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NCSBE says Surry County elections chair James Yokeley resigned amid accusations of drugging food, child abuse, and other crimes.
Trump Revokes Kamala Harris’ Secret Service Protection President Donald Trump has officially revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, ending an extension granted by former President Joe Biden. Harris, who was entitled to six months of protection after leaving office, had her security extended by an additional year through a Biden executive […]
Charlotte’s population boom is accelerating, with an average of 157 people moving to the region each day, according to a new report from the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance. That’s a steep increase from last year, when the daily average was 117. The growth has been steady since 2020, when the pandemic drove more people toward […]
Tourism spending in North Carolina exceeded $36 billion, up from the previous year’s record.
Labor Day weekend marks one of the busiest travel times of the year, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is preparing for heavy traffic. Airport officials expect more than 856,000 passengers to pass through between Thursday, Aug. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 2. The total is down 6.6% from last year but nearly the same as […]
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — There are reportedly multiple victims after a gunmen opened fire at a Catholic church and school in Minneapolis. The shooting happened at the Annunciation Catholic Church in the south side of the city Wednesday morning. The gunmen is reportedly dead. The victims include children. President Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz both […]
When fans return to the Spectrum Center in October, they’ll see a dramatically upgraded arena. The Uptown venue is wrapping up $245 million in renovations as it celebrates its 20th year. “We have to have world-class facilities to be a world-class premier franchise,” said Hornets chief venues officer Donna Julian during a hard hat tour […]
The North Carolina Supreme Court will not consider a case involving more than three dozen Raleigh police officers who argued that they were unconstitutionally passed over for “stand-by” pay. A unanimous state Appeals Court panel ruled against the officers in 2023.
North Carolina’s Republican senators praised Trump’s picks, and play a key role in shepherding them through the confirmation process.
As MLB looks to expand, North Carolina could be the home of a future MLB team.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport will receive $45 million in federal funding for major safety and capacity upgrades, Sen. Thom Tillis announced Wednesday. The money will go toward expanding the airport’s south apron by 414,000 square feet. The apron is the area where aircraft are parked, loaded, and serviced. “Charlotte Douglas and Raleigh-Durham are two of […]
Cracker Barrel has unveiled a new logo that drops the barrel and the man, part of a larger transformation plan to update its image and attract new customers. The chain is also revamping its menu, commercials, and restaurants, angering some loyal fans who feel the changes are straying from its traditional roots. “Anchored in Cracker […]
