27-Year-Old sentenced to life in prison for killing man in Gastonia
A Gastonia man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a Gaston County jury found him guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday, July 10, 2025,
NoDa bar and bottle shop owner arrested on numerous felony embezzlement charges
The owner of a well-known bar and bottle shop in NoDa is facing nine felony tax charges.
Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after two consumers suffer vision loss from ejecting lids
almart is recalling about 850,000 stainless steel water bottles because the lid can “forcefully eject” and unexpectedly strike consumers — resulting in permanent vision loss for two people to date.
Gaston County Mugshots July 10th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Thursday, July 10th.
What the Tech: AI voice clone scams
Imagine getting a frantic call from your child or parent in the middle of the night. Their voice is panicked, they say they're in trouble, and they desperately need money immediately. Your heart races, and your first instinct is to help. But what if it wasn't them at all? What if it was a scammer, using artificial intelligence to clone their voice?
Cornelius Police officer suspended after interaction with woman aiding dog in hot car
It happened in early June. The woman called 911 because she saw a dog in a hot car, and then she opened the door of that car to give the dog water.
Federally indicted Charlotte city councilwoman to seek re-election
Indicted Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawanna Brown plans to seek re-election. Brown posted on Facebook she will officially file for her District Three seat next week.
6 people hurt after 2 alarm fire in south Charlotte
An investigation is underway after a two-alarm fire at a south Charlotte apartment complex. It started around 5:30 AM Thursday at the Aurea Station Apartments on Winter Oaks Lane.
Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration says
The Trump administration says it will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program.
US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in Mexico
The U.S. has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, saying a flesh-eating parasite has moved further north in Mexico than previously reported.
Governor Stein Announces $7.3 Million Will Help Small Business Recovery in Western North Carolina
A total of $7.3 million will support projects in the City of Morganton, the towns of Gamewell and Clyde, and in Chimney Rock Village.
North Carolina's first standalone children's hospital set to bring 8,000 jobs to a Raleigh suburb
North Carolina’s first standalone children’s hospital will be built in a bedroom community near the state capital, the project’s health systems announced Thursday, creating a campus estimated to bring 8,000 jobs to the area.
Ford recalls over 850,000 cars in the US due to potential fuel pump failure
Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars across the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.
Mayor Vi Lyles announces bid for re-election
Charlotte Mayor, Vi Lyles announces today that she will officially file for re-election on Wednesday, July 16 at Noon.
UPDATE: Man charged for kidnapping a woman is facing multiple new felony charges after second kidnapping attempt
A man charged for kidnapping a woman is facing multiple new felony charges after kidnapping the same woman on Wednesday, July 9th, according to a police report
Traffic Alert: Lane closed on I-85 South due to a car crash in Mecklenburg County
Two of six lanes are closed on I-85 south at mile marker 48 in Charlotte near Bruton Smith Boulevard.
Healthy Headlines: What women need to know about pap smear tests
In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Savannah Pena, an OB/GYN with Novant Health Mintview OB/GYN in Ballantyne, who breaks down what women need to know about getting a regular pap spear test done, and how it’s quite common to have an abnormal result at some point in life.
Race-related road closures for the City of Concord’s annual Streetlight 5K & Frolic
The City of Concord’s annual Streetlight 5K & Frolic returns to Downtown Concord tomorrow, Friday, July 11.
Job scams are on the rise and more people are falling for them. Protect yourself with these tips
As job-seekers look for work in a challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim to job scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Flash flood threat continues Thursday
Another round of heavy, slow-moving storms may lead to more flash flooding across the Carolinas Thursday afternoon & evening.
Police arrest suspects after 19-year-old shot in Rock Hill dies from injuries
Rock Hill Police say a shooting that injured a 19-year-old man is now a homicide investigation after the victim died from his injuries.
Color mural will stay in Downtown Conover
A mural in Downtown Conover will stay put on the side of a wellness business on First Avenue South after a story that aired on WCCB.
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