York Co. deadly shooting ruled as self-defense, no charges filed
The York County Sheriff's Office says it will not press charges against the man who shot and killed 69-year-old Joseph Lewis at a Dollar General store last Thursday.
Gaston Co. Sheriff's Office employee arrested, accused of falsifying time records
Detention Officer Ryan Poole was arrested on Wednesday. The 52-year-old is accused of falsifying time sheets and getting paid for hours he didn't work.
AI-powered private school opening in Charlotte
An artificial intelligence-powered private school is coming to Charlotte in the fall. At Alpha School, teachers use AI to create lesson plans, grade papers and more which founders say frees up time for teachers to pay more attention to students.
UCSO discusses plan to take over patrol of Town of Wingate
Union County Sheriff's Office Lt. James Maye says they are still working through logistics, but expect the official transition to happen sometime in late September or early October. However, deputies have been patrolling the town for some time now.
Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches meteoric price at auction
The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday.
Man charged with murder after Salisbury shooting victim dies
A man is in jail without bond charged with murder after a shooting victim died in Salisbury.
What the Tech: A bad time of year for electronics
If you're shopping for a new phone, tablet, laptop, or TV, you might want to wait. July is one of the worst times of the year to buy most electronics
Sheriff's Office: No charges after deadly shooting at Dollar General in York Co.
No charges are being filed against a man who shot and killed another man outside a Dollar General store in York County.
USC Lancaster's Native American Studies Center archaeology lab named after first volunteer
The University of South Carolina at Lancaster's Native American Studies Center archaeology lab has been named after volunteer Fred βHenryβ Shute.
Charlotte named host city for 2026 MLS All-Star Game
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber joins Charlotte FC owner David Tepper and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to announce Charlotte as the host city for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game.
Wheel Meal Wednesday: Blasian Asian Way
For today's Wheel Meal Wednesday, Adam Wurtzel went to Blasian Asian Way, a business which has expanded since they began as a food truck.
UPDATE: 17-year-old charged with man's murder in east Charlotte
A 17-year-old is now charged with murder after a deadly shooting in east Charlotte. The shooting happened on June 24th on Milton Road near The Plaza.
Rain chances fall, temperatures rise
Isolated pop-up storms will be the only obstacles temperatures have to hurdle on their journeys into the mid-90s over the next several days.
Groundbreaking for Charlotte Fire Department's newest fire station
The city of Charlotte is getting a brand new fire station. Tuesday was the groundbreaking for Firehouse 46.
Union groups protest, accuse Wells Fargo of employee intimidation
The Communications Workers of America teamed up with several other union groups to push for change outside the Wells Fargo Center in Uptown. The groups accuse the bank of intimidating its employees, and spreading misinformation in an attempt to stop them from unionizing, something Wells Fargo denies.
Fort Mill man dies after crashing motorcycle on Doby's Bridge Road
A Fort Mill man is dead after a motorcycle crash late Monday night. 24-year-old Justin Anderson crashed his motorcycle on Doby's Bridge Road just before midnight. He died at the scene.
Wingate Town Council votes to eliminate police department
To little surprise, the Wingate Town Council voted 4-1 to eliminate their police department, despite a last minute plea from officers to residents to save their job.
CMPD Sergeant running for Sheriff is endorsed by former police chief
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's race is heating up. Presumed incumbent Sheriff Garry McFadden now has another challenger in the Sheriffβs race. Current Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Sergeant Ricky Robbins has announced his campaign for Mecklenburg County Sheriff as a Democrat.
Novant Health building new residency programs in Charlotte, enhancing healthcare in the region
Novant Health is making an investment in the future of medicine by expanding its graduate medical education offerings in Charlotte, marking a new era in Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Centerβs 100-year legacy.
SC Lt. Governor launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties
South Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has announced her 2026 bid for governor.
ATL police ID suspect in theft of unreleased BeyoncΓ© music
Atlanta police say they have identified a suspect in the reported theft of BeyoncΓ©'s unreleased music from a rental car being used by her choreographer and a dancer.
Local artists to showcase work at the Charlotte International Arts Festival in September
The fourth annual Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF), a Blumenthal Arts Original, will return to Charlotte September 1-30, 2025. Meet the featured local artists!
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