This year’s White House Christmas tree was almost abandoned, its grower admits
The grower of the 19 1/2-foot-tall Fraser fir that will be displayed at the White House beginning Monday admits he almost abandoned it. The tree […]
Davidson’s investigation into social media posts is ongoing, despite ROTC tweet
Davidson College is still investigating after an activist group said it linked racist and anti-Semitic social media posts to Davidson students, a college spokesman confirmed […]
Student brings a gun to East Mecklenburg High, latest incident in CMS this year
A gun confiscated at East Mecklenburg High on Tuesday became the latest episode in a season that has alarmed Charlotte-Mecklenburg students, families and faculty, with […]
West Charlotte teens tell America’s story — with help from ‘Hamilton,’ Lin-Manuel Miranda
Kaycee Hailey got hooked on “Hamilton” when she watched the 2016 Tony awards with a friend. Not only did Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical sweep the […]
Kids in NC psych center abused, fed so little ‘your stomach will shrink,’ report says
Less than a week after the 9-year-old boy arrived at the Hoke County psychiatric center, the bruises and abrasions started to spread across his body, […]
Now that Amazon HQ2 officially won’t be in NC, Charlotte is about to reveal secret bid
Amazon.com is not building its second headquarters in North Carolina. But the city of Charlotte is getting ready to finally reveal the most coveted and […]
Charlotte City Council is moving toward four-year terms. Should voters get a say?
Charlotte City Council members are angling to extend their terms from two to four years, but voters might get the final say on whether the […]
‘I really wanna kill’: Police probe online threat by Rock Hill charter school student
Police in Rock Hill are investigating allegations that a charter school student sent threats on social media to “kill” 10 other students, police said. The […]
Sleet and snow flurries reported in College Station as region braces the cold
Light sleet and snow flurries are hitting the ground north of the Houston area this morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Olympic High on lockdown after social media threat
Olympic High is on lockdown Tuesday morning as a precaution after a threat was conveyed on social media, a school official said. In a telephone […]
‘A majority’ of the I-77 toll lanes will open on time. But some parts will be late.
A good portion of the Interstate 77 toll lane project will be done by the end of the year, as the private contractor building the […]
Church-state challenge forces Huntersville charter school to find new graduation site
Lake Norman Charter School, one of the biggest and oldest charter schools in the Charlotte region, is scrambling to find a site for its 2019 […]
Officials seek to talk to neighbors of Lumberton teen, who has been missing for a week
It’s been a week since 13-year-old Hania Noelia Aguilar was kidnaped from her home in Lumberton. The search for Hania continues Monday as investigators from […]
An umbrella and heavy coat will be your best friends in Charlotte this week
Brace for a wet, cold week in Charlotte. Temperatures are expected to reach only the mid-40s Monday through Thursday, 20 degrees colder than the normal […]
Man rose through sunroof of moving Lexus to fire rifle at Albemarle officer, cops say
Someone stood up through the sunroof of a Lexus and shot at an Albemarle police officer on N.C. 27, the town’s police department announced Sunday. […]
Is there an actual gold mine under Charlotte? CuriousNC investigates.
Christian Ciciarelli was golfing with an old friend one day when he heard about mysterious tunnels far below uptown Charlotte. “He said there are gold […]
‘Revenge video’? Snake bite victim shows how to deep pan fry diamondback rattlesnake
A diamondback rattlesnake run over by a car has become a hit on YouTube, after a survivalist and recent rattlesnake-bite victim posted a how-to video […]
AMBER Alert issued for abducted 3-year-old Gastonia girl
An AMBER Alert was issued Sunday for Destiny Boykins, a 3-year-old who was allegedly abducted from a Gastonia apartment. Destiny is a 3-year-old black girl, […]
‘Every day brings new hope:’ Family of missing NC teacher praises Mexico’s search effort
The family of a North Carolina teacher missing in Mexico praised the efforts of top Mexican officials to find their loved one and told The […]
Absentee ballots give Democrat Hunt lead over GOP’s Brawley in close legislative race
Absentee ballots put Democrat Rachel Hunt ahead of Republican Rep. Bill Brawley on Friday night in one of the state’s closest legislative races. Brawley, who […]
‘Farming saved my life.’ Veteran turns to the land for PTSD therapy and a new beginning
At night, helicopters from Fort Bragg pass over Davon Goodwin’s camper, flying low with their lights turned off, feeling their way through the darkness above […]
Charlotte rapper DaBaby says gunman threatened his kids in fatal Walmart shooting
A Charlotte rapper known as DaBaby has confirmed in a video that he was involved in the fatal shooting of a teen Monday evening inside […]
CMS suspends principal and assistant after report of playground touching incident
The principal and assistant principal of Pineville Elementary School were suspended Friday as Pineville police investigate a playground incident involving two children. Principal Brian Doerer, […]
Inmate stabbed to death at short-staffed N.C. prison
An inmate serving time for attempted murder was stabbed to death at an eastern North Carolina prison Friday morning. Gregory Adams, Jr. , 35, was […]
FBI hopeful that someone can ID the man seen walking toward area where teen was kidnapped
Investigators on Fridaycontinued to ask for the public’s help to identify a man seen walking toward the scene of a teenager’s kidnapping on Monday morning. […]
Statesville daycare worker accused of assaulting 22-month-old child in video
A daycare worker accused of assaulting a 22-month-old was fired after video reportedly surfaced showing the incident. The incident happened at Future Generations Daycare on […]
Pineville Police investigate report of inappropriate touching at Pineville Elementary
Pineville Police are currently investigating an alleged incident that occurred between 8-year-old male and female students at Pineville Elementary School. The incident reportedly occurred on […]
Did Panthers player fall asleep on the sidelines during loss to Pittsburgh Steelers?
