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Construction Starting Soon On I-85 North Bridge

The project will construct a new two-lane street between Research Drive and J.W. Clay Boulevard in Charlotte's northeast corridor.

Newton Man Sentenced To Prison For String Of Armed Robberies In NC

Adrian Alexander Bryson, 29, was ordered to serve 121 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for Hobbs Act Robbery and possession and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.

Team South Carolina Responds To Tropical Storm Debby

The State Emergency Operations Center is fully operational and staffed by emergency personnel from multiple state agencies and emergency organizations 24 hours a day.

Calm Returns To Wall Street, And Stocks Bounce Back After Worst Drops In Two Years

Stocks rose on Wall Street as calm returned to the market a day after its worst drop in nearly two years.

Partners Provides Therapy Dog To Newton-Conover City Schools

Partners Health Management joined the Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education, Catawba County government officials and others in welcoming Jett, a therapy dog, as a member of the school district’s support staff.

Governor Cooper Announces Federal Funding To Increase Renewable Energy Capacity

Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to announce new funding through the Department of Energy to enhance North Carolina’s electrical grid and increase capacity for renewable energy storage.

Elon Musk's X Sues Advertisers Over Alleged 'Massive Advertiser Boycott' After Twitter Takeover

Elon Musk’s social media platform X has sued a group of advertisers, alleging that a “massive advertiser boycott” deprived the company of billions of dollars in revenue and violated antitrust laws.

Attorney General Josh Stein Announces NC's Price Gouging Law Is In Effect

Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that the price gouging law is in effect after Gov. Roy Cooper declared a statewide state of emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby.

Lincoln County Woman Enjoys $1 Million Scratch-Off Win

Mary Young of Lincolnton tried her luck on a $50 scratch-off and won a $1 million prize.

SCDOT Responding To Impacts Of Tropical Storm Debby

As heavy rainfall related to Tropical Storm Debby moves into South Carolina, SCDOT operations crews and support teams are working around the clock to respond to weather-related impacts to the state's road network.

Carolina School Closures Due To Tropical Storm Debby

Schools in the Carolinas have begin closing to take prepare for the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby.

Harris Selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate, Aiming To Add Midwest Muscle To Ticket

Vice President Kamala Harris has made a decision on her running mate, with four people close to the process saying Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is her choice.

AP: Taylor Swift Leads The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations, Followed By Post Malone

It’s Taylor Swift’s world, and the MTV Video Music Award nominations are the latest proof.

Truist Named Title Sponsor Of PGA TOUR’s Charlotte-Based Signature Event

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), Quail Hollow Club and the PGA TOUR today announced a seven-year agreement for Truist to become title sponsor of the PGA TOUR’s Charlotte, North Carolina, event — renamed the Truist Championship.

Tasty Tuesday: Charlotte Brunch Fest Preview

It's Tasty Tuesday, and you can get in on the action too! The Charlotte Brunch Festival happens next month, but we're giving you a sneak preview this morning!

Piedmont Natural Gas Urges Customers To Prepare For Flooding And Severe Storms

As Tropical Storm Debby approaches North Carolina, Piedmont Natural Gas is urging customers to follow a few simple steps to stay safe if their natural gas equipment or appliances are damaged or flooded due to severe weather.

CMPD Officer Arrested For Extortion And Disclosure Of Private Images

CMPD is conducting a criminal investigation that resulted in the arrest of CMPD Officer Joel Medina.

Up 'n Adam: Rocket Man Pole Vault

Adam Wurtzel met the coaches and students of Rocket Man Pole Vault in Mooresville.

Panthers Dealing With Injuries To Top 2 Draft Picks, Backup QB Andy Dalton Before Preseason Opener

The Carolina Panthers will be without their top two draft picks and backup quarterback Andy Dalton as they prepare for their preseason opener on Thursday night at the New England Patriots.

Pineville PD Releases Body Cam Video Of Deadly Shooting

May 15th, 2024, a fateful afternoon in Pineville. The Pineville Police Department got a call that day that 46-year-old Dennis Bodden shoplifted some groceries from the Food Lion on Johnston Rd.