Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
The moves were announced as part of a broader push to step up federal executions after a moratorium under the Biden administration.
CMS cancels classes May 1 as thousands of teachers plan to attend rally in Raleigh
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have cancelled classes next Friday, as educators across the state plan to attend a rally in Raleigh.
Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister
Separately Friday, the White House said President Donald Trump issued a 90-day extension toΒ the Jones Act waiver, making it easier for non-American vessels to transport oil and natural gas.
Teen charged with murder in Kannapolis shooting
A 17-year-old is facing a murder charge in connection to a deadly shooting in Kannapolis.
U.S. Global soccer icon and ESPN broadcaster Silas releases new book
''Beyond Success'' available May 5th
Students, educators host walk-in for more investments in public schools
The rally was held at First Baptist Church West in Charlotte Friday morning
CMPD runs annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
The group, including Chief Estella Patterson, ran a 5K through Uptown. It started at CMPD headquarters, then made a stop at Truist Field, before returning to the Law Enforcement Center.
Charlotte's Housing Impact Fund raises more than $100M to buy and rehab apartments
The city's Housing Impact Fund has raised more than $100 million to buy and fix up existing apartments to keep them affordable.
CMPD cold case detectives use DNA to make arrest in 33-year-old unsolved sex assault case
Cold case detectives used DNA evidence to identify 57-year-old Willie Little as their suspect. Police arrested him last Thursday.
Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff's deputy fired after DV arrest
A Mecklenburg County Sheriff's deputy has been fired after being charged with domestic violence.
Shooting in Concord park leaves one dead, one injured
The shooting happened around 5:30 Thursday evening in the parking lot of Hartsel Park, off Sunderland Road Southwest.
Panthers select Georgia OT Monroe Freeling with the 19th pick in the NFL draft
The Carolina Panthers selected offensive tackle Monroe Freeling from Georgia with the 19th overall pick in the NFL draft, adding stability for a position in flux.
CMS board of education considers cancelling classes because of teacher rally in Raleigh
Teachers from across the state are heading to Raleigh Friday, May 1st to urge state lawmakers to pass a budget that favors education and forces corporations to pay their fair share. More than 1,800 out of 9,000 teachers have already called out in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded
Police say one person died and five more were wounded after a shooting inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.
A hazy and hot Friday ahead
Wildfire smoke and summer temperatures will lead to a hazy and hot Friday. Much needed drought relief chances rise.
Man arrested in 33-year-old sexual assault cold case in Charlotte
Police arrested a man in connection to a 33-year-old sexual assault cold case in Charlotte.
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholdersβ stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line.
Mecklenburg County deputy fired after domestic violence arrest
A Mecklenburg County Sheriffβs Office deputy was fired after being arrested for a domestic violence incident that happened at his home on Wednesday.
LaGuardia firefighter heard βstop, stopβ before crash but didnβt know who it was for, NTSB says
A firefighter whose truckΒ collided with an Air Canada jet last monthΒ on a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, killing both pilots, heard an air traffic controller warn βstop, stop, stopβ but didn't know who it was for.
Tiny North Carolina town honors towering Andre The Giant with roadside marker
Andre The Giant, a towering menace in the wrestling ring but a gentle giant on the movie screen, is being honored with a roadside marker in his beloved adopted small town in North Carolina.
North Carolina woman held on $10M bond in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue members
A North Carolina woman has been charged in an alleged conspiracy to attack a Texas synagogue. Angelina Han Hicks is accused of plotting with two men to drive through Congregation Beth Israel in Houston in April 2028.
Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
Trumpβs post on social media came shortly after the U.S. military seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil.
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