North Carolina Medicaid patients face care access threat as funding impasse continues
North Carolina Medicaid patients face a threat of reduced access to services due to a funding impasse.
Charlotte leaders say they won't ask for National Guard assistance for crime
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles says she does not plan to request the National Guard to assist with cracking down on crime in the city. This comes after Vice President JD Vance suggested the Mayor and Governor should ask the federal government for assistance with public safety and crime while visiting Concord.
Ukrainian refugee's train stabbing death becomes early flashpoint in 2026 North Carolina Senate race
Republicans are making a concerted effort to turn the stabbing death of a Ukrainian woman on a Charlotte commuter train into a political liability for former Gov. Roy Cooper.
Man found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump tries to stab himself in court
Chaos ensued in the courtroom shortly after the verdict when Ryan Routh tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen.
City Council votes to expand transit security jurisdiction
Charlotte City Council voted to expand the jurisdiction for the private security company that patrols the transit system. This is the first policy change from city council since Iryna Zarutska was murdered on the train back on August 22nd.
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday
ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.
Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Trump as government shutdown looms
A possible federal shutdown is looming at month's end, and the Democratic leaders of Congress are demanding a meeting with President Donald Trump to negotiate.
Veteran paralayzed in CATS bus attack calling for increased security
James Godfrey feels forgotten by Charlotte city officials after he was attacked on a CATS bus six months ago. It left the homeless Navy veteran paralyzed.
What to know about TikTok, its algorithm, and the US-China deal to keep it running
China signaled it will let a divested TikTok keep its algorithm as U.S. and Chinese officials work on a deal to shift the app to American ownership and address security concerns.
New Lawsuit accuses City of Charlotte of negligence in fatal transit center shooting
The family of a man shot and killed at Charlotte's Transit Center says more should have been done to keep the area safe. A new lawsuit accuses the City of Charlotte and Professional Police [Security] Services of negligence leading to death.
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executed
Fox News Channel host Brian Kilmeade apologized on Sunday for advocating for the execution of mentally ill homeless people in a discussion on the network last week, saying his remark was “extremely callous.”
Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China
President Donald Trump says he believes the Russian-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum.
Fired MCSO employee sues Sheriff Garry McFadden for wrongful termination
Dr Angelia Riggsbee was fired last November by Sheriff Garry McFadden. Ten months later, the former MCSO business operations director is fighting back.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist's views, authorities say
A 22-year-old Utah man who was booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist’s provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting.
Governor Stein Announces Standing Orders to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
To increase access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for those who so choose, Governor Josh Stein earlier today directed the State Health Director, Dr. Larry Greenblatt, to issue Standing Orders if, in his medical judgment, it advances the public health.
State Audit: Public funds used for $305K CMPD settlement, City of Charlotte recommended to improve transparency
The report was conducted to determine the circumstances and sources of funding for the initially undisclosed $305,000 payment to CMPD Chief Jennings from the City of Charlotte.
Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns
President Donald Trump said Friday he’ll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis with support from the mayor and Tennessee’s governor, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.
Charlie Kirk's killer blended in on Utah university campus, and a high-powered rifle is recovered
The sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk is believed to have jumped off a roof and fled into a neighborhood after firing one shot and has not yet been identified, authorities said Thursday in disclosing they recovered a high-powered rifle.
Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles secures Democratic nomination despite political fallout of train killing
Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles secured a comfortable win in a primary election despite days of intense backlash following the deadly stabbing of a young Ukrainian woman on a commuter train.
Musk loses crown as world's richest to software giant Larry Ellison in new Bloomberg ranking
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison wrested the title of the world's richest man from longtime holder Elon Musk early Wednesday, according to wealth tracker Bloomberg, as stock in his software giant rocketed more than a third in a stunning few minutes of trading.
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