Convicted Felon Arrested For Illegally Possessing Weapons, Narcotics
A convicted felon was arrested after deputies said they found five firearms and approximately 77 grams of narcotics at his residence in Catawba County.
49-Year-Old Man Sentenced For Robbing His Former Employer, Shooting Three Victims
A 49-year-old Charlotte man will serve the next 34 years in prison for committing an armed robbery on his former employer in July of 2021.
The Ten Commandments Must Be Displayed In Louisiana Classrooms Under New Law
Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.
US Soldier Convicted Of Theft In Russia And Sentenced To Nearly 4 Years In Prison
A court in Russiaβs far eastern city of Vladivostok convicted a visiting American soldier of stealing and making threats of murder, and it sentenced him to three years and nine months in prison.
Mecklenburg County Woman Had To Calm Down After $700k Win
Donna Smith of Huntersville could barely contain her excited Sunday morning after winning a $700,000 top prize.
Juneteenth At The Gantt | PHOTOS
This year's Juneteenth lineup focuses on the artistic perspectives of our youth, modern conversations surrounding the cross-cultural impact of Blackness, and the importance of positive exchange as a form of community care.
Deputies: 18-Year-Old Arrested After Breaking Into Former High School
An 18-year-old and 17-year-old were charged with offenses relating to breaking in to Piedmont High and Middle Schools.
Unloaded Weapons Don't Violate N.C. Safe Gun Storage Law, Appeals Court Says
A North Carolina appeals court has decided that a gun must be loaded for someone to be convicted of failing to properly store the weapon at home to protect minors living there.
Charlotte Knights Surprise Veteran With A Mortgage-Free Home
U.S. Army Veteran Jacob Schanck and his family were surprised with a mortgage-free home at a Charlotte Knights game.
Joe Duncan Sings the National Anthem Tonight for the Charlotte Knights
Joe Duncan is getting his big shot! Ahead of his performance of the National Anthem tonight for the Charlotte Knights, he spent the morning at the ballpark with Homer the Dragon and Knights VP of Communications Tommy Viola.
Charlotte Sportsβ Queen City Parlay Raises $15K For Veterans Bridge Home
Following a successful Memorial Day Weekend across the Charlotte sports community, organizers of the inaugural Queen City Parlay are excited to donate $15K to Veterans Bridge Home.
Avoiding Kids' Summer Boredom
Summer is a stressful time for parents. Finding childcare and scrambling to keep children occupiedβ¦ only to hear the dreaded words: βIβm bored.β
Willie Mays, The Giants' Electrifying 'Say Hey Kid,' Dies At 93
Willie Mays, baseballβs exuberant and electrifying βSay Hey Kid,β has died at 93.
Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration For West Jefferson Affected By Flooding
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for the Town of West Jefferson in Ashe County that suffered damages from a significant flood event on May 26.
Charlotte History Museum Welcomes New U.S. Citizens On Independence Day
Naturalization Ceremony is an annual Fourth of July tradition at the Charlotte Museum of History.
Russia And North Korea Sign Partnership Deal That Appears To Be Strongest Since Cold War
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces βaggression.β
46-Year-Old Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Minor
Great Falls resident Ivan White was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Powerball Tickets Sold In Greensboro And Union County Expiring Soon
PowerballΒ players in North Carolina, especially those around Greensboro and Stallings, should double-check any tickets they have to see if they are the winner of two unclaimed prizes worth $100,000 and $200,000.
Police: 4 Men Arrested For Robbing US Postal Workers in Charlotte & Greensboro
A scary trend developing in North Carolina has made its way to Charlotte. United States Postal Service workers robbed at gunpoint. It's happened in Greensboro, too.
Motorcyclist Killed During Crash Involving CATS Bus
One man is dead following a crash involving a CATS bus. That crash shut down Independence Blvd. for more than two hours during rush hour Tuesday evening.
Jennings And McFadden Split On Governor's Veto On HB 834
Chief Johnny Jennings released a statement following Governor Roy Cooperβs veto of House Bill 834.
Half A Million Immigrants Could Eventually Get U.S. Citizenship Under Biden's New Plan
President Joe Biden is taking an expansive election year step to offer relief to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants without legal status in the U.S.
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