Statesville father arrested after welfare check on child uncovers cocaine, guns
A father was arrested after police conducted a welfare check involving a child at a Statesville home.
Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72
Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72. His family announced Friday that he passed away peacefully due to complications from pneumonia, surrounded by loved ones.
Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have briefly taken shelter during a repair to fix a new leak. The five astronauts moved to the docked SpaceX capsule on Friday while cosmonauts worked to fix the leak on the Russian side of the orbiting laboratory.
Virginia man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with Brazilian au pair
A Virginia man who was having an affair with the family’s Brazilian au pair has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of his wife and a man who was lured to the couple’s home as a fall guy.
Firebirds, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation hosts fundraiser this weekend
'Lemonade Days' is happening June 5-7 during business hours at restaurant locations in the Charlotte area and around the country.
Seth Jarvis scores in overtime, Carolina beats Vegas in Game 2 to tie Stanley Cup Final
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play in overtime after Carolina erased a deficit in regulation only to gave up a late tying goal, and the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night to tie the series.
National CPR & AED Awareness Week
According to the American Heart Association, about 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes.
Up 'n Adam On Tour: CMA Fest 2026
Adam Wurtzel went to the 2026 CMA Fest in Nashville to chat with participating artists like Thompson Square, ATLUS, Karen Waldrup and more.
Sunny Black on new music and touring with Jelly Roll!
Adam Wurtzel welcomed Sunny Black into the Rising studio to learn more about how his tour with Jelly Roll came about, and to perform his new single, "Lonely."
Local nonprofit celebrates major milestone that will allow them to help more families
A local nonprofit is celebrating a major milestone. Beds for Kids officially opened its new north Charlotte warehouse on Thursday.
Duke Energy customers sound off on proposed rate hike, call it "pure greed"
Duke Energy customers sounded off again on a potential rate hike.
District Attorney says Mint Hill officer was justified in deadly 2025 shooting
A Mint Hill Police officer will not face charges after shooting and killing a suspect last December.
Lincolnton Police detectives say missing person case is now considered a homicide
Detectives now believe a missing Lincoln County man was murdered.
Missing Charlotte man found dead in ecological preserve about 45 miles from where he was last seen
A missing Charlotte man has been found dead in Rowan County.
Manhunt for two escaped inmates from North Carolina detention center
Authorities need your help finding two escaped inmates who are considered armed and dangerous.
Lawmakers demand answers in a Mecklenburg County child abuse death case
In an eight hour hearing state representatives questioned Mecklenburg County leaders and law enforcement about 6 year old Dominique Moody's death.
Protesters continue pushing for moratorium on data centers
Charlotte City Council weighs a moratorium on allowing data centers until they can get more information on the impact it's having.
Republicans debate limits on $1.8B Trump settlement in late-night Senate session
Senate Republicans are working toward passage of legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies.
Former Newton officer pleads guilty to second-degree murder
A former lieutenant with the Newton Police Department pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection to the shooting death of a motorcyclist last year.
Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added
The Kennedy Center is removing references to President Donald Trump after a federal judge ruled they were added illegally.
Family searching for answers after body of missing Charlotte father found in Salisbury
A death investigation has been launched after the body of 38-year-old Carlos Aristoteles was located on the Catawba College Ecological Preserve in Salisbury.
Terry Rozier's attorney asks judge to lift ban on contact with Hornets as free agency nears
Terry Rozier's attorney says Rozier's efforts to continue his NBA career are hindered by a court order barring him from any contact with the Charlotte Hornets.
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