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Lancaster Co Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Girlfriend

Man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend in front of their children

A Lancaster County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend in front of their children.

Charlotte non-profit urges immigrants to 'know your rights' before Trump's return to Presidency

Carolina Migrant Network is working hard to prepare Charlotte's Spanish community for an America led by President Elect Donald Trump.

Atrium Health to increase minimum wage

Atrium Health is raising its minimum wage for North and South Carolina-based workers.

Big Lots planning going out of business sales at all locations

Discount retailer Big Lots says it does not believe its sale to a private equity firm will happen, so it is planning going out of business sales for its remaining locations.

The last home game for the Carolina Panthers and a special visit from the Stanley Cup | Top sporting events around Charlotte

The holiday week may slow down some sports around the Queen City but the puck is still in play for the Charlotte Checkers and more. Click through the gallery to see what sporting events are happening around Charlotte this week, December 19th-December 25th.

Government shutdown at risk as Trump's demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind

A government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure out how to meet President-elect Donald Trump’s sudden demands — and keep his own job.

Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO will return to New York to face murder charges

The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO will return to New York to face murder charges. Luigi Mangione agreed on Thursday to be extradited at a court appearance in Pennsylvania where he was arrested last week after five days on the run.

Christmas Hat With Film Board In The Snow

The best Christmas movies for every mood

'Tis the season for spirited and winless debates about what the best Christmas movie is. Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle list the best Christmas movies for every mood.

Fight over Silfab Solar facility heads to court

A judge is not making any decisions on trying to stop the company from doing business around York County.

Amazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract

Workers at seven Amazon facilities are on strike. The union said that the workers are joining the picket line Thursday after Amazon ignored a Sunday deadline the union set for contract negotiations.

Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, largely because of still-elevated inflation.

More passengers expected at CLT for winter holiday travel

The winter holiday travel season is set to take off at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Friday, Dec. 20, running through Sunday, Jan. 5. Passenger numbers are anticipated to surpass last year’s levels, with approximately 2.75 million arriving and departing passengers during the 17-day period.

Pneumonia cases increasing in Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County Public Health is monitoring 12 potential outbreaks of suspected pneumonia involving school-based settings.

What a merger between Nissan and Honda could mean

Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. have confirmed that they are discussing closer collaboration but denied reports they have decided on a merger.

Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China's power

The Senate has passed a defense bill that authorize significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boost overall military spending to $895 billion. It also strips coverage of transgender medical treatments for children of military members.