What The Tech: App of the Year - Beem
A smartphone app aims to transport users to other places. Our consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker says it's one of the coolest apps of the year.
Family Says Authorities Failed to Do Their Jobs After Body Of Missing Statesville Woman Is Recovered Two Days After Her Disappearance
26-year-old Sequoia Cotton disappeared on December 22. First responders in Iredell County searched a bridge along the South Yadkin River the night she disappeared, but they did not go into the water to search for her.
Travelers Continue to Deal with Cancellations and Lost Luggage at Charlotte Douglas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- While unclaimed bags continue to pile up in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, long lines are forming at baggage claim offices as…
Toll Rates To Increase For Monroe Expressway
Drivers will have to start paying more to take the Monroe Expressway beginning January 1.
Arrests Made in Northeast Charlotte Homicide
Police have two people in custody in connection to a homicide investigation that happened on Katherine Kiker Road on Dec 14th.
Vatican Says Health Of Retired Pope Benedict XVI 'Worsening'
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVIΒ 's health has worsened over the past hours due to advanced age and doctors are constantly monitoring his condition.
Fire Damages Home In Mooresville
A fire damages a home on Pink Orchard Drive in Mooresville doing extensive damage to first and second floors.
Warmer & Wetter Days Ahead
Moisture from the Gulf will make its way into the Carolinas by the weekend, which could put a damper on your New Year's plans.
Water Service Almost Restored In Asheville, NC After City's Pipes Froze
A North Carolina mountain city where thousands were facing water outages will resume production Wednesday at a water treatment facility at the heart of the problem, officials said.
The Year Of The Slap: Pop Culture Moments In 2022
Taylor Swift was up. Elon Musk was in, out, in and maybe out again. Tom Cruise was back. BTS stepped aside, and so did Serena Williams, and Tom Brady too β oops, scratch that. But the slap? The slap was everywhere β that moment Will Smith smacked Chris Rock at the Oscars and a global audience said, "Wait, did that just happen?" That's The Associated Press' top pop culture moment of 2022.
What the Tech: Things You Didn't Know Alexa Could Do
Once again one of the most popular gifts of the holiday season was one of Amazon's Echo devices. Those smart assistants everyone knows as "Alexa". Amazon says most people use the devices to get the weather, play music, or set timers. But these Echo devices are much more powerful than that. If you're not using these skills, you're missing out on some helpful features, and fun.
Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs to $640M
The cash option for Friday's drawing will be an estimated $328.3 million.
Jan. 6 Witness Recounts Pressure Campaign from Trump Allies
Former White House aideΒ Cassidy HutchinsonΒ described to theΒ House Jan. 6 committeeΒ a wide-ranging pressure campaign from Donald Trump's allies aimed at influencing her cooperation with Congress and stifling potentially damaging testimony about him.
Back to Average, Even Warmer to Close out 2022
Warmer through the end of 2022. Rain returns on New Year's Eve.
Livingstone College Student Killed in Crash
A Livingstone College student-athlete was killed in a car accident on Monday.
'It's Stressful. It's Frustrating': Southwest Flight Cancellations Impacting Travelers at CLT
Southwest canceled more than 2,000 flights Tuesday-- more than 70 percent of its schedule, as a winter storm created chaos for holiday travel.Β
Suspect Caught On Surveillance Camera Breaking Into Cars In Rowan County
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office is warning people about an increase in vehicle thefts in the Enochville Community.Β
11-Year-Old Madalina Cojocari Still Missing, Parents Due In Court Wednesday
Cornelius Police issued a statement on Facebook Tuesday afternoon regarding the department's investigation.
Racing Fans Flock To NASCAR Hall Of Fame For 'Undeck The Hall'
Christmas may be over but NASCAR fans are still celebrating the holiday.Β The NASCAR Hall of Fame in uptown Charlotte held its annual "Undeck the Hall" event on Tuesday.Β
Winter Weather Cripples Water Systems Across The Deep South & NC Mountains
Parts of Asheville, North Carolina, were experiencing water outages or were advised to boil water. The city said Tuesday afternoon that a water production facility in the southern part of the city has been unable to produce water since Dec. 24, and the problem has been exacerbated by line breaks because of extremely cold temperatures.
Lawsuit Challenging Several North Carolina Abortion Laws Withdrawn
A North Carolina abortion provider, medical professionals and an abortion-rights group have withdrawn their 2020 lawsuit challenging several state laws restricting and regulating the procedure.
Southwest Airlines Under Fire After Wave Of Storm Cancellations
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it will look into flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines that have left travelers stranded at airports across the country amid an intense winter storm that has killed dozens of people. Many airlines were forced to cancel flights due to the weather, but Southwest was by far the most affected.
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