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Matthews' Town Manager to resign in June

The Town of Matthews announced the resignation of its Town Manager Becky Hawke on Wednesday.

Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill is sworn in before taking the stand to testify during the Alex Murdaugh jury-tampering hearing at the Richland County Judicial Center, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. Hill, under investigation amid allegations of tampering with the jury in the Alex Murdaugh trial, announced her resignation on Monday, March 25, 2024. (Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool, File)

Court clerk in Murdaugh murder trial charged with showing sealed photographs, perjury

A former court clerk who helped with the murder trial that led to the conviction of once-powerful South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has been arrested.

Ford recalls nearly 274,000 vehicles over brake issue

Ford is recalling nearly 274,000 of its Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs across the U.S. due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving, increasing crash risks.

SC Supreme Court decides heartbeat definition allows six-week abortion ban

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled the state can keep banning abortions around six weeks after conception by agreeing with the earliest interpretation offered of when a heartbeat starts.

McIlroy and Scheffler in a group of Big Three at the PGA Championship

Masters champion Rory McIlroy and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will be playing together in the opening two rounds of the PGA Championship, joined by defending champion Xander Schauffele in another group of the top three players in the world.

Mecklenburg Co. manager recommends tax increase as part of proposed budget

The Mecklenburg County manager recommends a 0.96-cent increase in the tax rate. The budget also includes more money for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

DoorDash Launched First-Ever Flying Drone Food Delivery in Charlotte

DoorDash has partnered with Wing to deliver food from local restaurants by drone in Charlotte.

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels

An estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year in the US, a 27% drop from 2023.

Trump meets with Syria's interim president, a first between the nations’ leaders in 25 years

President Donald Trump has met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such encounter between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years.

EPA plans to drop limits on some 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water.

PGA Hope concert coming to South Park

Head to Symphony Park for a special, ticketed concert benefiting PGA Hope during the PGA Championship, on Friday, May 16!

ICE agents detain man near East Charlotte school

Immigration Customs Enforcement agents detained a man while he was on the way to drop off his student at Charlotte East Language Academy Tuesday morning.

Charlotte Fire: Dilworth House Fire Intentional Set

UPDATE: Arrest report shows owner of Dilworth house that exploded is charged with arson

The owner of a Dilworth home that exploded during a fire has been arrested in Chicago. Charlotte fire determined a fire at the home on Lombardy Circle on May 2nd had been intentionally set.

MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible

Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.

Tuesday Bond Hearing For Logan Federico's Accused Killer

UPDATE: Man accused of killing Waxhaw woman in SC remains in jail after no bond set

A South Carolina man charged with the murder of a woman from Waxhaw remains locked up without bond. Alexander Dickey faced a Municipal Court judge in Columbia on Tuesday. During the hearing, the judge decided not to set bond, and referred the case to Circuit Court.