Weather
Firefighters Rescue Driver Standing on Submerged Truck in Pond During Frigid Weather
The driver was treated at the scene after being rescued from the partially submerged vehicle in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Firefighters Rescue Man from Submerged Car During Nor'easter in North Carolina
Dramatic video shows the daring rescue as intense winter storm slams the region.
Two Dead as Winter Storm Slams South with Record Snowfall
Over 20 inches of snow reported in parts of North Carolina, while Florida sees freezing temperatures
Lifestyle
Prominent Charlotte LGBTQ+ Leader Quandrico Rutledge-Wade Dies Unexpectedly
Community mourns the loss of a fraternity founder, faith leader, and advocate for marginalized groups
Charlotte Animal Shelters Face Growing Needs
Overcrowding, strained resources, and a growing need for community support signal a deeper shift in animal welfare
Dogs Rescued from Freezing Conditions in North Carolina Snowstorm
Animal control officers seized two dogs left chained outside without shelter during winter weather emergency.
Crime
North Carolina Boy with Special Needs Rescued During Snowstorm
Police K-9 played key role in locating the child who wandered from home
American Airlines Flight Hit with Mysterious Blue Laser Strike
The incident occurred about five miles from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport around 7 a.m. local time.
Crash with Injury Reported at Charlotte Intersection
Emergency crews responded to a collision involving a Mercedes and a tree in the Metromont industrial area.
Business
Schneider Geospatial Acquires BHA to Boost Parcel Modernization Services
The acquisition strengthens Schneider's cloud-based GIS offerings to help local governments modernize land records and unlock new applications for geospatial data.
Foundry, Principal® Close on 74 Junction Industrial Development in Union County
New 237,000-square-foot Class-A industrial project to serve growing Charlotte market
ABC Carolinas Announces 2026 Board and Regional Leadership Council Chairs
The construction industry association names new leadership to guide its nearly 500 member firms across the Carolinas.
Politics
Bishop Bans Altar Rails, Kneelers in Charlotte Diocese
Traditionis Custodes implementation leads to restrictions on traditional Mass practices
North Carolina's 'Bathroom Bill' Legacy Lives On
A decade after HB2, its anti-trans blueprint still shapes state law, economics and culture, sparking new battles over rights.
Charlotte Reporter's Records Request Rejected by Top NC Court
The North Carolina Supreme Court will not consider a TV reporter's pursuit of records linked to a fatal 2023 shooting involving private security guards.
