Ex. Tenn. deputy sentenced after posing as teen online to exploit children
An investigation that began with a vigilant York County parent has ended with a former Tennessee Sheriff's deputy being sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.
Judge sentences Charlotte man for gunning down couple in front of their three-year-old child
A Charlotte man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for a 2020 shooting that killed a couple.
Trump and Whatley double down on the administration's record in North Carolina Senate contest
President Donald Trump has tested his midterm campaign appeal in Gastonia, N.C. as he tries to help his handpicked Republican Senate hopeful and former national party chairman.
Fed rate hike likely means more expensive credit cards and mortgages, but savers may rejoice
The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of borrowing money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers. The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point, the first rate hike since the summer of 2023.
Trump campaigns in Gastonia rally with his handpicked Senate nominee Michael Whatley
President Donald Trump has traveled to North Carolina on Wednesday to campaign with Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley in Gastonia, as the former national party chairman tries to shore up his campaign against Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper.
Zuckerberg distances Meta from calls for a coordinated approach on an AI slowdown
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says it's up to each AI company to ensure its technology is safe, distancing himself from calls for a coordinated slowdown in AI development. His comments, posted on social media, appear to respond to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's proposal for a collaborative approach.
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation and the central bank also signaled that another rate hike could occur later this year.
Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author of 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,' dies at 81
Annie Dillard, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author and essayist renowned for her poetic explorations of nature, love, spirituality and the art of writing in the “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” “The Maytrees” and numerous other works, has died.
Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it
Fencing has gone up around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs. That vote came after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building.
Man charged for being under the influence during deadly February crash
A 22-year-old Fort Mill man has been charged for an accident that killed a female in late February.
3 people killed when NBC and Telemundo news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus collision
A TV news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed in Los Angeles and burst into flames, killing three people while covering the fatal collision of an SUV and a city bus.
NC health officials identify likely source of brain-eating amoeba that killed teen
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has identified the likely source of a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba that killed a teenager late last month.
Iredell Co. Sheriff's Office charges parents in death of 3 month old baby
Kendal Hayes and Glenn Delgreco II are now charged with first-degree murder in the death of their three-month-old infant daughter.
Two more top-tier CMS officials announce their plans to step down
Two more high-ranking Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials have announced their plans to step down.
Tree falls on utility pole, snapping it in half, knocking out power, and forcing a road closure
A fallen tree is to blame for a power outage that left more than 4,000 Duke Energy customers without electricity in north Charlotte on Tuesday.
Pet of the week: Meet Marvin!
Marvin has been in a foster home and is "the total package". If you're looking for the perfect companion, Marvin is your guy!
AI rivals found rare agreement on safety. Putting it into practice is harder
Leading voices in AI, including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, agree that AI development needs to slow down. This consensus follows a former researcher’s warning about AI's threats to humanity.
As AI debate flares, Melania Trump tours a North Carolina school to see technology at work
First lady Melania Trump visited an elementary school in northwestern North Carolina Tuesday, where she said the U.S. must lead on artificial intelligence. Her trip Tuesday comes as tech and political leaders debate about how best to regulate the AI industry.
Parent of Charlotte secret peeping victim speaks out
Parents are speaking out after a repeat offender is accused of secret peeping in a South Charlotte Target store. Police say the suspect followed several young girls around the store and recorded videos under their skirts. He’s now facing one count of secret peeping and 3 counts of indecent liberties with a child.
Man shot after altercation at Rock Hill residence
The Rock Hill Police Department is investigating a shooting incident at a Rock Hill residence.
Son of local commissioner now charged with first-degree murder after weekend shooting
The son of a Huntersville Town Commissioner is behind bars, charged with first-degree murder.
Reward climbs to $50,000 for info about 2020 Juneteenth mass shooting in Charlotte
Governor Josh Stein announced on Monday the incentive to track down those responsible for killing four people during a Juneteenth celebration on Beatties Ford Road.
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