2024 Mecklenburg County Peace Officers Memorial Procession And Service
The 2024 Mecklenburg County Peace Officers Memorial Procession and Service was held in Uptown Charlotte on Friday, May 17th.
Some In Houston Facing No Power For Weeks After Storms Cause Widespread Damage, Killing At Least 4
Power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city and knocked out electricity to nearly 1 million homes and businesses.
Judge Says South Carolina Can Enforce 6-Week Abortion Ban Amid Dispute Over When A Heartbeat Begins
A state judge has ruled that South Carolina can continue to enforce a ban on nearly all abortions around six weeks after conception as an appeal continues on what exactly defines a heartbeat under the law.
Confirmed Case Of Tuberculosis At Chester High School
South Carolina health officials are investigating a case of tuberculosis that has been confirmed at Chester High School.
Up 'n Adam: The Independence Fund
Adam Wurtzel went to the Duke Mansion to learn more about The Independence Fund.
Pro Golfer Scottie Scheffler Arrested For Felony Assault On An Officer, Traffic Violations
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation.
Iconic Gem Theatre Re-Opens in Kannapolis
The Gem of Cabarrus County is back in business after a $1.2 million dollar renovation - largely raised by residents and local groups.
McDonald's Plans $5 US Meal Deal Next Month To Counter Customer Frustration Over High Prices
McDonald’s plans to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers’ frustration with high prices.
BMX Racing World Championships Hit South Carolina With Olympic Berths On The Line
The BMX racing world championships are this weekend in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and there are spots on the American team for the Paris Olympics riding on the outcome.
Donor And Consultant Convicted Again Of Trying To Bribe North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner
A major North Carolina political donor and his associate have been convicted a second time of attempting to bribe the state’s insurance commissioner to secure preferential regulatory treatment for his insurance business.
Justice Department Formally Moves To Reclassify Marijuana As A Less Dangerous Drug In Historic Shift
The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.
Troopers Need Help Identifying Truck In Deadly Collision In Morganton
Troopers need help identifying a vehicle of interest after police said a woman was fatally hit in the head by a thrown rock while driving.
Dozens Of Flight Delays And Cancellations Impacting Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
Dozens of flight delays and cancellations are impacting passengers at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport on Thursday, May 16th.
One Hurt, Hospitalized In West Charlotte Shooting
One person was sent to hospital after being shot in west Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.
Two Charged In Drive-By Shooting In Taylorsville
A man and a woman were arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting in Taylorsville on Wednesday afternoon.
Statue Unveiled In Washington In Honor Of Rev. Billy Graham
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was joined by Members of Congress, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, and Franklin Graham in a statue dedication and unveiling ceremony in honor of the late Reverend Billy Graham of North Carolina.
Up 'n Adam: Charlotte Roller Derby
It was once again time for Adam Wurtzel to try a new sport. This time, he's learning to compete with the Charlotte Roller Derby!
Teen Died From Eating A Spicy Chip As Part Of Social Media Challenge, Autopsy Report Concludes
A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract and also had a congenital heart defect.
GoFundMe Created For Missing Matthews Woman Found Dead
A GoFundMe has been started to help with funeral costs for an 18-year-old Matthews woman that was found dead in a movie theater parking lot after being missing for two days.
White House Blocks Release Of Biden’s Special Counsel Interview Audio, Says GOP Is Being Political
The White House has blocked the release of audio from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel about his handling of classified documents.
North Carolina Lawmakers Push Bill To Ban Most Public Mask Wearing, Citing Crime
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law that allowed the wearing of masks in public for health reasons. The bill would raise penalties for someone who wears a mask while committing a crime.
Lightning Strikes Sets Fire To Two Charlotte Homes
Two Charlotte homes were set on fire Wednesday by lightning strikes, causing a combined $225,000 in damages.
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