NC Jobless Rate Falls To 3.4%, Dropping Toward 1990s Levels
North Carolinaβs unemployment rate for April fell further below pre-pandemic levels and could be the lowest since the late 1990s.
Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing 62-Year-Old Gastonia Man
A Silver Alert has been cancelled for missing 62-year-old Phillip Tobias of GastoniaΒ after he was found Friday.
American Airlines Flight Veers Off Runway In Charlotte
An American Airlines flight halted its takeoff from the Charlotte airport and ran off the runway on Thursday because of an apparent mechanical problem, an airline spokesperson said.
Smart Shopper: FREE Family Fun At YMCA + Discounts!
The YMCA still has availability and they have incredible discounts for members. The Y also has a free family fun event this Saturday, May 21st, 2022.
What The Tech: Lie About Your Age
Our parents told us it's best to always tell the truth. I've been preaching that to my kids since they were old enough to understand. Still, more and more kids are lying about their age online in order to create accounts for Snapchat, TikTok, and apps that require users to be at least 13 years old.
Hornets GM Kupchak Signs Multiyear Contract Extension
Mitch Kupchak has signed a multiyear contract extension to remain the Charlotte Hornetsβ general manager.
Julius Chambers High School Forfeit 2021-22 Football Season Due To Ineligible Player
A third Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools football program must forfeit it's wins from last season and pay a fine for using an ineligible player.
The Bright Spot: Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury
The Bright Spot made moves to Salisbury to preview the Cheerwine Festival, celebrating 105 years of Carolina's favorite soft drink.
Second Gun Found On CMS Campus This Week
Many parents are outraged after another gun was found on a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools campus Thursday.
Rapper J. Cole To Play Pro Basketball In Canada
Rapper J. Cole will play another season of pro basketball, this time in Canada.
Record Breaking Heat Across the Region
Record-Breaking Heat. Afternoon storms return this weekend. Unsettled Next Week.
Air Quality Alert In Effect Friday
Due to high levels of ground-level ozone an Air Quality Alert is in effect for a portion of the region on Friday.
Ukrainian Troops Surrendering At Mariupol Registered As POWs
Russia says hundreds more fighters have emerged from the Mariupol stronghold where they made their last stand and surrendered.
Senate OKs Overhaul Of Baby Formula Rules In Aid Program
The Senate has approved a bill aimed at easing the baby formula shortage for families participating in a government assistance program known as WIC.
CDC Advisers Urge Pfizer Booster For Children Ages 5 To 11
U.S. health advisers are urging a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11.
Pat McCrory Tests Positive For COVID Two Days After Election
Former North Carolina Republican Governor Pat McCrory says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Shoplifting Suspects Charged After Police Chase Ends In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Mooresville
Three suspects have been chargedΒ for their involvement in a shoplifting incident at a Tractor Supply in Mooresville on Tuesday, police say.
Mecklenburg County Manager Recommends $2.1 Billion Operating Budget
Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio presented her recommended 2023 budget to the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners on Thursday.
Man Dies After Shooting In Northeast Charlotte, Homicide Investigation Underway
Police have identified the victim of the northeast Charlotte shooting as 26-year-old Feliciano Aguilar-Sanchez.
Police: Lincolnton Man Arrested On Drug Charges
Deputies say citizen complaints over illegal drug activities launched an investigation that led to the arrest of one Lincolnton man on Thursday.
CMS: North Meck Students Suspended After Fight On Campus
Principal Hood sent a message to all North Mecklenburg High School families after a fight broke out between students on campus Thursday.
Burial Beer Co. Opens Taproom & Bottle Shop In Plaza Midwood
Asheville's beloved Burial Beer Company is expanding into Charlotte. The brewery is set to open a new taproom and bottle shop in Plaza Midwood on June 4th.
