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Economist explains how the ‘K-shaped economy’ is impacting the midterms
As voters prepare to head to the polls for the midterm elections, a conflicting economic sentiment is once again emerging on the campaign trail.
Abada’s hat trick helps Charlotte beat Montreal 4-0, clinch MLS Cup playoff berth
Abada had his first career hat trick and the third in club history
Charlotte youth curfew to take effect in November as pilot program begins
The pilot program requires anyone under the age of 18 in the city to be off the streets from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.
Man found unresponsive in Iredell County park bathroom after allegedly using fentanyl
An arrest warrant said man was in possession of fentanyl and allegedly used it when he was in the bathroom of the park while sports games were being played.
High school student accused of trying to make bombs for ISIS, deputies say
A Florida high school student was arrested after an investigation into his contact with a terrorist organization revealed he was attempting to make bombs, auth…
‘Pretty low individual’: Man scammed by fake life insurance agent shortly after sister’s death
A Mississippi man says he was scammed shortly after the death of his sister.
College professor among 2 found dead in home; suspect in custody, police say
An Ohio college professor and a woman were found shot to death in a home, and a suspect is in custody, according to authorities.
Hundreds of UNC Charlotte students march to polls during early voting
Students representing about 20 campus organizations gathered with signs encouraging voting around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, for the march to the polls.
International fugitive sentenced for one of the largest health care fraud schemes in U.S. history
A man whom federal prosecutors called the architect of one of the largest health care fraud schemes in U.S. history was sentenced Monday.
Charlotte leaders tout pedestrian safety improvements ahead of Halloween
Within the last year, the Charlotte Department of Transportation has built 13 hybrid crossing beacons, giving people a place to cross between two major interse…
Artificial intelligence transforms the workforce, regulations
The emergence of AI is transforming jobs but also creating new workforce needs. An expert said more public and private governance is needed in the future. He a…
Pres. Trump returns to South Carolina
President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, a Charlotte, N.C. suburb, to encourage voters to vote for Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.).
Dead heat in US Senate race in South Carolina ahead of Trump’s Rock Hill visit
President Trump to host rally in South Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 29
‘Everything we do the public sees’: Charlotte-Mecklenburg police chief answers questions over alleged racist texts
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson sat down with WBTV to ask questions regarding the alleged racist and what comes next for the department.
For politics, what is an October surprise?
An October surprise is an event that could shake up an election, but does it often make the difference? Experts weigh in.
Library says person threw box of cockroaches at a staff member, prompting closure
A cockroach attack forced the closure of a library in Ohio this week.
Rock Hill teachers help former student rebuild after deadly house fire
The teachers who helped get him to graduation are stepping in to help him rebuild
North Carolina governor, attorney general campaign in Mecklenburg County House race
Usually, a state representative race flies under the radar, but the showdown for House District 105, which serves Mint Hill, Matthews and parts of south Charlo…
Grandmother not indicted in baby’s death after police say she left her in hot car for 8 hours while she worked
A Madisonville grand jury declined to indict a Kentucky doctor after her 10-month-old grandchild died in a hot car, police said.
Widow searches for lost wedding ring when husband dies 3 days after getting married in Las Vegas
A South Dakota woman is asking for help finding the wedding ring her husband lost in Las Vegas the night they married.
‘I miss her like crazy’: Loved ones remembering post office worker hit and killed by car
Loved ones and a Kentucky community are mourning a post office worker who was hit and killed by a car while walking earlier this month.
Ernie Johnson announces this will be his final season on ‘Inside The NBA’
Ernie Johnson announced he will be stepping down as host of “Inside the NBA” at the end of the season.
Police department closes its investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death
The Greenville Police Department said it has officially closed its investigation into the death of Hayden Panettiere.
Trump says US will beat China in AI as technology emerges
Artificial intelligence has emerged as the critical sticking point between the U.S. and China. President Donald Trump, who has named it “super intelligence,” i…