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Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ after threatening Helene aid cut for NC

Trump said he was kidding after threatening to withhold Helene relief if Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley did not win.

September 17, 2026 at 6:14 PM

Recalls

Walmart store brand frozen food recalled nationwide after listeria found

Updated September 17, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Politics & Government

NC lobbyists agree to civil fine in deal to drop charge over bourbon tour

Updated September 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM

Education

Superintendent Crystal Hill alleges ‘extortion’ by CMS board. Read her full memo

Updated September 17, 2026 at 5:20 PM

Politics & Government

‘Heartless.’ Charlotte girl, 6, and asylum-seeking mom deported to Venezuela.

Updated September 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM

North Carolina

Scammers now targeting domestic violence survivors, NC Attorney General warns

September 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Crime & Courts

Charlotte leaders push back on Trump claims of ‘blood-soaked killing fields’ in NC

September 17, 2026 at 4:15 PM

Local

‘Let the man have lights’? Family’s huge holiday light show could face HOA fines

September 17, 2026 at 3:40 PM

National

Stones in frozen dessert triggers recall from Publix, Walmart, Target, others

September 17, 2026 at 3:22 PM

Know Your 704

Are NC’s biggest cities safe? Here’s where they rank in a new report

September 17, 2026 at 3:16 PM

Crime & Courts

SC woman, who said she hit a deer, sentenced in fatal hit-and-run near Lake Wylie

September 17, 2026 at 3:13 PM

Local

Charlotte’s 2016 uprising changed lives. Did it change the city, too?

Updated September 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM

Local

Charlotte Observer to host panel discussion on teen suicide for parents, educators

September 17, 2026 at 1:51 PM

Business

Why Sheri Lynch of ‘Bob & Sheri’ is leaving Charlotte radio. She bets you’ll follow

September 17, 2026 at 1:24 PM

National

Wildfire expands to 1,000+ acres in Yosemite National Park, moves toward Badger Pass

September 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM

Crime & Courts

As NC pushes to resume executions, 3 Mecklenburg County men face death

September 17, 2026 at 1:03 PM

North Carolina

Large brawl at car dealership involved the employees vs. customers, NC police say

Updated September 17, 2026 at 12:53 PM

Politics & Government

Trump claims NC crime among worst in country. His attorney general says otherwise

Updated September 17, 2026 at 10:55 AM

Education

CMS broke policy by paying firm $30k monthly without contract, complaint alleges

September 17, 2026 at 10:48 AM

Business

Carvana is expanding Charlotte operations and adding 100 jobs to the region

September 17, 2026 at 10:24 AM

Opinion

Trump came to NC to help Michael Whatley. I think he made things worse. | Opinion

September 17, 2026 at 8:31 AM

North Carolina

Arkansas man used TikTok to exploit 13-year-old in North Carolina, sheriff says

September 17, 2026 at 8:02 AM

News

Chaos and disorder erupt on Old Concord Road following police shooting and death of Keith Lamont Scott

September 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

News

Death of Keith Lamont Scott has lasting effect on Braxton Winston

September 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Local

A LOOK BACK: Keith Lamont Scott protests

September 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

News

Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ after threatening Helene aid cut for NC

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Charlotte leaders push back on Trump claims of ‘blood-soaked killing fields’ in NC

‘Let the man have lights’? Family’s huge holiday light show could face HOA fines

Stones in frozen dessert triggers recall from Publix, Walmart, Target, others

Are NC’s biggest cities safe? Here’s where they rank in a new report

SC woman, who said she hit a deer, sentenced in fatal hit-and-run near Lake Wylie

Charlotte’s 2016 uprising changed lives. Did it change the city, too?

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Wildfire expands to 1,000+ acres in Yosemite National Park, moves toward Badger Pass

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Large brawl at car dealership involved the employees vs. customers, NC police say

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CMS broke policy by paying firm $30k monthly without contract, complaint alleges

Carvana is expanding Charlotte operations and adding 100 jobs to the region

Trump came to NC to help Michael Whatley. I think he made things worse. | Opinion

Arkansas man used TikTok to exploit 13-year-old in North Carolina, sheriff says

Chaos and disorder erupt on Old Concord Road following police shooting and death of Keith Lamont Scott

Death of Keith Lamont Scott has lasting effect on Braxton Winston

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