βPlanet paradeβ to shine brightly in night sky
The end of January has a wonderful surprise in store for stargazers.
Mom gives birth in Krispy Kreme parking lot
A year of free sweet treats is on the way for one Alabama family after a mom gave birth in the parking lot of a Krispy Kreme.
The CIA believes COVID most likely originated from a lab but has low confidence in its own finding
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory but has "low confidence" in its own conclusion.
Police investigating triple-shooting in East Spencer
No arrests have been made after a triple shooting in East Spencer.
Family displaced after house fire in Burke County
A family of four, including two children, are displaced after a house fire in Burke County.
Independence shut down near Bojangles Coliseum due to crash
The outbound lanes on Independence Boulevard have been shut down due to a car accident early Sunday morning.
Warmest air of 2025 aroundΒ corner
After the coldest week the Queen City has seen in years, there's finally a bright - and warm - light at the end of the tunnel.
Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security secretary
The Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary.
Kia recalls more than 80,000 U.S. autos due to improper air bag deployment and improper wiring
Kia is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged and prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly.
Families sue TikTok in France over teen suicides they say are linked to harmful content
Seven families are suing TikTok in France, accusing the platform of failing to moderate harmful content and exposing children to life-threatening material.
Paul McCartney says he fears AI will rip off artists
Paul McCartneyΒ urged the British government not to make a change to copyright laws that he says could letΒ artificial intelligenceΒ companies rip off artists.
Chambers hires former Panther Captain Munnerlyn as head coach
Julius L. Chambers High School hired former Carolina Panther and South Carolina Gamecock Captain Munnerlyn to be the next head coach.
Immigration crackdown begins
Federal efforts to stop illegal immigration are broadening. The executive orders President Trump signed are either in action or theyβre in court.
One dead, one injured in south Charlotte house fire
One person died in a house fire in south Charlotte on Friday night.
Parents feel betrayed after a Monroe daycare employee is charged with misdemeanor child abuse
Parents are angry with a Monroe daycare after an employee was arrested and charged with misdemeanor child abuse. Childtime Learning Center is facing backlash for what some parents have called harsh treatment of kids.
Target is ending its diversity goals as a strong DEI opponent occupies the White House
Discount store chain Target says itβs joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Trump and Vance join March for Life anti-abortion activists in celebrating the movement's gains
President Donald Trump vowed to support anti-abortion-rights protesters in his second term as tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Washington on Friday for the annual March for Life.
Johnson & Wales' basketball games on Saturday to support Breast Cancer Awareness, Kay Yow Cancer Fund
Johnson & Wales University will host Play4KayΒ aΒ double header of womenβs and menβs basketball games against Erskine College onΒ Saturday, January 25 to promote breast cancer awareness.
First Pediatric Influenza-related death confirmed in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that the state has suffered its first pediatric flu-related death of the season.
18 year old, juvenile charged in deadly northwest Charlotte shooting
An 18-year-old man and another juvenile have been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting at a convenience store on January 14th.
Warm relief steadily builds
After spending much of this week at or below freezing, much warmer air swells into the Carolinas over the next five days.
One person shot on I-85 in Charlotte
One person has been transported to a local hospital after being shot on I-85 near Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte.
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