What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US intervention
The United States has inserted itself into Israelβs war against Iran, bombing three of the Islamic Republicβs nuclear sites overnight.
US has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign
PresidentΒ TrumpΒ said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joiningΒ Israelβs effort to decapitate the country's nuclear program.
ICE concerns have fans afraid to attend Real Madrid match
One of the most famous sports teams in the world will be in Charlotte this weekend but a good portion of the Hispanic community is too afraid to go to the match out of fear of being arrested by ICE at the game.
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs
Canada has retaliated against some U.S. trade policies and that could impact the steel industry.
North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes his first bills. They are on concealed carry and immigration
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed his first bills on Friday, blocking for now Republican legislation that would let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit and make state agencies and local sheriffs more active in Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
North Carolina Green Party retains official status despite failing vote thresholds
The Green Party will remain an official party in North Carolina, able to field candidates statewide through the 2028 elections.
Community celebrates Juneteenth with several events around Charlotte
From Uptown to University City, Juneteenth celebrations covered Charlotte on Thursday.
North Carolina lawmakers finalize bill that would scrap 2030 carbon reduction goal
North Carolina legislators have finalized a bill that would eliminate an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set in a landmark 2021 law.
SC observes Confederate Memorial Day, but not Juneteenth
Federal offices are closed Thursday June 19th for Juneteenth, but in South Carolina business will continue as usual at the state level. South Carolina does not recognize Juneteenth, but the state does observe Confederate Memorial Day.
Hegseth says the Pentagon has given Trump possible options for Israel-Iran conflict
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon has provided possible options to President Donald Trump as he decides any next steps on Iran.
Iran's leader rejects call to surrender, saying US intervention would cause 'irreparable damage'
Iran's supreme leader on Wednesday rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of blistering Israeli strikes and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause βirreparable damageβ to them.
Supreme Court upholds TN ban on gender-affirming care for transgender kids
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennesseeβs ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
AP: South Carolina Attorney General will run for Governor
It looks like SC Attorney General Alan Wilson could soon officially enter the race for governor in South Carolina.
NAACP won't invite President Trump to National Convention in Charlotte
The NAACP will bring its national convention to Charlotte in July. The eight day event is expected to bring thousands of people to the Queen City, but one notable guest will be missing. President Donald Trump isn't invited to the convention.
Purdue Pharma, Sackler family agree to $7.4 billion settlement for opioid crisis role
Purdue Pharma and the family who previously owned the company will have to pay more than $7 billion for it's role in the opioid epidemic. It's the largest settlement in American history.
Toy company challenges Trumpβs tariffs before the Supreme Court
An Illinois toy company challenged President Donald Trumpβs tariffs in front of the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a long shot bid to press the justices to quickly decide whether they are legal.
The Trump family's next venture, a mobile phone company
If Trump watches or sneakers or bibles aren't your thing, the family business just added another product to show your support for the U.S. president: mobile phones.
US retail sales fall with Americans growing cautious after a spring splurge to beat tariffs
Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back from a spending surge early this year to get ahead of President Donald Trumpβs sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports.
SC longtime GOP attorney general is set to enter 2026 governor's race
Alan Wilson, the four-term Republican attorney general of South Carolina, is set to enter the stateβs open gubernatorial race in 2026.
Albemarle City Council appoints Darren Rhodes as City Manager
Albemarle City Council has appointed Assistant City Manager Darren Rhodes as the next City Manager.
π
Formerly Twitter
