1 dead in New York sewage-boat explosion on Hudson River
Authorities say one man has died and another was injured after an explosion on a boat carrying raw sewage that was docked on the Hudson River in New York.
What we know about the San Diego plane crash and the 6 on board who died
A private plane approaching an airport crashed in a San Diego neighborhood, killing the six people on board, including groundbreaking alternative music executive Dave Shapiro.
CMPD investigating homicide in north Charlotte
One person died in a shooting in north Charlotte on Saturday night.
Clouds build, rain chances rise
While Sunday and Memorial Day Monday won't be washouts, they won't exactly be great lake days, either.
Doubling down: Kyle Larson preps to run Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 after last year's washout
Kyle Larson preps to run Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 after last year's washout.
2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch to return to Richard Childress Racing for 2026 season
Richard Childress Racing has picked up the option on Kyle Busch’s contract, meaning the two-time Cup Series champion will be back with the team for the 2026 season.
Labubu pulled from stores in U.K.
A toy with a cult is causing people to go crazy.
Children and swimming safety
As families head to the pool or the beach for the long Memorial Day weekend, experts are urging water safety.
Doctor uses AI to help expecting mothers
Researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill are using AI technology to provide more resources for those expecting mothers.
Motorcyclist killed in Catawba County crash
A motorcyclist died in a head-on collision in Catawba County on Friday night.
Trump is returning to West Point to speak at the US Military Academy's graduation
President Donald Trump is delivering his first military commencement address since returning to office.
Large police presence outside arcade in east Charlotte
A late-night crime scene outside the Freedom Arcade at North Sharon Amity Road and Albemarle Road. That's in east Charlotte.
Local school custodian arrested, charged with assaulting a student
A school custodian has been arrested. Alan Pryor is charged with assault and battery on a student. Pryor turned himself into police on Friday.
Friday afternoon shooting sends 2 to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
It happened around 5:30 Friday evening on Stroud Park Court.
Charlotte City Councilwoman, 2 daughters make first appearance in federal court
Tiawana Brown and her daughters pleaded not guilty Friday on multiple federal charges related to $124,000 of fraudulently obtained PPP loans.
Apple has had few incentives in the past to start making iPhones in US
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to slap a 25% tariff on the popular device unless the tech giant starts building the product in its home country — a move that still seems unlikely to happen any time soon, if ever.
Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes
The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the company to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people.
North Carolina's high court says elections board shift can continue while governor appeals
The North Carolina Supreme Court has confirmed it was OK for a new law that shifted the power to appoint State Board of Elections members away from the Democratic governor to have taken effect earlier this month.
Magnificent start to Memorial Day weekend, rain chances lurk ahead
Saturday will be another stunner, but rain chances rise as we head deeper into the holiday weekend.
Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | May 24th and May 25th
From life-sized monopoly to a memorial day pool party, check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.
Publix recalls baby food pouches after testing finds elevated levels of lead
The Publix supermarket chain is recalling fruit and vegetable baby food because testing found elevated levels of lead.
Trimble to become primary sponsor on Buescher, Preece NASCAR Cup Series cars beginning in 2025
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing has announced a multi-year sponsor partnership with Trimble, a global technology company that enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation.
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