Man wanted for assault on pregnant woman caught in Gastonia
The Gastonia Police Department has arrested a man who was wanted for several assault charges.
Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era
Argentina is preparing an emotional goodbye to Lionel Messi. The soccer great is set to play his final game for the national team on Tuesday. The 39-year-old helped Argentina win a World Cup and two South American championships during his 21-year international career.
Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance
Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The new Hollywood giant will be known as Skydance. The merger that closed Tuesday brings two of America’s oldest moviemaking studios together.
Two arrested after causing nearly 20,000 service outages in Burke County
Two individuals have been arrested after damaging utility lines in Burke County resulting in thousands of outages.
How Russia and the world are responding to a possible case of pneumonic plague after lab worker dies
The World Health Organization says a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a “very low” risk outside the country as investigators look into what caused the death of a lab employee there last week.
Lincoln Co. inmate accused of throwing "unknown liquid substance" from toilet in officer's face
A Lincoln County inmate is accused of assaulting staff and trying to break out of his cell.
Accused Dilworth traffic cone assault suspect bonds out of jail
The man accused of attacking two women with traffic cones in Dilworth is out of jail.
FBI launches investigation into Charlotte–Mecklenburg Schools
The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s office are taking a closer look at how Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools used federal funding.
Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86
Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died.
Cornelius Police Chief announces retirement
Cornelius Police Chief David Baucom is retiring after more than three decades in law enforcement.
Charlotte’s largest affordable housing provider names new leader
Charlotte’s largest affordable housing provider has a new leader at the helm.
Monroe FD firefighters rescue puppy who fell eight feet into storm water drain
Members of the Monroe Fire Department are being praised for a very unique, four-legged rescue.
Ten-year-veteran of SBI recovering after being shot in the leg
A ten-year veteran of the SBI is recovering after being shot in Rockingham County.
City working to get ahead of parking loss ahead of re-development near Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte leaders are working to get ahead of a possible reduction in parking near Bojangles Coliseum in east Charlotte.
Charlotte City Council considering ways to make it more difficult for predatory towing companies to operate
Charlotte City Council is working to make it harder for predatory towing companies to operate in the Queen City.
Investigation underway after partial roof collapse during south Charlotte house fire
An investigation is underway after massive fire destroyed a south Charlotte home.
Huntersville Police: Woman dies days after being strangled by husband
A Huntersville woman has died days after police say she was strangled by her husband.
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn is sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder
A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on “American Idol” has been sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole for the murder of his wife while he was having an affair.
Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the 'biggest regret of my career' in a new book
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.” Tillis also says he “should’ve stopped” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from becoming Health and Human Services secretary.
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak is the largest in decades in the US
Pennsylvania has more than 1,000 measles cases this year, making it the largest state outbreak in decades. Since the beginning of last year, large outbreaks have been reported in several states. South Carolina had the largest, with 997 cases reported.
Husband arrested for the murder of his wife in Huntersville
The Huntersville Police have arrested a suspect connected to a homicide near Eastfield Road in Huntersville.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last
Alex Ovechkin said Monday that his 22nd season in the NHL will be his last, beginning the farewell tour for the longtime Washington Capitals captain who holds the league's career goal-scoring record.
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