With Russian Sanctions, NC Agencies Told To End Contracts
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered state offices under his control to terminate government contracts that benefit Russian businesses in response to its war against Ukraine.
Pleasant Start to the Month
Warm and quiet start to March and meteorological spring!
Ukrainian Teen Awaits Adoption By Harrisburg Family Amid Russian Invasion
A Harrisburg family is staying in close touch with a teenager they're trying to adopt from Ukraine. She's stuck there after the adoption process stalled due to the pandemic and now the Russian invasion.
Five Dead After A Man Shoots Himself, His Kids, And Their Chaparone
The man who shot himself, his three kids, and another person was estranged from the children's mother, who had a restraining order against him.
The Atlas V Rocket Will Launch GOES-T Advanced Weather Satellite On Tuesday
Final preparations are underway as the next advanced weather satellite is ready to launch into orbit.
Deputies Locate and Charge Person Of Interest In Mooresville Homicide
A man has been found and charged with murder after deputies find a woman shot in her car
Man Charged For Alleged Opioid Trafficking Following Traffic Stop In Newton
Deputies say they charged a man for allegedly trafficking opioids including cocaine, hydrocodone, and marijuana.Β
Rep. Ted Budd Officially Enters NC Senate Race As Candidate
North Carolina Rep. Ted Budd has filed candidacy paperwork to officially join this yearβs U.S. Senate race.
Hercules Tires Big South Championship: Just One Day Away!
Big South Championship is coming to the Queen City! Tip off starts tomorrow!
The Chicks Announce Highly Anticipated Tour, With Stop In Charlotte, Set For This Summer
The 13-time Grammy award-winning trio The Chicks announced Monday that they will return to the road with The Chicks Tour, including a stop in Charlotte, set for summer 2022.
CMPD: Man Arrested For Forcing Teen Into Car, Sexually Assaulting Her In Charlotte Harris Teeter Parking Lot
Detectives have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl after she says she was forced into a car and fondled against her will in the parking lot of a southeast Charlotte Harris Teeter on Thursday.
Ukraine Seeks To Join EU As Round Of Talks With Russia Ends
A top adviser to Ukraineβs president says the first round of talks with Russia about ending the fighting in Ukraine has concluded, and more talks could happen soon.
South Carolina Senate OKs Banning 'Carolina Squat' Truck Modification
A bill making it illegal to significantly raise the front end of a truck or other vehicle while lowering the back end has passed the South Carolina Senate.
Olynyk's Buzzer-Beater In OT Ends Pistons' Skid Vs. Hornets
Kelly Olynyk made a fadeaway jumper from the baseline at the overtime buzzer and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 127-126, their first victory over the Hornets in nearly 4 1/2 years.
H.E.R. Adds Three North Carolina Cities, Including Charlotte, To Back Of Mind Tour
Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R. announced Friday that two of her North Carolina shows, on the new leg of the 2021 BACK OF MY MIND tour, have changed.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles To File For Re-Election
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is expected to file for re-election Monday afternoon.
What the Tech: Ways to Help Ukraine
As the story unfolds in Ukraine, many Americans are looking for ways to help.
Wilson's World: Previewing The One Word Poetry Festival with Rock Hill Poet Laureate Angelo Geter
Rock Hill Poet Laureate Angelo Geter spoke with Wilson about the One Word Poetry FestivalΒ which will take place March 30th to April 3rd, 2022.
Pleasant Week of Weather on Tap
Warming way up by mid-week. Dry stretch.
Former Charlotte City Council Member Claire Fallon Passes Away, Family Says
We've learned former Charlotte City Council member Claire Fallon has died. Her family posting on Facebook that Fallon passed away Sunday morning. She served six years on council from 2011 to 2017.
Statesville House Fire Under Investigation | VIDEO
Fire officials in Statesville are investigating a house fire. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. at a home on Fink Road.
Girls Rock Charlotte Changes Its Name To Encourage More Diversity & Inclusivity
Girls Rock Charlotte has announced a new, more gender inclusive identity under the name We Rock Charlotte. In addition to the new name, leaders with the nonprofit say the organization will be expanding its programming and offerings to include year-round music classes, workshops, and more.
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