'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.
Carolina Insight: Skiptown
In this week’s Carolina Insight, we feature Skiptown—a modern, tech-enabled dog care franchise and the ultimate destination for pups and their people, with locations in Charlotte, NC, Denver, CO, and Atlanta, GA.
CNN, MSNOW and Politico ask court to make Trump access order permanent
Three news outlets have beefed up their legal complaint against the White House over access, saying it is continuing to defy a judge's orders by refusing to let them return to covering President Donald Trump in the Oval Office and on Air Force One.
Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump's pressure
The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Donald Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who don’t like having to change their clocks twice a year.
Smoke from LA fires exposed millions of people to high levels of toxic heavy metals, study says
At the height of the Los Angeles fires in 2025, millions of residents were exposed in a 24-hour period to toxic lead levels from smoke that were 80 times higher than the typical background level, according to a new study.
South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death after coroner's ruling
Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental.
Fire briefly triggers emergency at South Carolina lab on former nuclear weapons site
A fire at a national lab in South Carolina that is in a complex where key parts for nuclear bombs were once made triggered an emergency declaration Wednesday that shut down incoming traffic and restricted air and rail service in the area.
2 college students found dead after going missing during Colorado hike
Two Colorado college students have been found dead after going missing during a hiking trip in the Rocky Mountains last weekend when a heavy snowstorm hit, authorities said.
Trump to hold rally at Rock Hill Sports and Events Center on Thursday
President Donald Trump returns to our area Thursday for high-profile midterm campaign stop.
NC State Auditor's office releases initial report on public-private spending on Bank of America Stadium renovations
The North Carolina State Auditor’s office has released its initial report that is tracking Charlotte's $650 million commitment to the renovation of Bank of America Stadium.
Mecklenburg County employees warned to check their banking information after hacking attempt
Mecklenburg County employees are being asked to check their banking and direct deposit information after an attempted payroll hack.
Disturbing details revealed about CMS employee accused of inappropriate contact with student
We're learning more about the accusations against a CMS employee accused of having inappropriate physical contact with a student.
Family of murdered woman creates "Mary's Voice" coalition to advocate for victims' rights
The family of a young woman brutally murdered in Charlotte says more can be done to support victims' loved ones.
Former Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown reports to prison
Former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown is in prison.
Drivers report more than 600 fuel check complaints amid gas tax suspension
It’s been 10 days since North Carolina suspended its gas tax and the Attorney General's office has received more than 600 fuel check complaints.
Conservative activists O'Keefe, Higby charged with unlawful voting in Minnesota
Conservative activists James O'Keefe and Cam Higby were charged Wednesday with unlawful voting and identity theft after a Minnesota prosecutor said they gave false names to poll workers during the state's primary election.
Judge orders 30-year prison sentence for key figure in Minnesota food fraud
A man who played a major role in defrauding a federal food program in Minnesota was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison, the latest punishment in a sprawling scheme to collect millions of dollars during the COVID-19 pandemic by claiming to have fed needy children.
King tides inundate streets and flood homes and businesses along both US coasts
King tides have inundated parts of both U.S. coasts, flooding streets and sending seawater into homes and businesses in beach communities in California, Florida and the Carolinas.
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