Drying & Warming Into Weekend
Meteorological spring is off to a chilly start, but highs will approach 70Β° around the Metro by the start of next week.
S.C. Woman Accused Of Killing Newlywed Bride In Golf Cart Crash Released From Jail On Bond
The woman accused of killing a newlywed bride from Charlotte when she drunkenly slammed her Toyota Camry into a golf cart along a South Carolina beach road has been released from jail on bond.Β
Statesville Man Accused Of Selling Crystal Meth
A man in Statesville is facing charges after investigators say he was distributing crystal methamphetamine from his home.
Former Panther Cam Newton Addresses Fight At Flag Football Tournament On His Podcast
"There's no excuse!" are the words former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton used as he addressed his involvement in a fight at a youth football tournament over the weekend.
Bus Lanes Set to Open Soon on Independence Boulevard
The empty bus lanes on Independence Boulevard will be open for use soon, thanks to a $1.37 million contract the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded to Albemarle contractor NJR Group, Inc. in December 2023.
U.S. Health Officials Drop 5-Day Isolation Time For COVID-19
Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.
Gun Found At Rocky River High School
An investigation is underway after a student was found with a gun on the Rocky River High School campus, according to CMS.
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI And CEO Sam Altman, Claiming Betrayal Of Its Goal To Benefit Humanity
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam AltmanΒ over what he says is a betrayal of the ChatGPT maker's founding aims of benefiting humanity rather than pursuing profits.
Group Aims To Boost Black Voter Turnout Ahead Of Primary
In 2020 half of Mecklenburg Countyβs black registered voters cast a ballot β in 2023 that number dropped to only 71,0000.Β
North Carolina State Lottery Commission Issues Seven Interactive Sports Wagering Operator Licenses
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission on Thursday issued the first interactive sports wagering operator licenses to seven companies in advance of the launch of legal sports betting in North Carolina on Monday, March 11.
UNC Chapel Hill Says They May Have Found A Cure For Alzheimer's
Researchers at the University of North Carolina say they have made a groundbreaking discovery that could help the millions of Americans with Alzheimer's disease.
Police: Man Faces Weapons Charges After Killing Girlfriend's Father During Domestic Dispute In Gastonia
Police say they arrested a man after he shot and killed his girlfriend's father during a domestic dispute at a home in Gastonia.Β
Local Girl Celebrates 4th & 16th Birthday On Leap Day
For many of us, Leap Day is just another day. For about 360,000 Americans, it's the one time every four years they can celebrate on their actual birthday. Claire Lyons from Harrisburg is one of them.Β
Mooresville Fire Fighters Save A Man From A Burning Car
Three firefighters were running to grab dinner when the spotted a car on fire in the parking lot.
Local Black-Owned Wine Company Strives for Success
Only 1% of all vintners, or wine merchants, in the United States are Black. Even fewer are Black women. That's something this local trailblazer wants to change.
Virginia Man Sentenced To 43 Years After Pleading Guilty To Killing Teen Who Had Just Graduated
A young man accused in last year's fatal shooting of a teenager who had received his Virginia high school diploma minutes earlier at a public event pleaded guilty on Thursday to first-degree murder and a firearm-related charge and was sentenced to 43 years in prison.
Congress Approves Short-Term Extension To Avoid Shutdown, Buy More Time For Final Spending Agreement
Congress passed another short-term spending measure Thursday that would keep one set of federal agencies operating through March 8 and another set through March 22.
Gastonia Firefighters Awarded Medals Of Valor
Two firefighters with the Gastonia Fire Department received Medal Of Valor awards after rescuing a woman from a 175-foot cell tower.
Brothers Arrested In East Charlotte On Drug Trafficking Charges
Two brothers were arrested in east Charlotte after police say they seized eight firearms and found a large quantity of drugs at their residence
Durham Homicide Suspect Arrested In Charlotte Following Police Pursuit
Authorities have arrested four suspects, one of which was connected to a homicide in Durham, North Carolina, following a vehicle pursuit in north Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.
Charlotte Man Wanted For Multiple Robberies
Police are asking for the publicβs assistance in identifying a man wanted for allegedly committing multiple robberies in the Charlotte area.
Eight Sports Wagering Operators Are Licensed In North Carolina To Take Bets Starting March 11
Eight sports gambling companies received North Carolina government licenses on Thursday so they can accept wagers from people in the state from mobile devices and computers in less than two weeks.
