Gastonia Ghost Peppers announce they'll shut down, leave Atlantic League
The Gastonia Ghost Peppers announced Wednesday they are ceasing operations and withdrawing from the Atlantic League.
CMS names its 2027 Principal of the Year
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools surprised its 2027 principal of the year Thursday morning.
North Carolina receives first $45M payment from historic Meta settlement
State officials received the initial payout from a landmark multibillion-dollar child safety agreement with Meta, which will also force sweeping age-restrictions and time limits on Instagram and Facebook.
Federal report says pilots weren't warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami
An air traffic controller failed to warn pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds before it crashed in Miami, killing five people. The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report Thursday.
Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over security incident at US-run air base in England
British police have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run air base on the weekend. The 25-year-old man was arrested in London on Thursday, and police have searched two properties in the U.K. capital.
DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool
A judge in Washington has agreed to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Rapper Rick Ross charged with battery after domestic violence accusation
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach early Thursday and charged with battery related to a domestic violence accusation, authorities said.
Renee Good's family sues US government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis
Renee Good’s family has sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials, alleging wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations in the 37-year-old woman’s killing by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minnesota.
FabFest 2026
Adam Wurtzel spoke with John Tosco, Executive Director of Tosco Music about FabFest 2026.
Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living.
Local author hosts event in Charlotte tomorrow
Dr. Leonard Brock, author of ''Neighborhood Scholar'' will be hosting a book signing at Apex SouthPark on Friday
All aboard! Ride Thomas The Tank Engine at the N.C. Transportation Museum this weekend
Families have a chance to ride their favorite engines this weekend at The North Carolina Transportation Museum.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated through Charlotte food scene
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority is highlighting ways people can explore Hispanic culture and heritage across the Queen City during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.
Investigators work to determine why a pilot apparently tried to crash a FlyDubai flight to Israel
Investigators worked Thursday to determine why an Omani pilot stabbed the captain of a flight to Israel, causing the plane to plummet dangerously before others on board landed it in Saudi Arabia.
Mooresville Mayor retires after two years of pressure over "pantless" scandal
It's the last day before Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney's retirement. Carney announced his departure earlier this month.
Grand jury indicts the man accused of shooting a CMPD officer in the shoulder
A grand jury has indicted a man accused of shooting a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer in the shoulder after the two fought over a gun earlier this month.
MEDIC takes one person to the hospital after stabbing Wednesday night
MEDIC took one person to the hospital following a stabbing in north Charlotte.
CMS Board Chair Dee Rankin on previous federal conviction: "This is not...a scarlet letter"
The newly selected chair of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board talked with WCCB about his past federal conviction.
Charlotte native shot two people and led police on chase in Manassas
A man from Charlotte has been identified as the suspect of a Manassas shooting incident.
Gastonia Ghost Peppers baseball team ceases operations, leaves Atlantic League
Parent company Zawyer Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday it is shutting down Gastonia's professional baseball franchise to focus on arena-based sports.
Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is announcing some major changes to the U.S. military in what he calls his “State of the Force” address. They include establishing a new drone command and cutting 20% of the nation’s generals and admirals.
Two arrested after drugs and money found to be connected to the Mexican cartel
Gastonia Police have arrested two individuals after drugs and money connected to the Mexican cartel were seized.
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