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The driver in a crash that killed three E.E. Smith High School students in Fayetteville and her sister has been charged, according to the Fayetteville Police Department. Both women are facing several charges, including manslaughter and speeding, the police said late Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened nearly two weeks ago, on Oct. 8, on Rosehill […]

Dreaming of moving to North Carolina — where barbecue, basketball, and small-town charm meet? You don’t have to spend big to call the Tar Heel State home. According to recent reports from Zillow (2025 home value data), GoBankingRates, and ApartmentList, several North Carolina cities offer a cost of living well below the state and national […]

As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) says residents who rely on federal food assistance programs will continue receiving benefits through October. The department stated that it is collaborating with local, state, and federal partners to monitor potential impacts on essential services. For […]

Charlotte is widening its lead as North Carolina’s largest city, according to new data from North Carolina’s Office of State Budget and Management. The report, which reviewed population changes from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2024, shows Charlotte’s population has grown by about 70,000 people, reaching an estimated 944,742 residents. That’s more than 444,000 […]

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden is defending his decision to meet with Charlotte rapper DaBaby after facing criticism over the artist’s recent music video that referenced the killing of Iryna Zarutska on a light rail train in South End. In a statement Tuesday, McFadden said he met with DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, […]

The Hall of Famer sat down with Maurice DuBois on CBS Mornings on Tuesday and opened up about his new lifestyle

As we are fully into fall and spooky season, people who love folklore and are looking for a scare may want to know about some of the spookiest locations in their state. Though many people travel to areas like Savannah, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina or even New Orleans, Louisiana. But actually, several cities across North […]

Charlotte rapper DaBaby released a new music video, “Save Me,” which pays tribute to Iryna Zarutska, the 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee killed in an unprovoked stabbing on the CATS Blue Line last month. The video recreates the August 22 attack, with actors portraying both Zarutska and her accused attacker. In the music video, DaBaby intervenes to […]

Newly released jail recordings shed light on the man accused of fatally stabbing 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train last month. Police say Decarlos Brown attacked Zarutska on Aug. 22 as the train headed toward the East/West Boulevard Station. The 34-year-old, a repeat offender, is now facing both state and federal charges […]

The Carolina Panthers have parted ways with an employee after a social media post mocked the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the team reported Thursday. Charlie Rock, who served as the Panthers’ football communications coordinator, is no longer with the organization, WCNC confirmed. In a statement, the team said, “The views expressed by our […]

A deadly stabbing on Charlotte’s light rail system is drawing national attention after video of the attack was released last week. The footage shows 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, being fatally stabbed on a LYNX Blue Line train on Aug. 22. Investigators say Zarutska was stabbed in the throat three times in an unprovoked […]

North Carolina has recently enacted several new education laws, including rules limiting cellphone use in schools, a new requirement for arts education graduation credits, and the launch of a pilot program focused on career development plans. There are also ongoing discussions regarding teacher salary increases and a study on pay structures. In the Charlotte area, […]