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Reporter Théoden Janes provides potentially unpopular positions on popular culture

John Hancock is retiring from WBT. But is this the last Charlotte will hear from him?

Local

John Hancock is retiring from WBT. But is this the last Charlotte will hear from him?

August 15, 2019 12:00 AM

Identity crisis: Will Myers Park Baptist Church drop ‘Baptist’ from its name?

Religion

Identity crisis: Will Myers Park Baptist Church drop ‘Baptist’ from its name?

August 09, 2019 05:35 PM

‘Fox & Friends’ host explains live show — and how ‘overall, history is under attack’

Books

‘Fox & Friends’ host explains live show — and how ‘overall, history is under attack’

August 06, 2019 10:54 AM

NASCAR wife on reality-TV job: ‘I’m gonna be honest: He didn’t want me to do the show.’

TV

NASCAR wife on reality-TV job: ‘I’m gonna be honest: He didn’t want me to do the show.’

August 01, 2019 02:57 PM

She excelled in pageants and on NFL sidelines. Now she’s showing her ‘Worst’ side.

TV

She excelled in pageants and on NFL sidelines. Now she’s showing her ‘Worst’ side.

July 30, 2019 03:57 PM

Retired cop broke his neck after being struck by a wave. He was the ‘lucky’ one.

Local

Retired cop broke his neck after being struck by a wave. He was the ‘lucky’ one.

July 25, 2019 05:16 PM

Meet Keeshlinooo — a little person (3 feet 5 1/2 inches) with a big Instagram following

Entertainment

Meet Keeshlinooo — a little person (3 feet 5 1/2 inches) with a big Instagram following

July 23, 2019 03:57 PM

CBS’ Gayle King asks TV anchor ‘Who runs the world?’ But he doesn’t know his Beyoncé.

TV

CBS’ Gayle King asks TV anchor ‘Who runs the world?’ But he doesn’t know his Beyoncé.

July 22, 2019 06:07 PM

Trending Stories

At Charlotte Pride, it’s ‘free mom hugs’ versus ‘Bible-believing Christians’

August 17, 2019 08:07 PM

Dale Earnhardt Jr. had just realized a dream the day he survived a fiery plane crash

August 19, 2019 09:27 AM

1-on-1 with Panthers coach Ron Rivera about his future, Cam Newton and more

August 18, 2019 06:00 AM

Union County man charged with killing girl at his home near Wesley Chapel

August 18, 2019 12:09 PM

‘A pain in the butt’: Some Panthers fans frustrated by all-mobile ticketing

August 17, 2019 03:05 PM

Concert review: Yup, John Mayer nailed his guitar solos — and his shaggy-dog story

Music & Nightlife

Concert review: Yup, John Mayer nailed his guitar solos — and his shaggy-dog story

August 10, 2019 12:04 PM

Alyssa Naeher’s twin sister, family cheer US goalie in France: ‘She had her moment.’

Other Sports

Alyssa Naeher’s twin sister, family cheer US goalie in France: ‘She had her moment.’

July 08, 2019 06:31 PM

She could move as well as any kid on the ice. Then she couldn’t move at all.

Health & Family

She could move as well as any kid on the ice. Then she couldn’t move at all.

July 03, 2019 11:37 AM

She’s known for seeing good in others. Why did she fear the worst in coming out to fans?

Theoden Janes

She’s known for seeing good in others. Why did she fear the worst in coming out to fans?

May 22, 2019 11:03 AM

A shark tore her arm off two years ago. In many ways, she says, it’s been a blessing.

Theoden Janes

A shark tore her arm off two years ago. In many ways, she says, it’s been a blessing.

June 26, 2019 06:31 AM

Concert review: Was that really the best Twenty One Pilots could do? (TBH, probably.)

Music & Nightlife

Concert review: Was that really the best Twenty One Pilots could do? (TBH, probably.)

June 13, 2019 11:18 AM

She took a foul ball in the face and wound up in the hospital. Her reaction? No big deal.

Charlotte Knights

She took a foul ball in the face and wound up in the hospital. Her reaction? No big deal.

June 12, 2019 04:57 PM

Why did Ariana Grande go off-script in Charlotte? (Hint: She knew it’d make Mom happy.)

Music & Nightlife

Why did Ariana Grande go off-script in Charlotte? (Hint: She knew it’d make Mom happy.)

June 11, 2019 04:17 AM

Hope Stout’s parents dreamed of making a movie in her memory. It became a nightmare.

Movie News & Reviews

Hope Stout’s parents dreamed of making a movie in her memory. It became a nightmare.

June 05, 2019 06:29 AM

A calm classroom, then chaos. ‘The only thought in my mind was, ‘Don’t die here.’

Local

A calm classroom, then chaos. ‘The only thought in my mind was, ‘Don’t die here.’

May 01, 2019 07:53 PM

Parents of UNCC victim seek privacy, but want son remembered: ‘Reed is the silent hero.’

Local

Parents of UNCC victim seek privacy, but want son remembered: ‘Reed is the silent hero.’

May 09, 2019 03:58 PM

This dog jumped from a car and disappeared for 9 months. How did he find his way home?

Theoden Janes

This dog jumped from a car and disappeared for 9 months. How did he find his way home?

April 29, 2019 01:01 PM

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