Local business, nonprofit gifts veteran HVAC system
Local nonprofit Purple Heart Homes teamed with Andersen Heating & Cooling to gift veteran Yolanda Hill a new HVAC system.
NC man attacked by coyote is bitten several times before strangling the animal
A Roxboro man was taken to the hospital Tuesday after authorities said he was bitten multiple times by a coyote that he then strangled to death.
NC residents have less than 2 months to file claim against 23andMe
People living in North Carolina have less than two months to file claims against 23andMe over the company's 2023 security breach. You're eligible to file a claim if you meet one of three criteria.
FEMA says approx. 200 families in WNC still living in temporary housing after Helene
FEMA gave an update Tuesday on Hurricane Helene relief efforts across North Carolina.
Edwin Peacock sworn-in to District 6 seat left vacant after Tariq Bokhari's departure
City council voted Monday to appoint Peacock to Tariq Bokhari's vacant seat. Bokhari stepped down to serve in the Trump Administration.
Ex-York Co. Sheriff's Deputy arrested, charged with ill treatment of animals
Amari Anne Mitchell (L) is the former deputy. She and Kaitlyn Johnson were arrested last week after an investigation found Mitchell had left her dog outside for several days without adequate food, water or shelter.
Local GOP group calls on Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign
It's all tied to a settlement with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings. Republicans say the city of Charlotte is refusing to disclose critical details of the settlement, adding that payments involving taxpayer money are not shielded by personnel exemptions.
UPDATE: Man accused of stabbing pregnant woman to death extradited to Rock Hill
A man is accused of stabbing a pregnant woman he was in a relationship with during an argument has been extradited to Rock Hill.
George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on 'Cheers' dies at 76
George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy “Cheers” and later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf,” has died. He was 76.
Highlights from Day 8 of the Cannes Film Festival | PHOTOS
Much of the cinema world has descended on the Cannes Film Festival as the French Riviera extravaganza holds its 78th edition.
Coca-Cola 600 memorable moments: 10 races that shaped the legacy of NASCAR’s Crown Jewel
For more than six decades, the Coca-Cola 600 has delivered unforgettable moments, thrilling finishes and defining performances that have cemented NASCAR’s toughest race as one of the sport’s crown jewel events. From dramatic lead changes to historic victories, the Coca-Cola 600 continues to captivate fans with its unique blend of endurance, speed and strategy.
Carowinds Opens Waterpark Season with New Adults-Only Attraction
Carowinds’ Carolina Harbor Waterpark will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 24.
Levi Strauss agrees to sell Dockers for up to $391 million
Levi Strauss is set to finally part ways with Dockers, inking a deal to sell its brand once credited with propelling the popularity of “Casual Fridays” to Authentic Brands Group.
Trump officials set new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy people
Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved under a major new policy shift unveiled Tuesday by the Trump administration.
Home Depot won't boost prices because of tariffs
Home Depot doesn't expect to raise prices because of tariffs, saying it has spent years diversifying the sources for the goods on its shelves.
Trump goes to the Capitol to try to persuade a divided GOP to unify around his big tax cuts bill
President Donald Trump went to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to try to seal the deal on what he calls his “big, beautiful bill.”
Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign kickoff
Buckling your seatbelt is a vital component of driving safely, and local law enforcement will be out over the next two weeks to make sure you do.
Up 'n Adam: Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
Adam Wurtzel went to Atrium Health Ballpark, the home of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers to learn about the team, and get a lesson from one of their players.
NC foster care system at "breaking point," 10,000+ kids in state need foster care
May is Foster Care Month in North Carolina. Parents and advocates say the state is facing a critical shortage of foster families. More than 10,000 children are in the system, waiting for a stable home.
Violent weekend in Charlotte leaves 3 people dead, including 2 teens
All three cases are under investigation. Call Crimestoppers if you have any information that can help police.
Lyles casts tie-breaking vote to appoint Edwin Peacock to Tariq Bokhari's vacant seat, instead of Bokhari's wife
A familiar face is back on Charlotte City Council to fill the open seat previously occupied by Republican Tariq Bokhari. Edwin Peacock will serve as District 6 representative until the end of the year.
Blumenthal Arts announces the 12th annual Blumey award winners
The 12th annual Blumenthal Arts High School Musical Theater Awards culminated Sunday, May 18, at a gala award celebration where winners in 15 categories were announced and nominees for Best Actor, Best Actress, and Bank of America Best Musical performed live on stage at the Belk Theater.
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