Two ‘dangerous’ escapees traveled 260 miles before being recaptured, NC agents say
Two “armed and dangerous” escapees from Vance County managed to travel 260-miles over 6 days before recapture at a home in Asheville, NC, investigators say.
Why student free speech rights don’t extend to high school graduation speakers
Courts have ruled schools can censor speeches at school-sponsored events, as seen when a Clayton High senior was cut off for mentioning Palestine and ICE.
Charlotte doctor sentenced in Medicare fraud case involving millions
A Charlotte doctor was sentenced to house arrest and probation after signing orders for unnecessary medical equipment in a Medicare and TRICARE fraud scheme.
17-year-old Manolo’s Bakery team member killed in east Charlotte car crash
Angelina Chicas, an employee of Manolo’s Bakery in Charlotte, NC, was killed after a collision with another vehicle on Saturday. CMPD is investigating.
Novant Health unveils plans for $300M Rock Hill project at former Panthers HQ site
Rock Hill finalized a 25 acre sale to Novant Health for a $300 million medical campus on former Carolina Panthers headquarters site, boosting local healthcare.
Carolina Panthers add wide receiver, cut tight end before mandatory minicamp
The Carolina Panthers tinkered with their 91-man roster Monday ahead of this week’s mandatory minicamp. Tetairoa McMillan has been dealing with a sore foot.
West Charlotte chemical company where worker was injured has previous violations
DyStar's Wilkinson Boulevard plant in West Charlotte has prior fines, including a 2023 hand protection violation and other penalties in Cincinnati.
5-year-old left home alone calls grandma, and mom ends up arrested, NC police say
Woman who reported her child missing is arrested after investigation reveals boy had been left alone and was picked up by grandma, Kinston police say.
Wegmans is coming to Charlotte this fall: What to know about the grocery store
Wegmans opens its first Charlotte store Oct. 14, 2026, in Ballantyne. Here's what grocery shoppers should know about jobs, size, location and future NC stores.
Gaston schools will face more layoffs without more money, superintendent says
Gaston County Schools may cut 75 more positions next fall after commissioners kept school funding flat, sparking community protests and calls for long-term investment.