House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain
The House rejected President-elect Donald Trump's new plan Thursday to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.
Max Muhleman, who revolutionized seat licensing and helped bring pro sports to Charlotte, dies at 88
Sports marketer Max Muhleman, who was credited with the concept of developing the permanent seat license in professional sports and helping the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets land expansion teams, has died at 88.
Man wanted for March murder in north Charlotte arrested
It's been nine months since the murder of a 20-year-old man in north Charlotte, but CMPD says the suspected killer is now in custody.
Atrium Health to increase minimum wage
Atrium Health is raising its minimum wage for North and South Carolina-based workers.
Gov. Cooper awards UNC legend Roy Williams with the Order of The Long Leaf Pine
Governor Roy Cooper presented longtime North Carolina basketball coach Roy Williams with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the Stateβs Highest Honorary Society.
Big Lots planning going out of business sales at all locations
Discount retailer Big Lots says it does not believe its sale to a private equity firm will happen, so it is planning going out of business sales for its remaining locations.
The last home game for the Carolina Panthers and a special visit from the Stanley Cup | Top sporting events around Charlotte
The holiday week may slow down some sports around the Queen City but the puck is still in play for the CharlotteΒ Checkers and more. Click through the gallery to see what sporting events are happening around Charlotte this week, December 19th-December 25th.
Government shutdown at risk as Trump's demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind
A government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure out how to meet President-elect Donald Trumpβs sudden demands β and keep his own job.
Changes on the horizon at Carowinds
Carowinds' parent company, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, announced a more than $1 billion investment in the family of theme parks over the next two years.
Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO will return to New York to face murder charges
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcareβs CEO will return to New York to face murder charges. Luigi Mangione agreed on Thursday to be extradited at a court appearance in Pennsylvania where he was arrested last week after five days on the run.
Up 'n Adam: Cirque du Soleil 'Twas the Night Before
Adam Wurtzel went to Ovens Auditorium to become part of the act at Cirque du Soleil's new Holiday production 'Twas the Night Before.
Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from GA election case against Trump and others
A state appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
The best Christmas movies for every mood
'Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is. Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle list the best Christmas movies for every mood.
A GOP power grab in North Carolina becomes a referendum on democracy
Democrats in North Carolina were celebrating big wins after the November election. Now Republicans are stripping powers away from newly elected officials anticipating they'll lose their veto-proof majority next year.
Fight over Silfab Solar facility heads to court
A judge is not making any decisions on trying to stop the company from doing business around York County.
Amazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract
Workers at seven Amazon facilities are on strike. The union said that the workers are joining the picket line Thursday after Amazon ignored a Sunday deadline the union set for contract negotiations.
Preparation for NYE celebrations underway in Times Square
The giant, seven-foot-tall "2025" numerals touched down on the Broadway Plaza between 46th and 47th streets on Wednesday morning.
NC Therapy K9 wins award for her work after Helene
Kora, the therapy dog for the Asheville, North Carolina police department, is receiving a national award.
Customers disgusted by Uptown parking garage, want change before prices increase
A Charlotte parking deck has raised concerns over how dirty it has become. Some feel the filthΒ could be dangerous.
Shelby family spending Christmas in a camper because of Hurricane Helene
It's been more than three months since Hurricane Helene left parts of North Carolina devastated. The Mathis family in Shelby is one of many families still working to recover after the storm.
West Charlotte woman scared, angry after home is broken into twice this month
Sleep and peace of mind has been hard to come by for her this month because after her home was broken into twice in December.
Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point β its third cut this year β but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation.
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