Man found shot in Charlotte home early Wednesday died at the scene, police say
A man was found shot to death in a Charlotte home early Wednesday in a neighborhood off Freedom Drive, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. Detectives say […]
Columbus school board approves plan to deal with Dominion overcrowding
The Columbus City Schools, having heard an earful from affected parents, quickly moved forward Tuesday with a plan to address overcrowding at a Clintonville middle […]
‘Don’t go be a teacher’ is the attitude NC schools chief wants to change. Here’s how.
Teacher salaries are rising in North Carolina, State Schools Superintendent Mark Johnson said Tuesday, but more needs to be done to make the profession desirable […]
Woman fights off attempted kidnapper at bus stop in south Charlotte, police say
Police on Tuesday released surveillance photos of a person of interest in Sunday’s stabbing and attempted kidnapping of a woman at a CATS bus stop […]
With two candidates disqualified, no primary for Columbus City Council in May
Marc Kovac The Columbus Dispatch @ohiocapitalblog Tuesday Feb 19, 2019 at 4:46 PM Feb 19, 2019 at 4:46 PM There will be no primary for seats on the Columbus City Council, after the Franklin County […]
Priests accused of child sex abuse include monks once at Belmont Abbey, local church
Two former Benedictine monks who once worked at Belmont Abbey College and St. Michael Catholic Church in Gastonia appear on a list released by the […]
With two candidates disqualified, no primary for City Council in May
Marc Kovac The Columbus Dispatch @ohiocapitalblog Tuesday Feb 19, 2019 at 4:46 PM Feb 19, 2019 at 4:46 PM There will be no primary for seats on the Columbus City Council, after the Franklin County […]
Three more lawsuits filed against Mount Carmel, Husel
Three lawsuits were filed in Franklin County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday stemming from a Mount Carmel Health System investigation that accuses a former doctor […]
Maennerchor building to get new life as office space for nonprofit groups
The former Columbus Maennerchor building is off the chopping block. Two young philanthropists bought the Brewery District building for $527,000 on Friday from Columbus City […]
Man who hid overdose victim in basement gets six-year sentence
Rather than calling 911 when a woman suffered a fatal overdose in his Harrisburg home, Andrew J. Nichols wrapped her body in trash bags and […]
Commissioners authorize $1 million for efforts to reduce infant mortality
The Franklin County commissioners approved more than $1 million Tuesday for crib distributions, health-care efforts and tobacco cessation programs, all aimed at reducing infant-mortality rates. […]
Comissioners authorize $1 million for efforts to reduce infant mortality
The Franklin County commissioners approved more than $1 million Tuesday for crib distributions, health-care efforts and tobacco cessation programs, all aimed at reducing infant-mortality rates. […]
New Holland tax issues won't make May ballot
Holly Zachariah The Columbus Dispatch @hollyzachariah Tuesday Feb 19, 2019 at 10:51 AM Feb 19, 2019 at 10:51 AM Paperwork and planning errors will keep three tax issues off the May ballot for the Pickaway […]
Delaware man charged in connection with police chase, fatal crash
A Delaware man was charged with vehicular homicide in connection with a police chase and fatal car crash on Friday, court records show. Robert Smith, […]
Tornado sirens sounding in Licking County, but no tornado
Patrick Cooley @PatrickACooley Tuesday Feb 19, 2019 at 7:06 AM Feb 19, 2019 at 7:06 AM Tornado sirens are going off in Licking County Tuesday morning, even though there is no tornado, the county Emergency […]
New Grandview Yard deal cuts property taxes for Grandview, Marble Cliff property owners
Good news for Grandview Heights or Marble Cliff property owners: you’re receiving a new type of tax refund this year. A bond issue voters approved […]
Theodore Decker: Amazon, have we got a deal for you
Dearest Mr. Bezos: May we address you as Dearest Mr. Bezos? We would be happy to adopt any other title you might prefer. The Great […]
Justice Insider: Thief decides chicken in pants is too hot
Hilliard police say that what appeared to be a planned dinner date ended up as merely drinks after a thief apparently found his hot item […]
Abuse by former chiropractor leads to calls for changes to state law
Christy Duncan was stunned when Columbus police investigators told her that a chiropractor who groped her in a sexual manner during nearly a dozen visits to […]
‘The whole community is terrified’: Hundreds rally against increased ICE presence in NC
A crowd of several hundred took to the streets Monday to protest increased immigration enforcement in North Carolina — and the paralyzing fear they said […]
New deal cuts property tax tab for Grandview Heights schools bond issue
Good news for Grandview Heights or Marble Cliff property owners: you’re receiving a new type of tax refund this year. A bond issue voters approved […]
Could Colin Kaepernick play for the Carolina Panthers?
