Police investigating homicide in east Charlotte
Medic says one person has died following a shooting in east Charlotte.
North Carolina wildlife officials search for bear that injured Asheville woman inside her home
State wildlife authorities are attempting to trap and euthanize a food-conditioned black bear after it entered a Buncombe County home and injured a resident on Tuesday night.
Walmart is cautious with expectations after slowest sales growth in 6 years
Walmart reported its slowest growth in U.S. comparable sales in six years during its most recent quarter, and it offered a reserved upgraded outlook.
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Communities still recovering from last weekend’s hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days. Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, covered roads in mud and left thousands of homes without power. Now forecasters are warning another tropical storm could form as early as Thursday in the Pacific and approach the islands this weekend.
Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California.
NC Gov delivers school supplies in Concord, says teachers still need more money
Students gave a warm welcome to Governor Josh Stein in Concord Wednesday. Stein delivered school supplies to W.M. Irvin Elementary School.
Silfab announces it is temporarily furloughing some employees
Solar panel manufacturing company Silfab is temporarily furloughing a portion of its work force at its Fort Mill facility.
Inaugural Carolina Bloom Music Festival
The first ever 'Carolina Bloom Music Festival' is coming to Charlotte's Blume Studios this weekend, August 22-23, featuring over 20 musical acts + food trucks, DJs and local vendors.
Gaston Co. Animal Control searching for person who abandoned five puppies
Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement is trying to identify the person who abandoned five puppies.
CRTPO weighs possibility of paying $60M penalty for rescinding 77 toll lanes support
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and Matthews want time to explore other ideas to relieve traffic congestion, but the state wants municipalities who are against the project to pay back $60 million dollars by October 5th.
Local restaurant expanding to Plaza Midwood
Postino is opening another location in Plaza Midwood.
NTSB: Deadly I-485 wreck was caused by teen driver who was speeding and high
The NTSB has released its final report on a deadly July 2025 multi-vehicle collision on I-485 outer near Wilkinson Boulevard.
Shein hits the road on campus tour
The SHEIN clothing brand has kicked off it's college campus tour at UNC Charlotte, providing students with opportunities to earn income, build entrepreneurial skills, access mentorship and career resources.
Kannapolis Police make 3 arrests in 2024 Christmas Eve murder
Kannapolis Police have now charged three people in the 2024 Christmas Eve shooting death of Angelo Markantonakis.
Police: Woman stabs ex to death after argument over child support
Police have made an arrest after a deadly stabbing at a strip mall in southeast Charlotte.
Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing
A judge on Thursday will consider whether to grant Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his murder conviction earlier this summer in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet.
Five people escape house fire in Hickory, several pets do not
Investigators say five people escaped a house fire in Hickory Wednesday morning.
Duke Energy volunteers assemble 10,000 hygiene kits for people in need
More than 200 volunteers from Duke Energy and other organizations came together Wednesday in Uptown to assemble 10,000 hygiene kits for people in need.
The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
The national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, highlighting the impact of defense costs, social programs, and interest on the deficit.
Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8
The Kennedy Center has told a federal court it won't try to restore Donald Trump's name to the building facade before at least Sept. 8.
North Carolina and NC State are set to play a nonconference game in Greensboro
Atlantic Coast Conference rivals North Carolina and N.C. State will meet in a nonconference men's basketball game in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Dec. 15.
National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate
Sen. Darline Graham, running in South Carolina's runoff election, stumbled over a foreign policy question during a debate. When asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea on Tuesday night, she admitted, “national security is not my thing.”
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