Part of Charlotte Rail Trail closing for maintenance
A small portion of the Rail Trail, between East Park Street and East Camden Road, will be closed for maintenance starting on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Officials give update on deadly midair collision in DC
Officials say at least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River and no survivors have been found following the midair collision of an passenger jet and a Blackhawk helicopter.
Figure skating club says 6 members or associates were killed in a plane crash near DC
U.S. Figure Skating confirmed that several skaters, coaches and family members were on the commercial flight after attending a development camp that followed the national championships that wrapped up Sunday in Wichita, Kansas.
Mint Hill Events announces 2025 schedule
Mint Hill has release the city's 2025 event schedule. Take a look at what's in store for Mint Hill residents and visitors.
Caught on camera: 100-year-old escapes California wildfires from nursing home
Police bodycam shows the moment a 100-year-old woman was rescued from the California wildfires.
Tips for tackling your taxes
The IRS began accepting and processing tax returns Monday.
Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC
An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River
Teen murder suspect breaks down in court, sobs "I love you, mama."
Police arrested and charged Sean Simpson in connection to a deadly shooting over the weekend in Gastonia. The victim's family says they are happy their loved one's alleged killer is behind bars, but now two families are dealing with the loss of two lives.
Some NC companies ditching DEI and leaning toward 'belonging'
Some NC companies are ditching 'DEI' and leaning toward βadaptabilityβ, βa culture of belongingβ, and βinclusivityβ.
LaMelo Ball to miss at least one week with ankle sprain
The Charlotte Hornets announced that LaMelo Ball will miss at least one week after suffering a left ankle sprain against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
Meta agrees to pay $25 million to settle lawsuit from Trump after Jan. 6 suspension
MetaΒ has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by PresidentΒ Donald TrumpΒ against the company after it suspended his accounts followingΒ the Jan. 6, 2021, attackΒ on the Capitol.
Local wedding venue owner arrested on fraud charges, now under $1M bond
Union County Sheriff's deputies began investigating Jason Lottmann and multiple reports of fraud involving his business, Champagne Manor, in December 2024.
PSA Airlines relocating its corporate headquarters to Charlotte
PSA Airlines, part of American Airlines Group, will be relocating its corporate headquarters from Dayton, Ohio to Charlotte in 2026.
Wegmans recalls frozen chicken nuggets due to possible bone fragments
Wegmans is recalling frozen chicken nuggets in eight states and the District of Columbia because there may be bone fragments in the packages.
Ford F-150 was Charlotteβs best-selling used car in 2024
Ford F-150 was the best-selling used vehicle in the Charlotte area in 2024.
Paris Olympian to headline Fencing demonstration in Charlotte
A Team USA Paris Olympian will headline a free fencing demonstration at the Convention Center on Saturday, February 15th.
Pre-Sale Tickets Now Available for 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff at zMAX Dragway
Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship Playoffs that will take place this September in Concord.
This year's hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox says
Get ready for an onslaught of ads full of celebrities, cute animals and snack brands during breaks in the action at Super Bowl 59.
Trump says he plans to send migrants in US illegally to Guantanamo
President Donald Trump says he's directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are living illegally in the United States.
Trump signs the Laken Riley Act into law as his administrationβs first piece of legislation
President Donald Trump has signed the Laken Riley Act into law as his administrationβs first piece of legislation. It mandates the detention and potential deportation of people in the U.S. illegally who are accused of theft and violent crimes before theyβve actually been convicted.
Trump White House rescinds memo freezing federal grants after widespread confusion
President Donald Trumpβs budget office has rescinded an memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.
Fed hold rates steady, says job market is 'solid' while inflation 'remains somewhat elevated'
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue.
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