Ramsey Creek Beach in Cornelius will not open Memorial Day weekend
Ramsey Creek Beach in Cornelius won't be opening for the season on Memorial Day weekend, as it usually would.
Trump's redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri's top court
President Donald Trump's efforts to reshape U.S. House districts have seen mixed outcomes. South Carolina senators defied his push Tuesday, while Missouri's top court upheld a new map backed by Trump that could benefit Republicans in the midterm elections.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29
“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke. Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organization and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten," the Grizzlies said in a statement. "We express our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Independence
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Clay Dimick, team captain and number 17 defender for the Charlotte Independence, about the 2026 season and their upcoming "Salute To Sacrifice Night", happening this Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm.
Hegseth faces bipartisan grilling about weapons drawdown during the Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles.
The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025. On a month-to-month basis, April prices were up 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4%.
Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge
Prosecutors have charged the operator of the ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge leading to the deaths of six construction workers in March 2024. A key employee is also charged.
Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries
Amazon is rapidly opening store-sized delivery hubs in dozens of U.S. and foreign cities to fulfill customers’ most urgent product needs in 30 minutes or less. The e-commerce titan's ultrafast Amazon Now service first launched in India last June. Amazon says it's now also available in five other countries and is expanding in the U.S.
Tasty Tuesday: Hope Haven announces top chefs and creators for event
The event is happening on Friday, May 15 at The Forum at Hope Haven from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Up 'n Adam: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" at SEA LIFE
Adam Wurtzel went to SEA LIFE in Concord to get a glimpse at some "Remarkably Bright Creatures," which is also the title of a new Netflix film which takes place in an aquarium.
Trump says he'll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can't do it on his own
President Donald Trump is moving to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war. The president can't suspend the federal tax on his own. Congress would have to approve the move.
Police: Massive apartment fire in NW Charlotte was intentionally set
Police say an apartment fire in northwest Charlotte was intentionally set. It broke out just after 10:00 Saturday morning on Dundeen Street, off Beatties Ford Road.
Investigators: Husband and wife die in massive house fire near China Grove
Crews arrived just before midnight Sunday to find the home fully-engulfed on Saw Road off Highway 152. That's near China Grove.
Local teacher charged with child abuse and assault
Deputies say they began investigating 42-year-old Christina McCarthy after an incident involving a student under the age of 12 on May 8th.
Kings Mountain Police searching for man they say entered home with a sawed-off shotgun
They say Michael Wilson entered an occupied home, armed with a sawed-off shotgun. It happened in the Lake Montonia area, just before 6:00 Monday morning.
Monroe Police arrest man for impersonating an officer and using blue lights on his truck
On Thursday, 911 callers reported a man driving recklessly while running blue lights from his truck. An officer quickly located 58-year-old Sean Alexander and pulled him over.
Jennifer Roberts says she wants to serve as interim mayor after Vi Lyles steps down
In a letter posted on X, Roberts says she would bring her experience as former Mayor from 2015 to 2017 and as County Commission Chair to the job.
Charlotte City Council votes to rescind support for 77 toll lanes project
Charlotte City Council has voted to rescind its support for a controversial NCDOT project that would have expanded toll lanes on 77 south.
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
The widow of a man killed in last year's mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the company's artificial intelligence chatbot for giving advice on how to carry out the rampage.
Man charged in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty
A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he attempted to kill President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer who tried to stop the attack.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
The stalled diplomacy and recent exchanges of fire could tip the Middle East back into open warfare and prolong the worldwide energy crisis sparked by the conflict. Iran still has a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil and gas shipments, and America is blockading Iranian ports.
Former Charlotte mayor, Jennifer Roberts, offers to serve as interim mayor when Vi Lyles leaves office
Former Charlotte mayor, Jennifer Roberts, has released a statement offering to serve as interim mayor – without pay, after Vi Lyles announced her resignation as Charlotte's mayor, leaving office on June 30th.
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