Colin Kaepernick’s attorney Mark Geragos suggested over the weekend that Kaepernick could one day play for the Carolina Panthers. Geragos spoke with CNN’s Ana Cabrera […]
Freezing rain headed for western NC mountains and foothills Tuesday into Wednesday
A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for western North Carolina’s mountains and foothills, with freezing rain expected late Tuesday […]
Man arrested in Texas for deadly Charlotte electronic repair store robbery
A man was arrested in Texas on Monday for an armed robbery that left a business owner dead at a cellphone store in southeast Charlotte […]
Ohio State plans Dublin ambulatory care center
This week, the university’s board of trustees is expected to consider a proposal to expand a program that was piloted to about 1,600 students from […]
Man accused in fatal Charlotte protest shooting was aiming at police, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said Monday that Rayquan Borum was trying to kill a police officer in 2016 when he fired the bullet that fatally struck Justin Carr. […]
Whitehall police arrest 5 teens accused of crime spree
A Valentine’s Day raid resulted in the arrest of 18-year-old Chavez Grier and four juveniles. A Valentine’s Day raid at a Whitehall home resulted in […]
From air taxis to driverless cars, here’s a look at how Uber is building the future
Some of the world’s most advanced shipbuilding took place in San Francisco’s Potrero Point over 100 years ago. Now it’s home to one of Uber’s […]
Amazon wants to go greener when delivering packages
Amazon announced plans Monday to make half of all its shipments carbon neutral by 2030.
Honda set to close Swindon car plant
The carmaker is set to announce the closure of its Swindon plant in 2022, jeopardising 3,500 jobs, sources say.
No need for Shinzo Abe: Trump already nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is not saying whether or not he nominated Donald Trump for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, but the question may […]
Serena in top 10 for 1st time since giving birth
Serena Williams is ranked No. 10 in the world after reaching consecutive Grand Slam finals, marking her first return to the top 10 since taking […]
Alesha MacPhail murder trial: Jury told of DNA Google search
A cybercrime expert claims a phone, said to belong to the accused, was used to research DNA evidence.
Alesha MacPhail murder trial: Jury told of DNA Google search
A cybercrime expert claims a phone, said to belong to the accused, was used to research DNA evidence.
Short North parking rules go into effect, for real
The new regulations took effect Jan. 22, but the city gave residents, businesses, workers and visitors a month-long grace period to obtain permits and learn […]
Ohio State may expand cost-saving digital textbook initiative
This week, the university’s board of trustees is expected to consider a proposal to expand a program that was piloted to about 1,600 students from […]
Migrants brought ashore to Dover as boat found
The group of people have been brought ashore and given blankets after an incident off Dover.
411 jobs lost by abrupt closure of 90-year-old Kroger bakery
Hundreds of workers are trying to figure out their next step after the abrupt closure of a Kroger bakery in Ohio eliminated 411 jobs
Something’s killing humpback whales near the Outer Banks. Three are beached in 5 days
Five days after a humpback whale washed ashore at North Carolina’s Oregon Inlet, two more appeared over the weekend on the barrier islands that line […]
MP criticised over skin colour comment
One of the MPs to have resigned from Labour is criticised for appearing to use the words “funny tinge” when talking about skin colour.
Dolly Parton: Women are ‘making great progress’
The singer say she is encouraged by improvements in gender equality but there’s “still work to be done”.
What if college basketball had East vs. West all-star teams?
The NBA has moved away from East vs. West all-stars, but we can pick our favorite collegiate players along geographical lines.
NatWest sorry for ‘vegans should be punched’ outburst
A NatWest customer was told vegans should be “punched in the face” when she applied for a loan to take a vegan nutrition course.
Blue Jackets moms, sisters offer support to players, one another
The Columbus Blue Jackets host an inaugural trip for players’ mothers and other family members. They attended Thursday’s game and will be in Chicago on […]
PARIS | French judge refuses to block Catholic sex scandal movie
PARIS (AP) — A French judge has refused to block the release this week in French cinemas of a movie based on a Catholic sex […]
Homicide investigation underway in west Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway after a person was killed in west Charlotte Monday morning. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police announced the investigation was taking place on Wilkinson […]
Covered bond pipe rebuilds as issuers emerge from blackout
The Mortgage Society of Finland has mandated leads for a roadshow with a view to issuing a seven year deal. It follows Volksbank Wien which […]
Backlash brews against digital behaviour
Some digital finance firms are taking liberties with client data. If they aren’t careful, they will lose their core customers.
Fury signs deal to be co-promoted by Top Rank
Lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and promoter Frank Warren have signed a deal under which Fury will be co-promoted by Top Rank, they announced on […]
Honda to shut U.K. plant ahead of schedule amid Brexit uncertainty: report
Japanese carmaker Honda is set to announce the closure of its Swindon car plant putting 3,500 jobs at risk, Sky News reported on Monday.