Amber Alert Issued for 13-Year-Old Girl Missing from Mount Airy
RALEIGH, N.C. — An Amber Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Valeria Jackeline Gonzales Hernandez, who was last seen at her home in Mount Airy,…
North Carolina’s 2025 Vape Ban Takes Effect, Targeting Non-FDA-Approved Products
RALEIGH, N.C. — A sweeping new state law is now in effect banning the sale of most disposable vape products in North Carolina. As of…
8 Charged After ICE Raid at Buckeye Fire Equipment Company in Kings Mountain
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — A major federal raid at a North Carolina business has resulted in federal charges for at least eight individuals, according to…
North Carolina’s New Insurance Law Is Costing Drivers More
RALEIGH, N.C. — Millions of North Carolina drivers are waking up to new insurance rules that took effect July 1, 2025 — and for many,…
Charlotte Man Gets 14 Years for Armed Robbery Spree at Six Local Businesses
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after carrying out…
Fire Erupts at Charlotte Recycling Center, Causing $65,000 in Damages
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A two-alarm fire erupted Monday afternoon at Sonoco Recycling, a facility located in southwest Charlotte, leading to heavy smoke and flames across…
Randolph Middle School Principal Resigns After Suspension and Assault Incident
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The principal of Randolph Middle School has officially resigned following a recent suspension and a separate incident in which she was assaulted…
Two Men Charged in String of Break-Ins Across Ellendale Community
ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — Two men have been charged in connection with a series of break-ins and property crimes across the Ellendale Community, the Alexander…
Federal Cuts Force North Carolina to Rethink Childcare Funding as Costs Surge
RALEIGH, N.C. — Families across North Carolina may soon face higher childcare costs as federal support dries up and the state struggles to fund vital…
New NC Law Extends Grace Period for Expired Driver’s Licenses — But It Comes With Conditions
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina drivers dealing with backlogged DMV appointments just got some breathing room — but not without a few caveats. Thanks to…