Charlotte Hornets Surge with 14th Win in 17 Games
The Hornets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 109-93 at home on Saturday.
American Airlines Employee Charged for Bomb Threat Prank at Charlotte Airport
Vanguard Truck Centers Expands to Mt. Airy, North Carolina
Lifestyle
Charlotte's LGBTQ+ Women of Distinction Honored
Trailblazers from business, health, advocacy and the arts are shaping a more inclusive city

Charlotte's Affordable Housing Crisis Deepens
New data shows 77% of low-cost rentals vanished since 2015 as homelessness and racial gaps grow
Davidson College Honors Black Workers with Bronze Sculpture
The massive hands represent generations of Black laborers who built and maintained the campus for low wages.
Weather
Record Warmth in Carolinas to End Week Before Rain Arrives
Big changes arrive this weekend!

Major Temperature Drop Ahead for Charlotte Region
High Country could see several inches of snow as cold front moves in
Severe Drought Persists in North Carolina Despite Record Snowfall
Experts say the recent snowstorm failed to provide drought relief due to low moisture content and frozen ground conditions.
Crime
American Airlines Employee Charged Over Bomb Threat at Charlotte Airport
Christian Michael Cox, an AA employee, allegedly sent a false bomb threat text to a coworker, triggering a police response.

GOP Politician's Vehicle Shot up, Home Targeted in North Carolina
Local authorities and the FBI are investigating the shooting incident targeting a Republican county commissioner candidate.
New DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in Kim Thomas Murder 35 Years Later
Authorities charge Marion Gales, a former handyman for the family, in the 1990 killing of the women's activist in her Cotswold home.
Politics
Antifa Mistrial and Zuck Takes the Stand
Facebook founder testifies in landmark case over alleged user addiction

Trump Honors Crime Victims, Vows 'Justice' in Emotional SOTU Address
President Trump spotlights victims of repeat offenders and illegal immigrants during State of the Union speech.
Charlotte Names New Planning Director
Monica Holmes to lead city's Planning, Design & Development Department
Travel
Charlotte Airport Expansion Commissioning Challenges Explored
Video examines testing complex systems around active airport operations

Islands.com Ranks North Carolina's Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities
Charlotte, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, and more top the list as welcoming havens for the queer community.
10 Unique Charlotte Airbnbs for Visitors
From cozy bungalows to luxury cabins, these Airbnb rentals offer space, privacy, and great neighborhoods.