Powell woman inspired to fight lethal form of leukemia so she could rock her grandbaby
Five years after her husband died of lung cancer, 76-year-old Sue Powers of Powell was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Her daughter was trying to […]
Columbus Foundation to mark its 75th anniversary with free bus rides, museum admissions
To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the Columbus Foundation is picking up the tab for a full day of communitywide transportation and cultural exploration on Dec. […]
Another jail inmate died of fentanyl overdoses this summer, records show
A Mecklenburg County Jail inmate died of a fentanyl overdose nearly 14 months after entering the jail, according to an autopsy released Friday by the […]
Cambridge in Charlotte: British education comes to the suburbs, and NC takes note
In 1864, the University of Cambridge began offering exams to students outside of Great Britain who hoped to attend the prestigious school. Today those exams […]
Hopewell High has Cambridge curriculum
Hopewell High has Cambridge curriculum By December 12, 2018 09:56 AM Hopewell High and its feeder schools are piloting the Cambridge Programme, a British curriculum […]
Historic sanctuary for 237-year-old church burns in Fort Mill fire
An investigation into the incident determined that the fire had originated in a first-floor bathroom in the church’s Unity Hall building. A faulty ventilation fan […]
Charlotte felt aftershocks of a 4.4 earthquake in east Tennessee, as did upstate SC
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.4 earthquake occurred early Wednesday in eastern Tennessee, and there are reports it was felt as far east as […]
White Castle's HQ to feature two-story eventspace and rooftop terrace opening in 2020
The Two Caterers will operate the event space, dubbed the Fives, which it believes will be the largest Downtown. Sliders won’t be the only food […]
Powell woman inspired to fight lethal form of leukemia so she can rock her grandbaby
Five years after her husband died of lung cancer, 76-year-old Sue Powers of Powell was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Her daughter was trying to […]
For these foreign exchange students, volunteering at Christmas center is eye-opening
Charlotte’s Salvation Army Christmas Center is a striking place even for city natives: thousands of new bikes are lined up in neat rows, filling the […]
Bexley Councilman Madison removed as committee chair over resident confrontation
Bexley City Council temporarily stripped Councilman Tim Madison from his position of the chair of the Zoning, Development, and Judiciary Committee on Tuesday in response […]
Travis Kelce surprises kids with shopping spree
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Travis Kelce surprised more than two dozen kids Tuesday night. And right after he did, he took the 25 kids from the YMCA […]
Homeowner getting help fixing crumbling roof
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Four months after refusing to leave her home, a Kansas City homeowner is getting help to fix her crumbling roof. Janice […]
CMS schedules makeup days in January, February and March. Get ready for few breaks.
Schools that were closed Tuesday will make up the time on Jan. 22, and all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students will attend extra days in February and […]
Woman given probation for trying to get rid of guns used in slayings
John Futty The Columbus Dispatch @johnfutty Tuesday Dec 11, 2018 at 12:52 PM Dec 11, 2018 at 12:52 PM An East Side woman who was trying to get rid of guns linked to a man charged in four […]
Valley Oaks files for another expansion permit
LONE JACK, Mo. — A Johnson County, Missouri meat company’s controversial plans to expand were dealt a blow this week when the Missouri Clean Water Commission […]
Some Google Fiber users have service shut off
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Google Fiber is working to get customers back online after an error resulted in service being shut off for some users […]
UNC Charlotte takes down white ‘noosed figures’ that appeared to depict lynching
A photo posted on Snapchat shows a “sculpture of a white body” hanging from a noose on a tree at UNC Charlotte, the news editor […]
Students' appetites doesn't stop during break
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — “There’s just something special about it. We’re a family here,” said second grade teacher Amelia Kovac. That sense of family is […]
Columbus City Council names 15 finalists for two open seats
The list of applicants to replace two Columbus City Council members has been winnowed down to 15. Council members interviewed some of the finalists on Monday […]
Teen drivers not too keen getting behind wheel
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The freedom and independence of driving doesn’t have the same appeal as it used to for many of today’s teenagers. Faith […]
Fiancée mourns fatal Raymore stabbing victim
