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A call concerning a casket led to the grim discovery, authorities told news outlets.
29/03/2025

A call concerning a casket led to the grim discovery, authorities told news outlets.

The blades were found in just 11 inches of dirt and are believed to have served a cult-like purpose, experts said.
29/03/2025

The blades were found in just 11 inches of dirt and are believed to have served a cult-like purpose, experts said.

Now, the “sweet” mama cat is up for adoption in Florida.
29/03/2025

Now, the “sweet” mama cat is up for adoption in Florida.

“Bea came to us on New Year’s Eve,” the Indiana shelter said. “While the rest of the world was counting down and clinkin...
29/03/2025

“Bea came to us on New Year’s Eve,” the Indiana shelter said. “While the rest of the world was counting down and clinking glasses, she was being surrendered to the shelter.”

Family members found them in a parked car with stab wounds.
28/03/2025

Family members found them in a parked car with stab wounds.

Authorities said the child jumped over a balcony.
28/03/2025

Authorities said the child jumped over a balcony.

5 Hot Stories: George Clooney’s NYC Life, Brooke Hogan’s Family Drama
28/03/2025

5 Hot Stories: George Clooney’s NYC Life, Brooke Hogan’s Family Drama

Wild animals are also being impacted by the fires, which are burning across more than 7,000 acres in Western NC.
28/03/2025

Wild animals are also being impacted by the fires, which are burning across more than 7,000 acres in Western NC.

“I cannot find the precise word which would adequately describe this entire situation,” an attorney representing the off...
28/03/2025

“I cannot find the precise word which would adequately describe this entire situation,” an attorney representing the officers told McClatchy News.

The lucky lottery player was in disbelief after seeing he’d won the game’s top prize, lottery officials said.
28/03/2025

The lucky lottery player was in disbelief after seeing he’d won the game’s top prize, lottery officials said.

A passenger on the LA to Charlotte flight recounted how the plane avoided a collision on the runway.
28/03/2025

A passenger on the LA to Charlotte flight recounted how the plane avoided a collision on the runway.

The Charlotte Hornets’ star point guard has battled a litany of injuries throughout his five-plus seasons in the NBA, an...
28/03/2025

The Charlotte Hornets’ star point guard has battled a litany of injuries throughout his five-plus seasons in the NBA, and he won’t finish the 2024-25 season, either.

The project calls for 348 multifamily units and 59,100 square feet of commercial, retail and other non-residential space...
28/03/2025

The project calls for 348 multifamily units and 59,100 square feet of commercial, retail and other non-residential space.

Republican strategist Matt Wylie says he sees through the White House’s most recent distraction, a 25% tariff on importe...
28/03/2025

Republican strategist Matt Wylie says he sees through the White House’s most recent distraction, a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and auto parts. Here’s what he sees.

Columinst Issac J. Bailey was disappointed Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, attacked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s disability ...
28/03/2025

Columinst Issac J. Bailey was disappointed Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, attacked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s disability and wants to introduce her to Ezra Spinelli, a boy in a wheelchair whose joy in a Myrtle Beach Target went viral.

A public hearing April 1 will focus on the 220-acre property off Exit 81.
28/03/2025

A public hearing April 1 will focus on the 220-acre property off Exit 81.

The law requires sellers to disclose the total price of tickets upfront, with a few exceptions.
28/03/2025

The law requires sellers to disclose the total price of tickets upfront, with a few exceptions.

Judge Jefferson Griffin, who is challenging his narrow loss in the NC Supreme Court election, expressed remorse over his...
28/03/2025

Judge Jefferson Griffin, who is challenging his narrow loss in the NC Supreme Court election, expressed remorse over his decision to wear the uniform while a student at UNC-Chapel Hill.

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Are elected officials in Charlotte allowed to discuss public issues in private? The city says they follow North Carolina law on open meetings, which does allow for less than a majority of a group like City Council to meet privately under certain circumstances. But some legal advocates say these “small groups” can quickly become a legal gray area, leaving the public out of important talks. What do you think? 🔗: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article302072009.html ✍️: Mary Ramsey 🎥: Mae Lackey

For Sabrina Mills and her family, surviving Helene’s wrath was traumatic enough. As floodwaters from the Swannanoa River rose to stomach level inside their house on Sept. 27, Mills’ 24-year-old son hacked his way through the attic ceiling with a chef’s knife and a hammer so the family could get atop the roof. Mixed messages about aid and no easy access to temporary housing near their home has frustrated Mills and her family since. She’s one of many people in western North Carolina who struggles with stable housing after the storm. Read more: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article302064339.html ✍️: Ames Alexander

Talking Preps: The NCHSAA regional and state championship preview show
Talking Preps: The NCHSAA regional and state championship preview show

We preview the NCHSAA regionals and state finals with these special guests: Lake Norman girls' coach McKenzie Graham, Chambers' coach Brian Frasier and star junior Markus Kerr along with longtime North Meck coach Duane Lewis.

Talking Preps: The NCHSAA third and fourth round preview show
Talking Preps: The NCHSAA third and fourth round preview show

Previewing this week's NCHSAA playoff games, honoring the players of the week plus big debates on replay, shot clock and who's gonna stop Lake Norman?

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