Cosmetics company E.l.f acquires Hailey Bieber's Rhode beauty brand for $1 billion
E.l.f. Beauty has acquired Hailey Bieber's Rhode skincare brand in a $1 billion deal, the companies said.
White House says Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire
The White House says Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday confirmed special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump submitted a ceasefire proposal that Israel has "backed and supported."
USC and NC State womenβs basketball to play in 2025 Ally tipoff
Two of the nationβs premier womenβs college basketball programs β the USC Trojans and the NC State Wolfpack β are set to headline theΒ 2025 Ally TipoffΒ in Charlotte, North Carolina.Β Β
Ford recalls more than a million vehicles for software glitch
Ford is recalling more than a million vehicles due to a software issue that can cause the rearview camera to malfunction, increasing the chance of an accident, government auto regulators said.
What happens to Trumpβs tariffs now that a court has knocked them down?
A federal court in New York handed President Donald Trump a big setback Wednesday, blocking his audacious plan to impose massive taxes on imports from almost every country in the world.
Sen. Lindsey Graham gets a 2026 challenge from Democrat who ran against Nancy Mace
South Carolina Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews says sheβs running against Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in 2026.
MTC approves updated mass transit plan for Mecklenburg County
The Metropolitan Transit Commission, which governs the Charlotte Area Transit System, approved the plan at Wednesday's meeting. The plan provides a 50% increase in bus service and 43 more miles of rail services.
Local religious leaders concerned about ICE activity, vow to advocate for immigrants
Earlier this month, armed ICE agents staged an operation at Central United Methodist Church. One person was detained. The incident has sparked concern and fear about the sanctity of religious spaces.
Family of boy involved in Ardrey Kell HS fight sues for damages
The family of the boy involved in a fight at Ardrey Kell High School is now suing. They are seeking damages for slander, assault and battery, emotional distress and more.
Councilwoman facing federal charges hosts town hall meeting
Dozens of people packed into Good Shepherd Church to hear from Charlotte District 3 Councilwoman Tiawana Brown. The councilwomanβs town hall comes one week after she pleaded not guilty to federal charges for PPP fraud.
Teen dies after triple-shooting in n. Charlotte, suspect's charges upgraded
A man has now been charged with murder in the death of a 16-year-old boy. The boy died days after a triple-shooting in north Charlotte. It happened Friday night on Stroud Court.
7-year-old boy dies after being hit while crossing the street in Gastonia
It happened just before six Tuesday evening on West Hudson Boulevard. Police say a 76-year-old woman driving a Jeep hit the young boy while he was crossing the street with another child.
Elon Musk says he is leaving DOGE, Tesla shareholders want his undivided attention
Elon Musk says his time leading the Department of Government Efficiency is coming to an end. Musk thanked Trump on X on Wednesday night.
Police investigating after pedestrian is hit in Uptown
An investigation is underway in Uptown after a pedestrian got hit. It happened around nine Wednesday evening on East Fourth Street at South McDowell.
Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law
A federal court is blocking President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.
Local student makes Scripps National Spelling Bee finals
One local student has made it to the finals in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
North Carolina revenue predictions fall with recession risk
North Carolina officials have downgraded anticipated state revenue collections compared to their recent forecast.
Trump pardons Julie and Todd Chrisley, reality TV stars convicted in 2022 of fraud and tax evasion
President Donald Trump has pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley three years after they were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion.
1st positive rabies case of 2025 in Mecklenburg County
A raccoon tested positive for rabies near Mint Hill, the first positive case in Mecklenburg County of 2025.
Family of boy accused in Ardrey Kell incident files civil lawsuit
The family of the boy involved in the Ardrey Kell incident in March has filed a civil lawsuit for libel, slander, defamation, assault and battery, and intentional and emotional distress.Β
Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government
Elon MuskΒ is leaving his government role as a top adviser toΒ President Donald TrumpΒ after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy.
Summer-like feels return, monitoring Friday's severe threat
The holiday-shortened workweek ends on a hot, humid, and stormy note.
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