NASA's Mars Perseverance snaps a selfie as a Martian dust devil blows by
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Defense Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump's use
The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a gifted Boeing 747 from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One.
NFL teams can keep using the tush push after ban proposal fails at owners meetings
A proposed ban on the tush push failed on Wednesday at the NFL owners’ meetings, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
Penske fires top 3, including Tim Cindric, from IndyCar organization as part of cheating scandal
Roger Penske has fired team president Tim Cindric, IndyCar managing director Ron Ruzewski and IndyCar general manager Kyle Moyer in the wake of an Indianapolis 500 cheating scandal.
SC death row inmate from Rock Hill wants to volunteer to die after friends are executed
A South Carolina inmate whose best friend and four other inmates have been put to death in less than a year appears to want to die himself.
Democratic congressman Gerry Connolly, a fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly has died at age 75. His family says he died at home Wednesday morning, surrounded by family members.
Charlotte man sentenced for assaulting postal carriers
A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by three years of probation after he assaulted two U.S. Postal Service mail carriers.
Justice Dept. investigating former New York Gov. Cuomo over pandemic testimony
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after congressional Republicans recommended that he be charged with lying over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday.
Local business, nonprofit gifts veteran HVAC system
Local nonprofit Purple Heart Homes teamed with Andersen Heating & Cooling to gift veteran Yolanda Hill a new HVAC system.
NC man attacked by coyote is bitten several times before strangling the animal
A Roxboro man was taken to the hospital Tuesday after authorities said he was bitten multiple times by a coyote that he then strangled to death.
NC residents have less than 2 months to file claim against 23andMe
People living in North Carolina have less than two months to file claims against 23andMe over the company's 2023 security breach. You're eligible to file a claim if you meet one of three criteria.
FEMA says approx. 200 families in WNC still living in temporary housing after Helene
FEMA gave an update Tuesday on Hurricane Helene relief efforts across North Carolina.
Edwin Peacock sworn-in to District 6 seat left vacant after Tariq Bokhari's departure
City council voted Monday to appoint Peacock to Tariq Bokhari's vacant seat. Bokhari stepped down to serve in the Trump Administration.
Ex-York Co. Sheriff's Deputy arrested, charged with ill treatment of animals
Amari Anne Mitchell (L) is the former deputy. She and Kaitlyn Johnson were arrested last week after an investigation found Mitchell had left her dog outside for several days without adequate food, water or shelter.
Local GOP group calls on Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign
It's all tied to a settlement with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings. Republicans say the city of Charlotte is refusing to disclose critical details of the settlement, adding that payments involving taxpayer money are not shielded by personnel exemptions.
UPDATE: Man accused of stabbing pregnant woman to death extradited to Rock Hill
A man is accused of stabbing a pregnant woman he was in a relationship with during an argument has been extradited to Rock Hill.
George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on 'Cheers' dies at 76
George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf,” has died. He was 76.
Highlights from Day 8 of the Cannes Film Festival | PHOTOS
Much of the cinema world has descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza holds its 78th edition.
Coca-Cola 600 memorable moments: 10 races that shaped the legacy of NASCAR’s Crown Jewel
For more than six decades, the Coca-Cola 600 has delivered unforgettable moments, thrilling finishes and defining performances that have cemented NASCAR’s toughest race as one of the sport’s crown jewel events. From dramatic lead changes to historic victories, the Coca-Cola 600 continues to captivate fans with its unique blend of endurance, speed and strategy.
Carowinds Opens Waterpark Season with New Adults-Only Attraction
Carowinds’ Carolina Harbor Waterpark will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 24.
Levi Strauss agrees to sell Dockers for up to $391 million
Levi Strauss is set to finally part ways with Dockers, inking a deal to sell its brand once credited with propelling the popularity of “Casual Fridays” to Authentic Brands Group.
Trump officials set new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy people
Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved under a major new policy shift unveiled Tuesday by the Trump administration.
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