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CMPD and FBI waited for a school bus to clear before raiding the Charlotte Sugar Creek hotel, arresting four on federal drug and firearm charges Wednesday.

Developer pitches West Charlotte NC community on $8.3M plan to replace dilapidated Excelsior Club with near-replica with restaurant, community space by 2028.

Hayden Panettiere is throwing her support behind Paris Jackson after both women got candid about their respective addiction struggles.

A Shelby police officer was suspended after a doorbell camera showed him punching a woman; the department and Cleveland County are investigating the incident.

Nicole Biffle sues the estates of pilot Dennis Dutton and Greg Biffle, alleging negligence led to the Dec. 18 Cessna crash that killed Emma Biffle.

Triatomine bugs can carry Chagas disease, but cases in NC are rare. Discover signs, long-term risks and simple steps to lower your chance of exposure.

Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabaté presented with NBA 2025-26 Kia Hustle Award during a ceremony at Spectrum Center. Diabate in Hornets roster plans.

Gwendolyn White is accused of attempted first degree murder after she allegedly shot two attorneys outside the downtown Wake County courthouse in Raleigh, NC.

State Auditor Dave Boliek will audit North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship program after rapid expansion to over 100,000 students and $587.5M in funding.

Some Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students could not finish end-of-grade tests Thursday and Friday due to server disruptions; families will get updated schedules.