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North Carolina

Farmer found ‘unresponsive’ on tractor. It was a homicide, NC sheriff says

Farmer found ‘unresponsive’ on tractor. It was a homicide, NC sheriff says
“Tragically killed while simply minding his own business.”
April 17, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Some NC schools will close May 1 due to NCAE mass teacher protest in Raleigh
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Some NC schools will close May 1 due to NCAE mass teacher protest in Raleigh

Updated April 16, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Charlotte area residents asked to limit water use as ‘extreme drought’ spreads
Local

Charlotte area residents asked to limit water use as ‘extreme drought’ spreads

April 16, 2026 at 6:46 PM
‘Full of wonder,’ co-founder of African American Film Critics Association dies at 55
Local

‘Full of wonder,’ co-founder of African American Film Critics Association dies at 55

April 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Gov. Stein touts budget plan. Is NC Senate to blame for lack of teacher raises?
Education

Gov. Stein touts budget plan. Is NC Senate to blame for lack of teacher raises?

Updated April 16, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Uber says NC woman alleging driver assault has ‘zero proof.’ A jury will decide
Crime & Courts

Uber says NC woman alleging driver assault has ‘zero proof.’ A jury will decide

April 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Wells Fargo workers rally in uptown Charlotte for better pay and union rights
Business

Wells Fargo workers rally in uptown Charlotte for better pay and union rights

Updated April 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Uptown tower at Trade and Tryon sees new lease activity and office job growth
Business

Uptown tower at Trade and Tryon sees new lease activity and office job growth

April 17, 2026 at 5:56 AM
NC evangelist Franklin Graham defends Trump’s Jesus, pope social media posts
Politics & Government

NC evangelist Franklin Graham defends Trump’s Jesus, pope social media posts

Updated April 16, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Fireworks, Charlotte Symphony to highlight July 4 ‘Stars and Stripes Spectacular’
Local

Fireworks, Charlotte Symphony to highlight July 4 ‘Stars and Stripes Spectacular’

April 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Photos of the Week
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Photos of the Week

April 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
‘That was really bad’: Pilot avoids collision with airport truck at Charlotte Douglas
Business

‘That was really bad’: Pilot avoids collision with airport truck at Charlotte Douglas

Updated April 16, 2026 at 4:23 PM
NC’s yellow pollen is gone, so why am I still sneezing? What’s likely to blame
Know Your 704

NC’s yellow pollen is gone, so why am I still sneezing? What’s likely to blame

Updated April 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Dealer who had Lake Wylie fentanyl lab kept selling in jail. He’s sentenced
Crime & Courts

Dealer who had Lake Wylie fentanyl lab kept selling in jail. He’s sentenced

April 16, 2026 at 3:21 PM
What do baseball, the symphony and a radio show have in common? They're teaming up to put on a July 4th 'spectacular' show
Local

What do baseball, the symphony and a radio show have in common? They're teaming up to put on a July 4th 'spectacular' show

April 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Town video of reportedly pantless Mooresville mayor must be released, judge rules
Lake Norman

Town video of reportedly pantless Mooresville mayor must be released, judge rules

Updated April 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM
3 Charlotte-area counties gain close to 120 jobs through NC rural investment
Business

3 Charlotte-area counties gain close to 120 jobs through NC rural investment

April 16, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Murder or self-defense? Rock Hill mom watched doorbell camera as teen son was killed
Crime & Courts

Murder or self-defense? Rock Hill mom watched doorbell camera as teen son was killed

April 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Catch up on today’s news with these 4 key stories in Charlotte
Local

Catch up on today’s news with these 4 key stories in Charlotte

April 16, 2026 at 11:34 AM
1 killed, 2 critically hurt at southwest Charlotte apartment community, CMPD says
Crime & Courts

1 killed, 2 critically hurt at southwest Charlotte apartment community, CMPD says

Updated April 16, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Charlotte leaders clash over late tax money request from gospel awards show
Politics & Government

Charlotte leaders clash over late tax money request from gospel awards show

Updated April 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Ties to Highway Patrol leadership raise questions in NC deputy’s killing
Crime & Courts

Ties to Highway Patrol leadership raise questions in NC deputy’s killing

Updated April 16, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Another case against ‘Operation Charlotte’s Web’ activist dropped
Crime & Courts

Another case against ‘Operation Charlotte’s Web’ activist dropped

April 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Cabarrus County’s Bill Baggs will stay in office after judge tosses complaint
Politics & Government

Cabarrus County’s Bill Baggs will stay in office after judge tosses complaint

Updated April 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reveals new details about magnet school shuffle
Education

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reveals new details about magnet school shuffle

Updated April 15, 2026 at 4:31 PM

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