Teacher arrested, accused of having relationship with teen student
A South Carolina teacher is facing several charges accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a teenage student.
Concerns over CMS funding
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is reaching out to the U.S. Department of Education over funding concerns.
Car crashes down 50-foot embankment
Gastonia firefighters rescued one person who crashed down a 50-foot embankment on Thursday.
Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin August 1
PresidentΒ Donald TrumpΒ on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico.
Man sentenced to prison after trying to meet young girl for sex
A York County man is going to spend several years behind bars for trying to meet who he thought was a 14-year-old girl for sex.
116th annual NAACP National Convention underway in Charlotte
Arts, fashion, and important conversations. It's just a part of what's on tap for this year's NAACP National Convention being held this year in Charlotte.
Police investigating shooting, robbery at Carolina Place Mall
One person was shot after a robbery in the parking lot at Carolina Place Mall in Pineville on Friday night.
Fallout over Epstein files cascades, roiling relations between AG Pam Bondi and FBI's Dan Bongino
The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files flap is cascading, further roiling a Justice Department and FBI that have struggled for months to appease the demands of far-right conservative personalities and influential members of President Donald Trumpβs base.
Adult son convicted, sentenced to life for shooting and beheading father in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania man who posted a YouTube video of his fatherβs severed head has been convicted of murder.
'Abolished': State Department is laying off over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
The State Department is firing over 1,300 employees in line with a dramatic reorganization plan initiated by the Trump administration earlier this year.
Update: Multiple injuries reported following crash involving CMPD cruiser
New details have been released after a crash involving a CMPD police cruiser shut down a busy road in Ballantyne.
McDonald's employee allegedly stabs co-worker to death; customer holds suspect at gunpoint until police arrive
A McDonaldβs employee returned to her Detroit-area restaurant after an argument Thursday and fatally stabbed a co-worker multiple times, police said.
State Department firing over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan
The U.S. State Department is firing more than 1,300 employees on Friday in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump administration that critics say will damage America's global leadership and efforts to counter threats abroad.
Justin Bieber releases 'Swag,' his long-awaited seventh album: Hear the best songs
Never say never!Β Justin BieberΒ surprised fans Friday by releasing βSwag,β his seventh studio album, hours after he teased it on billboards and social media posts.
Statesville man convicted of running criminal enterprise by stealing truckloads of Maiden company's goods
A Statesville man is facing numerous years behind bars after being convicted of running a criminal enterprise that involved stealing truckloads of goods from a Maiden company, according to a news release.
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
almartΒ is recalling about 850,000 stainless steel water bottles because the lid can βforcefully ejectβ and unexpectedly strike consumers β 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.
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