Controversial “Mad Monster” Convention Kicks Off
The popular local horror convention Mad Monster Party is underway in Concord but not without controversy.
Safety Concerns Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The tragedy in Kansas City has citizens in Charlotte wondering about the safety of the city’s next big parade in uptown: St. Patrick’s Day.
Explosion At Virginia Home Kills 1 Firefighter And Hospitalizes 9 Firefighters And 2 Civilians
One firefighter was killed and nine others were injured when an explosion in a Washington, D.C., suburb on Friday leveled a home where they were investigating a gas leak. Two civilians were also injured.
Mega Millions And Powerball Weekend Jackpots Total Over $750 Million
Mega Millions and Powerball players in North Carolina can have fun this weekend playing for jackpots that total $763 million.
One Shot And Killed In North Charlotte
Police are conducting a homicide investigation after a victim was shot and killed in north Charlotte on Friday afternoon.
North Charlotte Rape Suspect Arrested
Law enforcement arrested a man accused of raping a woman in north Charlotte last month.
Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder In Gaston County
A suspect that has been wanted for several months for attempted first-degree murder was arrested Wednesday, the Gaston County Police Department announced.
Donald Trump Fraud Verdict: $364 Million Penalty In Civil Fraud Case
A New York judge ruled Friday against Donald Trump, imposing a $364 million penalty over what the judge ruled was a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial statements that inflated the former president’s wealth.
Charlotte, A Stingray With No Male Companion, Is Pregnant In Her Mountain Aquarium
A stingray that has lived for years in a North Carolina aquarium without a male companion is pregnant. The animal is named Charlotte and is expected to give birth in the next two weeks.
Western Officials And Kremlin Critics Blame Putin And His Government For Navalny's Death In Prison
World leaders and Russian opposition activists wasted no time in blaming the reported death of Alexei Navalny on President Vladimir Putin and his government. President Biden said, “...there is no doubt that the death of Navalny was a consequence of something Putin and his thugs did.”
Black History Month: Black Women Making An Impact In Policing
The Department of Justice said women make up only 12 percent of law enforcement officers nationwide. Lieutenant Gibbs and Det. Joi Emanuel from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department said being a black woman in policing comes with challenges.
CATS Invites Artists To Submit Qualifications For Cultural Inclusion Bus Wrap
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) invites local artists and designers to submit their qualifications to create artwork for a bus wrap celebrating diversity and cultural inclusion in Charlotte.
The Catawba Disaster Loan Outreach Center will close on Feb. 20
The Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) in Catawba County will close Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of Presidents’ Day and reopen Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 9 a.m.
AP: 9 Los Angeles Firefighters Injured After Burning Truck's Fuel Tank Explodes
A truck's fuel tank exploded early Thursday in a neighborhood south of downtown Los Angeles, sending a fireball into the air and injuring nine of the 10 firefighters responding to the blaze, including two critically, fire officials said.
Up 'n Adam: Unicorn World
Adam Wurtzel had a magical morning discovering what Unicorn World has to offer.
Endangered Right Whale Found Dead Off Massachusetts Coast
A North Atlantic right whale was found dead on a Martha's Vineyard beach with chronic entanglement.
CMS Responds To Offensive Door Decorations At A Charlotte High School
A picture is going around social media that shows two doors at West Charlotte High School. One door is labeled "colored entrance", the other door is labeled "white entrance". Above is a sign that is labeled "Sears Department Store 1930".
Target To Roll Out New Value Brand
Target is taking aim at budget-conscious customers with a new value brand.
Roy Cooper, Pete Buttigieg Tout $27 Million Improvements to Charlotte-Douglas
The project to upgrade the seventh-busiest air traffic hub in the world is part of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by Congress in 2021.
In Fiery Testimony, Fani Willis Hits Back At Misconduct Claims That Threaten Future Of Trump Case
District Attorney Fani Willis took the witness stand Thursday and forcefully pushed back against what she described as “lies” about her romantic relationship with a special prosecutor during an extraordinary hearing over misconduct allegations that threaten to upend one of four criminal cases against Donald Trump.
Jimmie Johnson Uses Desperate Late Push To Qualify For His 21st Daytona 500
Jimmie Johnson raced his way into the Daytona 500 with a three-wide move through the final turn in the first qualifying race Thursday night.
Man Dies From Accidental Gunshot Wound In Mooresville
A 55-year-old man died after a firearm accidentally discharged and fatally struck him in the arm.
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