channel Does Push-Ups & Little Boy Receives a Funny Gift!
The Weather Channel came up with a way to stay warm with cold temperatures & a little boy gets so excited to receive a banana as a gift!
CMPD: Increased Security for Charlotte’s NYE Celebrations
2018 is just days away, and the city of Charlotte is planning a huge party uptown. CMPD says there will be extra security, and some new security measures due to recent terror attacks.
Heroin, Gun & Human Teeth Found on Shoplifting Suspect
A bizarre crime out of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after police found thousands of doses of heroin, a gun and human teeth on a man during a shoplifting investigation.
New Law Limits NC Patients’ Access to Opioid Pills
A new law, which will go into effect on New Year's Day, will limit how many opioid pills patients can get at once.
ISIS Claims Kabul Suicide Bombing Attack
ISIS has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide attack in Kabul. At least 41 people were killed, and 80 wounded.
Goodwill Encouraging End-of-Year Donations
With just a few days remaining until 2018, Goodwill is reminding the community that donations made by the end of the month are eligible for a 2017 tax deduction.
Three Cities Sue Pentagon Over Church Shooting
The cities of New York, San Francisco, and Philadelphia are suing the Pentagon, saying the shooter would never have had a weapon if the Air Force had reported his prior conviction.
NC Child Among 2017-2018 Flu Season Victims
A child in central North Carolina is among the latest in flu-reported deaths in 2017.
Concord Police Investigate Deadly Crash
At approximately 8 p.m. on December 27th, Police in Concord responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash at North Carolina Highway 49 near Central Heights Drive.
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