Five people escape house fire in Hickory, several pets do not
Investigators say five people escaped a house fire in Hickory Wednesday morning.
Duke Energy volunteers assemble 10,000 hygiene kits for people in need
More than 200 volunteers from Duke Energy and other organizations came together Wednesday in Uptown to assemble 10,000 hygiene kits for people in need.
The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
The national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, highlighting the impact of defense costs, social programs, and interest on the deficit.
Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8
The Kennedy Center has told a federal court it won't try to restore Donald Trump's name to the building facade before at least Sept. 8.
North Carolina and NC State are set to play a nonconference game in Greensboro
Atlantic Coast Conference rivals North Carolina and N.C. State will meet in a nonconference men's basketball game in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Dec. 15.
National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate
Sen. Darline Graham, running in South Carolina's runoff election, stumbled over a foreign policy question during a debate. When asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea on Tuesday night, she admitted, “national security is not my thing.”
One dead in Tuesday night incident on Monroe Road
Police are conducting a homicide investigation southeast Charlotte. It happened around 6:30 Tuesday night on Monroe Road near Covedale Drive.
Pet of the week: Meet Latte!
Latte is a volunteer favorite and has spent the last three months at the shelter. If you're looking for a perfect addition to your home, Latte is your guy!
Coroner confirms human remains found in trash can are Chesterfield Co. missing woman
New details in the case of a missing woman from Chesterfield County. 43-year-old LaShaunda Spurlock disappeared in 2024.
3 suspected copper thieves arrested one week after CMPD officer is hurt trying to capture them
Three suspected copper thieves have been arrested one week after a CMPD officer was hurt trying to stop them.
Iredell Co. Sheriff announces arrest in Greg Biffle home break-in investigation
Authorities in Iredell County have announced a significant break in the burglary of the Mooresville estate of the late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle.
Deputies arrest local man for sex crimes involving a child
A Lincoln County man is accused of sex crimes involving a juvenile. Deputies arrested 35-year-old Desmond Jones on Saturday.
Man shot by Monroe police officer over the weekend dies from his injuries
A man shot by a police officer in Monroe over the weekend has died from his injuries.
NASCAR declares August 18th as "Kyle Busch Day"
NASCAR has declared Wednesday, August 18th, "Kyle Busch Day."
CMS teachers and staff prepare for new school year
With one week to go before students return to class in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, teachers and school staff are getting classrooms ready.
CMS Superintendent back on the job after an investigation
Charlotte Mecklenburg School Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill is back on the job after a three month investigation.
Homicide investigation in southeast Charlotte
Medic says one person has been pronounced deceased.
Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say
Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease
Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded cable TV sports giant ESPN, has died at the age of 93.
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top, has died at 77.
US and Canada hold last-minute talks to stop Trump’s 50% tariffs
If no deal is reached, Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors.
Trump says man working for Charlotte-based mission is now free 9 months after being kidnapped
A missionary working for a Charlotte-based organization is now free after being held captive in Niger for nine months.
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