FBI investigating Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as scrutiny of district grows
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as scrutiny grows over finances, firing of Superintendent Crystal Hill.
Body found wrapped in tarp during welfare check at rural home, NC sheriff says
Welfare check at a rural home in eastern North Carolina reveals a body wrapped in tarp and secured with duct tape, Pitt County investigators say.
Police chief to retire from booming lakeside town in Mecklenburg County
Cornelius Police Chief David Baucom is retiring after nearly 30 years in law enforcement, the North Carolina town announced. His last day is Dec. 31.
Pickle cheesecake? Here are 10 wild new bites for the 2026 NC State Fair
Discover 10 wild new bites at the North Carolina State Fair, from pickle cheesecake to maple bacon cotton candy during the 10-day fair starting Oct. 15, 2026.
Alligator stuck on school property gets expelled during recess, NC officials say
Recess turns into an adventure at North Carolina school when alligator is pulled from a retention pond on school grounds and carried past playground.
As MVP chants rain and Panthers soar, Bryce Young refuses to make it about himself
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young heard the boos four years ago. In the win over Detroit Lions, he heard calls for MVP. QB refuses to call it special.
Invasive stinging wasps force trail closure on North Carolina island, town says
Popular trail on North Carolina’s Bald Head Island closed to hikers due to a nest of invasive stinging wasps, officials say. The species originated in Asia.
Gunfire erupts at 2 am, killing a man and wounding 2 ‘juveniles,’ NC police say
A man was killed, and two juveniles wounded at 2 am by gunfire in the middle in Burlington residential neighborhood, North Carolina police say.
What Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales said after 32-26 win against the Lions
After a 32-26 Sunday Night Football win over the Lions, Canales lauded the Panthers’ run game, RPOs and defensive discipline that sealed the primetime victory.
Carolina Panthers produce ‘Sunday Night Football’ game for the ages to beat Lions
Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan and Chuba Hubbard fuel Carolina’s 32-26 Sunday Night Football upset of the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium.