Burke Co. Sheriff's Office arrests man accused of having sex with a girl under the age of 15
The Burke County Sheriff's Office has charged a man with seven counts of felony statutory rape and three county of felony statutory sex offense.
Charlotte man sentenced after using Snapchat to solicit girls online
A Charlotte man will serve 15 years in prison for distributing child sex abuse material.
SWAT called out to local senior living center after resident's son causes disturbance
A SWAT situation has ended at a senior living center in Lancaster County.
Operations resume after bomb threat called into Macy's distribution center in China Grove
Operations have resumed at the Macy's Distribution Center in China Grove after investigators say an employee called in a bomb threat.
Local nonprofit partners with Target to set students up for back-to-school success
75 Charlotte students hit the aisles for a private back-to-school shopping spree.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month's end
President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be leaving the administration at the end of the month to spend time with her young family.
ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks is facing criticism from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who call it unnecessary and cruel.
Coach Dave Canales has positive outlook on Xavier Legette upon return to practice following injury
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette may not be playing in Saturday’s preseason game at the Buffalo Bills after suffering a stinger early in training camp.
Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century
Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth will briefly plunge parts of the planet into darkness.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1 billion
The Powerball jackpot received a $25 million boost on Tuesday due to strong ticket sales to push Wednesday’s massive prize to $1 billion.
A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to buy the Lakers, AP source says
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time in a year, going to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price.
Sen. Darline Graham, US Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff for US Senate in South Carolina
Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman have advanced to a runoff in South Carolina’s special Republican primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate. Graham was the top vote-getter to runner-up Norman in Tuesday’s GOP primary election.
Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevated
U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy.
Charlotte man sentenced to federal prison in massive mail theft scheme
A Charlotte man is headed to federal prison for a massive mail theft scheme.
AP: Interim Sen. Darline Graham Nordone to face Rep. Ralph Norman in August 25 runoff
We now know which two candidates will advance to a runoff in the Republican primary for South Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat.
CMPD: Woman shot during late-night car meet has died
Police say a woman shot during a late-night car meet in west Charlotte has died.
Troopers: Driver who wrecked and died on I-485 Monday afternoon had just fled a traffic stop
Troopers say the driver killed in a crash on I-485 Monday afternoon had just fled a traffic stop.
DA seeks death penalty for guardian accused of murdering child
A woman in Mecklenburg County could be put to death for murdering a 6-year-old girl. Police say Tonya McKnight beat and neglected Domonique Moody.
Matthews Fire warns about leaving battery chargers in hot cars
A warning from Matthews Fire officials after crews put out a car fire involving a lithium battery in the back seat.
CMS Superintendent will return to district after investigation
Charlotte Mecklenburg School Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill will return to the district August 12th. The CMS Board of Education placed Dr. Hill on paid leave back in June to complete an investigation into matters regarding administrative and operational oversight.
CMPD officer recovering after being hurt while trying to stop suspected copper thieves
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer is recovering from minor injuries after being hurt while trying to stop suspected copper thieves.
Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting
A federal judge has agreed to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to have the U.S. Postal Service play a central role in deciding who can receive a mail ballot.
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