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kara Huff was ready to start a new life with her fiancé, Brian Kile. He had proposed just three days before […]
Central Crossing band director resigns amid allegations of inappropriate texts
Keith Hallas has resigned his position as Central Crossing High School’s band director. South-Western City School District board members voted Monday to accept Hallas’ resignation, […]
Mom: Bus driver watched porn with teen on board
RAYTOWN, Mo. — A mother said her daughter still can’t get over what happened as she waited for her classmates during a field trip last […]
Fifth person charged with double homicide in 2017 home invasion
A fifth suspect was arrested on Monday in connection with a 2017 home invasion turned double homicide. Milton W. Moore II, 43, of the West […]
Hope City bringing help to east Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — East Kansas City is an area many people drive through but never stop. Drugs, poverty and violent crimes are the reason […]
Lime temporarily suspends service in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dockless scooter company Lime has temporarily suspended service in Kansas City to take stock of what worked and what didn’t during […]
Central Crossing band director resigns
Keith Hallas has resigned his position as Central Crossing High School’s band director. South-Western City School District board members voted Monday to accept Hallas’ resignation, […]
Burglary at height of winter storm is foiled when getaway truck gets stuck, cops say
A burglary committed under cover of this week’s major winter storm came unraveled at the last minute, when a getaway truck filled with stolen goods […]
Former Fisher Catholic nun accused of sexually abusing a student
A nun who once taught at Fisher Catholic High School in Lancaster has been accused of sexually abusing a student in 1982, according to a police report. Sister […]
Fifth suspect arrested in 2017 home invasion turned double homicide
A fifth suspect was arrested on Monday in connection with a 2017 home invasion turned double homicide. Milton W. Moore II, 43, of the West […]
Police putting more emphasis on mental health
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mental health is a topic that many in law enforcement didn’t want to talk about for decades, and many still don’t. “Policemen […]
Snow closings use to be an all-or-nothing deal for CMS. Then Monday night happened.
For as long as anyone can remember, snow closings were an all-or-nothing deal for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. If some roads remained unsafe, the whole district canceled […]
State lawmakers seek to kick in $15 million for Crew stadium
After much debate for the past several months, the Columbus City Council voted 6-0 Monday to adopt two 5-percent ticket taxes to fund the arts […]
Woman given probation for trying to get rid of evidence
John Futty The Columbus Dispatch @johnfutty Tuesday Dec 11, 2018 at 12:52 PM Dec 11, 2018 at 12:52 PM An East Side woman who was trying to get rid of guns linked to a man charged in four […]
This Guy Climbed 460 Feet To Fake Having Sex On Top Of A Pyramid
Photographer Andreas Hvid filmed his trip to the top of a pyramid — where he pretended to have sex. View Entire Post ›
KC Water inspecting 90-year-old water pipe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KC Water is using a camera to inspect a water pipe that runs under the Missouri River. The pipe was built […]
Everyone Has A 2018 Netflix Show That Matches Their Personality — Here’s Yours
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Seahawks get away with Bobby Wagner’s illegal field goal block in win over Vikings
The Seattle linebacker was okay with his leap over the line of scrimmage but he used his teammates to propel himself, which is against the […]
TV and radio listings: December 11
Taking a spin around the sports dial.
Winter storm dumped nearly 3 feet of snow on tiny town in NC — the most in the state
A tiny Yancey County community that most North Carolinians have never heard of is the talk of the state, after the National Weather Service revealed […]
Child involved in high-speed police-pursuit crash dies
One of the two children who was inside a car that crashed in northern Pickaway County while being pursued by a village police officer Sunday […]
CMS board expected to vote for leadership stability … and a succession plan
Mary McCray is expected to win a seventh year as chair of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board Tuesday night, preserving an island of leadership stability in […]
Child involved in police-pursuit crash dies
One of the two children who was inside a car that crashed in northern Pickaway County while being pursued by a village police officer Sunday […]
How Many Aussie Movies Did You Watch In 2018?
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17 Side-By-Side ’90s Fashionistas, Then Vs. Now
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