Silver Alert issued for missing 66-year-old man from Hickory
A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 66-year-old man from Hickory.
As a historic measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish country, more show openness to vaccines
Amish and Mennonite shoppers in conservative dress mingled with shoppers from the wider public on a recent Friday at a vast outdoor market here, where vendors sold colorful pumpkins and mums, fry pies and squash, sports jerseys and Barbie accessories.
The police said Sandra Birchmore's death was a suicide. Then the FBI accused a cop of murder
When Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her Massachusetts home, police quickly decided it was a suicide. From the start, her friends didn't believe it.
For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse
Striped bass fishing has been Bill Jakob's passion for more than 60 years, and he remembers an era when he'd spend all night casting his line into the crashing waves off Montauk and get eight or nine fish ranging up to 40 pounds (18 kilograms), a big catch by anyone's standards.
What to expect in North Carolina on Election Day
Voters in North Carolina will cast their ballots for a new U.S. senator in one of the nation’s most highly scrutinized midterm contests, a race that may lay bare whether an association with President Donald Trump represents a boon or a liability in the current political climate.
Christa Pike says she feels constant pain in her first statement since failed Tennessee execution
Christa Pike said she is in constant pain since surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee last month but thankful for the love and support she has received.
Fall back: Preparing for the time change
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m., when clocks move back one hour.
Scottish police conduct inquiries into ex-Prince Andrew and Epstein's visit to king's estate
Police in Scotland are investigating former Prince Andrew's time at the king's estate at Balmoral with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Authorities said Friday the inquiries are at a very early stage.
All Hallows' Feed offers free food, coats and Halloween fun
A new Halloween event is bringing free groceries, winter coats and family activities to Charlotte.
Dunkin' Donuts surprises a Charlotte firefighter with free coffee for a year
A Charlotte firefighter is getting a sweet surprise for his heroic, life saving actions.
JCSU Concert Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall in NYC in November
A big honor for the Johnson C. Smith University concert choir: they'll be performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City next month.
Dept. of Justice: Six people in Charlotte area accused of voting illegally in 2024 election
The Justice Department says six people living in the Charlotte area have been indicted by a federal grand jury after being accused of illegally voting in the 2024 election.
President Donald Trump tells voters at Rock Hill rally: "Pretend that I'm on the ballot"
With just five days until the crucial midterm election, President Donald Trump is deploying a full-court press to shore up support in historically red states.
Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a “Star Trek” franchise and the “X-Men” films, has died. He was 86. A spokesperson said Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery
DoorDash is offering $17 billion to buy Instacart in a deal that could consolidate the grocery delivery business in the U.S. and abroad.
Trump lends support for Darline Graham in South Carolina as Republican anxiety rises in Senate race
President Donald Trump was in South Carolina for the second time in a month on Thursday, a sign of growing Republican anxiety about Darline Graham's ability to fend off a robust challenge from Democrat Annie Andrews for a critical U.S. Senate seat.
FACT FOCUS: Misinformation about voting spreads less than a week before Election Day
False and misleading claims about the voting process are being spread online as voters cast their ballots in the 2026 midterms, with Election Day less than a week away.
'Dixie' map that divided the US into North and South fetches nearly $1 million at auction
The hand-drawn map showing the Mason-Dixon Line that eventually divided free from slave states in the U.S. sold Thursday for $950,000.
Silver alert issued for 66-year-old man
Hickory Police is asking for the public's assistance in finding 66-year-old Robert Smith, who may be suffering from dementia or alzheimer's.
Elke Sommer, German-born star of ‘A Shot in the Dark’ and ‘The Prize,’ dies at 85
Elke Sommer, the striking blonde bombshell of German descent who was a mainstay of 1960s Hollywood comedies and espionage movies including “The Prize” and “A Shot in the Dark,” has died. She was 85.
Sheriff McFadden issues statement after five people were killed in recent Charlotte shootings
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden has issued a statement in response to Charlotte shooting incidents that killed five people over the weekend.
Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting
A federal judge rejected on Wednesday a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people over allegations they are likely noncitizens, warning it would “wreak havoc” on the midterm elections.
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