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TV funnyman Conan O’Brien is tapped to host next Oscars

A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel for the second time to host their big show, the Academy Awards will pivot to another familiar TV funnyman — Conan O’Brien.

VTGCLT pop-up shop grand opening at Camp North End

VTGCLT Pop is a full-scale pop-up shop in Camp North End that features handmade and vintage wares from 90+ of the best local and regional creatives.

Trump won more young voters, but many don't agree with him on issues

Young voters swung toward President-elect Donald Trump in this year’s election, but according to AP VoteCast, they’re not the staunchly conservative base that he’s relied on in the past.

Former South Meck teacher charged with sex crimes takes plea deal

A former teacher at South Mecklenburg High School accused of having sex with an 18-year-old student, has taken a plea deal.

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Technologies: Fiscal Q1 earnings snapshot

Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (AKTS) on Thursday reported a loss of $6.4 million in its fiscal first quarter.

Up 'n Adam On Tour: The Price is Right

Adam Wurtzel went to the studio of iconic game show "The Price is Right" to meet Drew Carey, announcer George Gray, and get a behind the scenes look at the production.

Annual Cabarrus giving tree program

For the 20th consecutive year, the Wendy Gainey Memorial Christmas Tree is shining bright in the rotunda of the Cabarrus County Government Center

Northwood office leases more than 360,000 square feet in Ballantyne

Northwood Office, a commercial development leasing and property management firm based in Charlotte, announced it signed and commenced 33 new, expanding and renewed office leases from April through September 2024 across its Ballantyne portfolio

Whistleblower sounds alarm about destruction of tribal sites in NC

A career archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service says managers have been engaging in irresponsible and illegal behavior that has resulted in damage to Native American sites across the forested slopes of North Carolina.

8 monkeys still on the loose in South Carolina

43 primates escaped the Alpha Genesis Primate research center in Yemassee last Wednesday.

Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education

President-elect Donald Trump has a vision for education that revolves around a single goal: to rid America’s schools of perceived “wokeness” and “left-wing indoctrination.”

Grillo's, Boka team up for pickle toothpaste

Boka has teamed up with Grillo’s Pickles to create a pickle toothpaste.

NCDMV services restored after NCDIT mainframe issues

N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles operations were severely impacted by N.C. Department of Information Technology mainframe computer connection issues.

Registered sex offender arrested after being found with missing teen

A registered sex offender was arrested Thursday after being found with a missing 14-year-old girl in Monroe.

Advance Auto Parts is closing hundreds of stores in an effort to turn its business around

Advance Auto Parts is closing more than 500 stores and shedding another 200 independent locations as part of its efforts to revive its struggling business.

Record number of runners expected for 20th annual Charlotte Marathon

The 20th annual Charlotte Marathon is this weekend, and it is preparing for a record number of participants.

Up 'n Adam On Tour: Big Brother

Adam Wurtzel went to a reunion party featuring well known cast members of the reality competition series "Big Brother."

All clear given after bomb threat at Holbrook Middle School

Police are investigating a report of a bomb threat at Holbrook Middle School in Gaston County.

Country singer Tyler Childers to perform in Charlotte on 2025 tour

Country singer Tyler Childers is coming to Charlotte in 2025.

Conviction and 7-year sentence for Alex Murdaugh's banker overturned in appeal of juror's dismissal

The banker who prosecutors say helped Alex Murdaugh move millions of dollars around to avoid detection of his thefts in exchange for a share of the money has had his conviction and seven-year prison sentence overturned on appeal.