Fort Bragg soldier killed in Iranian attack on Jordan base
A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was among two killed in an a missile and drone attack on an air base in Jordon this weekend
Local health expert talks cyclosporiasis
From May 1 to July 14, 2026, 307 cases of cyclosporiasis and 13 hospitalizations have been reported in North Carolina, with the majority of cases being reported in Wake County.
Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, even better than the filmmaker's “Oppenheimer” debut.
Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
Fetty Wap headlines this week's concert lineup in Charlotte.
Driver charged with hit-and-run after crash kills 3 people in Salisbury
A driver is facing charges after a crash in Salisbury left three people dead.
5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region and kills at least 5 people
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has shaken the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people.
The World Cup final is here, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer's showdown
Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. The World Cup final is finally here.
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S.
Teen, wanted for attempted murder, turns himself in, deputies say
A teen, wanted for attempted murder, turned himself in Saturday, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.
US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan
The U.S. military is reporting the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war's early days.
First York County Whataburger opens
The Whataburger takeover continues, as another one is now open in our area.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are muddling through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires in Minnesota and Canada.
US must learn to navigate its pay-for-play world to find a pipeline to World Cup competitiveness
The majority of youth soccer organizations in America stay in business by developing players for a fee, then keeping them in the program for as long as their family is willing to pay.
CMPD Officer charged with assault, accused of pushing person off their bike
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested one of their own. Officer Malcolm Joseph is charged with Simple Assault.
American Eagle Outfitters bringing 200 jobs to Rowan County
American Eagle Outfitters will build a new distribution center in Rowan County.
Accused Sun Drop killer on his way back to NC to face charges
The alleged Sun Drop killer is on his way back to North Carolina.
Two people hurt in three vehicle crash in east Charlotte
MEDIC says two people are hurt after a crash involving three vehicles in east Charlotte.
Alleged theft of mementos from the demo site of the Excelsior Club
A former owner of the Excelsior Club claims thieves stole memorabilia after the historic building was torn down earlier this week.
Marvin Ridge High School backs down on American flag parking spot design after mom's outrage goes viral online
A Union County high school is backing down after an mom's outrage went viral online.
Hundreds of teens attend Summer Jam Series with no incidents
Mecklenburg County is hosting a series of sold out parties for teens, and there have been several of the events so far with no incidents. Meanwhile, city officials are considering a 9:00 curfew for anyone under 18.
FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week.
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of a widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
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