City working to get ahead of parking loss ahead of re-development near Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte leaders are working to get ahead of a possible reduction in parking near Bojangles Coliseum in east Charlotte.
Charlotte City Council considering ways to make it more difficult for predatory towing companies to operate
Charlotte City Council is working to make it harder for predatory towing companies to operate in the Queen City.
Investigation underway after partial roof collapse during south Charlotte house fire
An investigation is underway after massive fire destroyed a south Charlotte home.
Huntersville Police: Woman dies days after being strangled by husband
A Huntersville woman has died days after police say she was strangled by her husband.
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder
A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on “American Idol” has been sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole for the murder of his wife while he was having an affair.
Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the 'biggest regret of my career' in a new book
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.” Tillis also says he “should’ve stopped” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from becoming Health and Human Services secretary.
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak is the largest in decades in the US
Pennsylvania has more than 1,000 measles cases this year, making it the largest state outbreak in decades. Since the beginning of last year, large outbreaks have been reported in several states. South Carolina had the largest, with 997 cases reported.
Husband arrested for the murder of his wife in Huntersville
The Huntersville Police have arrested a suspect connected to a homicide near Eastfield Road in Huntersville.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last
Alex Ovechkin said Monday that his 22nd season in the NHL will be his last, beginning the farewell tour for the longtime Washington Capitals captain who holds the league's career goal-scoring record.
Homicide victim identified, search for suspect continues
The victim identified is 31-year-old William Nikos Davis.
Former Prince Andrew files a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residences
Former Prince Andrew has filed a legal action challenging the warrants that authorized searches at two of his homes earlier this year as British police investigated allegations related to his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Young, McMillan connect for 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Lions 32-26
Bryce Young completed 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns to Tetairoa McMillan, who had 14 catches for a career-high 192 yards, and the Carolina Panthers overcame an injury-filled week to beat the Detroit Lions 32-26.
On cusp of merger, 'Digger bombs for Warner Bros., 'Verity' takes No. 1 at box office
On the cusp of the studio’s merger with Paramount, Warner Bros.’ “Digger” flopped in its opening weekend, handing Tom Cruise one of the worst debuts of his career and serving as a bitter final note for Warner Bros. as a standalone studio.
Amazon to invest $1B into data center communities amid backlash against data center rollouts
Amazon is investing more than $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers for education, job training, water preservation projects and other local priorities as it reacts to a growing backlash from politicians and consumers to the tech industry’s rollout of its massive centers.
NASCAR shrugs off fisticuffs and swearing, heads back to old tracks as it embraces its rugged past
NASCAR is embracing its roots again. It passed on punishing drivers Carson Hocevar and Ryan Blaney for their pit road brawl. This approach recalls the sport's past, when fights and rivalries were common.
US hiring slows and unemployment ticks higher with a month remaining before Americans head to polls
U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, according to new data, a month before voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections at a time of discontent over the high cost of living and the state of the economy.
Nvidia unveils security platform to stop AI agents from going rogue
Nvidia has unveiled a new security platform designed to prevent AI agents from going rogue. The Open Agent Safety Platform includes software that sets boundaries for AI agents.
FBI releases classified ‘Patel Report’ examining past failures at the bureau
The FBI has released a classified report to the workforce examining what it says are chapters from the bureau’s history when it "fell short." That's according to an internal message obtained Friday by The Associated Press.
Charlotte Motor Speedway to host public celebration of life for Kyle Busch
NASCAR drivers, family, and fans will gather October 9 at the start/finish line in Concord to honor the late two-time Cup Series champion nicknamed "Rowdy."
Trump administration says it has no plans for ICE officers at polls. Activists are preparing anyway
As midterm elections approach, some voters are worried about immigration enforcement officers at polling places. Department of Homeland Security officials say they don't plan to send officers en masse to patrol the polls.
Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska's Fat Bear Week
After a week of fierce competition, Backpack emerged victorious as Fat Bear Week champion, the heftiest bear of Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Police bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione’s arrest released
Police bodycam footage shows officers arresting Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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