Man arrested after deadly street racing crash in Gastonia
A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly crash on Hoffman Road in Gastonia
Egg prices reach record high despite Trump's predictions and bird flu outbreak slowing
U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 per dozen despite President Donald Trump’s predictions, a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks.
Market rebounds after Trump pauses tariffs for all except China
President Donald Trump announced a 90 day pause on the tariff's he implemented. In a lengthy post to Truth Social, Trump said he would immediately put a hold on tariffs imposed on all countries except for China.
Monroe City Council votes against adding additional regulations to drag shows
The majority of Monroe City Council voted against a plan to put drag shows in the same category as strip clubs. The controversial proposal would have classified drag shows as adult entertainment while giving police more control to regulate the events.
The Masters: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for golf's first major of 2025
The Masters begins Thursday at Augusta National, where defending champion Scottie Scheffler will try to win his third green jacket.
Woman can testify Weinstein used force to rape her despite his acquittal, judge rules
A judge says an accuser will be allowed to use the word “force” in her testimony at Harvey Weinstein’s retrial even though the disgraced movie mogul was acquitted of a rape charge that alleged he used physical force against her.
Dog kills skunk with rabies, fourth confirmed case in Gaston County in 2025
A dog killed a skunk that tested positive for rabies, the fourth confirmed case in Gaston County of the year.
Study: North Carolina has 4th-highest hit-and-run crash rate in U.S.
North Carolina has the fourth-highest hit-and-run crash rate in the United States.
Clouds build ahead of late-week rain
Two rounds of widespread rain arrive between Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon.
LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete to have likeness depicted in a Ken doll
Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll.
CLT Airport prepares for spring break travel
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is gearing up for Spring Break travelers, with many local schools scheduled to begin their breaks starting the afternoon of Friday, April 11th.
Ex-congressman Nickel entering race to unseat North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina announced on Wednesday his candidacy to try to unseat Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026, saying a “fighter for what’s right for our state” is needed and criticizing the Republican incumbent for backing President Donald Trump's agenda.
Stocks surge after President Trump announces a 90-day pause on most tariffs
U.S. stocks are flying higher after President Donald Trump announced a drop in some of his tariffs, except for China.
Roof collapse at Dominican club kills at least 124 as officials scramble to identify victims
A crowd of people grew increasingly agitated Wednesday as they waited at the Dominican Republic’s forensic institute for news of their loved ones still missing a day after a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub, killing at least 124 people and injuring hundreds more.
Local traffic stop leads to discovery of $1M in stolen vehicles
A traffic stop in Monroe lead to the discovery of more than $1 million in stolen vehicles.
Asheville tourism expected to rebound following Hurricane Helene
Businesses in Asheville are expecting tourism to fully rebound following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Charlotte Wine + Food Festival This Month
Springtime is here, which means one of Charlotte's top events is quickly approaching!
Local Magician Jack Kelly on 'Fool Us' This Week
Be ready to be amazed! Local magician Jack Kelly is set for his first appearance on 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us' this Friday in Las Vegas.
NWS no longer translating watches and warnings for non-English speakers
The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, a change that experts say could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving warnings about extreme weather.
US stocks hold relatively steady as bonds show more stress
US stocks opened mostly lower on Wednesday as markets remain shaky following latest escalations in the global trade war.
China raising its retaliatory tariff on the US to 84%
China again vowed to “fight to the end” Wednesday in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84%.
What the Tech: iPhone price increase
There's a wave of "panic buying" happening as people worry about potential price hikes due to ongoing trade tariffs between the US and China. Apple stores and cell providers are seeing increased traffic from customers looking to snag a new device before prices potentially skyrocket.
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