Virtually every American has been targeted by scammers in some way, new polling data shows. Scams in the U.S. have surged to a record high, causing billions in losses for Americans, but U.S. still lags behind some other countries in tackling the problem.
A 91-year-old man who goes by the nickname Grey Beard has reclaimed his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was released from federal custody Friday after pleading not guilty to lying to investigators about the circumstances that led to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Minnesota immigration crackdown last winter.
British police are working to recover 70,000 pints of stolen Guinness. The Cheshire Constabulary said Thursday that two trailer truckloads of the beer, worth $155,000, were taken from a depot near Liverpool.
Determining which social media accounts belong to children is the linchpin of child safety measures that companies, including Meta, Google, TikTok, and Roblox, are ramping up as public and regulatory sentiment turns against them in the U.S. and other countries.
Amazon’s Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming home of six NHL teams this season – including the Carolina Hurricanes, as part of a multiyear agreement the league announced.
The Trump administration has announced that it is planning to start excavation work on a memorial arch in Washington over the next two weeks.
Across the country and up and down the ballot, candidates from both parties are increasingly on the attack over Flock cameras. The AI-powered nationwide network records license plate data and other characteristics of all passing vehicles, allowing law enforcement agencies across the country to search and share that data.
Lyfe Jennings headlines this week’s concert lineup in Charlotte. The critically acclaimed R&B singer will be performing at The Underground this week.
Pabst Blue Ribbon wants its beer back, and it’s offering a reward to help that happen. The CEO of Pabst Brewing Co. said that the company will pay up to $20,000 to anyone who provides new information that leads to the recovery of 1,602 stolen cases of Pabst Blue Ribbon and non-alcoholic Old Milwaukee beer.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.
A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against Lindsay Clancy. Jurors could not agree on whether she was criminally responsible when she strangled her three young children in 2023. Friday’s mistrial leaves the case unresolved and allows prosecutors to try Clancy again.
The non profit founded by retired Carolina Panthers player Greg Olsen and his wife, Kara, launched a year-long billboard campaign this week.
Mecklenburg County is working to improve the social services system after the tragic death of a six year old revealed gaps in the system. A new Corrective Action Plan outlines four key findings and actions to get better results and hit targets.
A Union County grandmother is accused of leaving her eight-month-old granddaughter inside a hot car.
Romanian prosecutors have indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on charges including trafficking minors and money laundering. His brother, Tristan Tate, is also implicated. The charges stem from an investigation that began with their arrest in Bucharest in 2022.
The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment stayed at 4.1%. Revisions added 55,000 jobs to June and July payrolls.
Adam Wurtzel went to Truist Field for a glimpse at the Cosmic Takeover Tour.
Diesel has hit a record price in the U.S., soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time. The record comes as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel.
A former Rowan County School employee is in custody after being accused of an inappropriate relationship with a student.
We've learned the results of a pop-up inspection at a Crumbl Cookies shop in Midtown.
A suspect is in custody in connection with the death of a man killed in a grocery store parking lot in east Charlotte.
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