NFL players are famous for their sideline hijinks — from tantrums to sneaking a quick meal — but Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kyle Love was […]
Trump pop up protest in Marshall Park one of several across country
Protesters at a Trump protest Thursday at 5 pm at Marshall Park, one of a number of pop-up protests at the same time across the […]
Worker at NC BBQ joint tossed hot sauce on co-worker, called her racial slur, feds say
A white worker at a North Carolina barbecue joint threw hot sauce on an African-American co-worker and repeatedly called her the “N-word,” the federal Equal […]
4 brothers, all WWII veterans, all in their 90s: ‘We’re defying the odds, aren’t we?’
Perhaps the quickest way to start an argument with the Dalton brothers is to suggest that — because they all served in the U.S. military […]
‘Antithetical to everything Davidson’: Racist social media posts upset college campus
Davidson College is investigating social media posts, a day after an activist group says it connected a Twitter account that posted racist and anti-Semitic statements […]
He plays Taps each day to honor veterans. And a gold ring tells the horrors of WWII.
When dark falls, the people of a Matthews neighborhood listen for the lonely military call that signals a days’ end: A bugler playing Taps. “I […]
A sea urchin caught in the act of pooping was broadcast worldwide by NOAA this week
A group of scientists exploring deep waters surrounding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands managed to catch a sea urchin in a compromising situation […]
With focus on immigration, voters in NC’s seven largest counties elected black sheriffs
Voters across North Carolina this week elected a black sheriff in all seven of the state’s largest counties, bringing a new level of prominence to […]
New Hepatitis A case involves Mecklenburg County restaurant worker
A new Hepatitis A case involving a local restaurant worker was announced by health officials Thursday. “The Health Director will provide an update on hepatitis […]
Outer Banks island’s toilets don’t work, so it’s ‘back country style’ if nature calls
Visitors to the Shackleford Banks off North Carolina are being warned by the National Park Service that they’ll be using the restroom “back country style” […]
Taps player honors those who served in the military
Don Woodside plays Taps to remember those who served, especially his uncle, Milton Woodside, a WWII fighter pilot who was captured by the Japanese. … […]
Cold fronts to drop temperatures this weekend, next week
A cold front will come across southeast Texas early Friday, bringing temperatures down to the 50s. Rain and cloud cover are expected to keep the […]
SUV used in Lumberton girl’s kidnapping is found; 13-year-old remains missing
Authorities said Thursday morning that they have found a green SUV that has been the target of a multiagency search since 13-year-old Hania Noelia Aguilar […]
Burglar wore ‘I love Jesus’ hat as he ripped Bibles apart in church, camera shows
A man wearing a hat professing his love for Jesus broke into a Virginia church on Election Day, and proceeded to rip up Bibles and […]
Dense fog reported in parts of Houston area
An advisory is in effect in Brazoria County through 9 a.m. this morning, pointing to the likelihood of low visibilities on the road, according to […]
She fled from a man she feared would kill her. She hoped for asylum in Charlotte.
The abuse was always worse when he drank, Paula says, and it didn’t stop – not when she moved with her five kids, not when […]
Temple Israel remembers Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Glass
People gathered Wednesday at Temple Israel for an 80th Anniversary Commemoration of Kristallnacht, “The Night of Broken Glass.” … Click to Continue »
Man found not guilty of murdering Charlotte toddler
A Charlotte man was found not guilty Wednesday of murdering his former girlfriend’s 17-month-old daughter, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office said in a news […]
Homeless man arrested in rape of woman who was walking near uptown Charlotte
Police on Wednesday arrested a homeless man in connection with the rape of a woman who was walking near uptown Charlotte when she was attacked […]
Suburban boundary changes would bring upheaval. CMS board says it won’t do that.
Aligning Charlotte-Mecklenburg school boundaries with town limits would require moving thousands of students who now cross municipal lines, according to a report presented to the […]
Voter turnout soars in NC. Insiders say it’s due to women and young people.
For a midterm, voter turnout was the highest in recent years in North Carolina — and especially for a midterm with no marquee statewide race […]
Police seize loaded gun from Hopewell High student in Huntersville
After a tip that someone had a weapon on campus, school police officers confiscated a gun from a student at Hopewell High School in Huntersville, […]
How Democrats took all Mecklenburg commissioner seats for the first time since 1964
When Bill James won his first term on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, Bill Clinton was running for his second term as president, a […]