Nonprofit ‘Miles for Military’ reunites soldiers with families at no cost
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Candace Ishmell wasn't sure her son would make it home for Christmas. A last-minute plane ticket from Arizona to North Carolina cost nearly $700 — money neither she nor U.S. Army Pvt. 2nd Class Joshua Tillman had to spare. Then Miles for Military stepped in.
Stolen statue returned to jazz club with apology note
Police began the search for a suspect after a statue was stolen from an art gallery on Dec. 10.
Arrest Made in S.C. 274 Crash That Killed Clover Man
YORK COUNTY, S.C. — A Tennessee man is facing a felony charge following a deadly collision earlier this month near Lake Wylie that claimed the life of a Clover resident....
American Airlines Rolls Out Touchless ID System at Charlotte Airport Security
American Airlines launched a touchless identification system on Monday, Dec. 22 for AAdvantage loyalty program members traveling through Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The new process uses facial recognition technology at TSA PreCheck security checkpoints, letting passengers pass through without showing a...
American Airlines cuts rewards for basic economy flyers
CHARLOTTE — American Airlines customers looking to save money will no longer receive award points as basic economy flyers, the Charlotte Observer reported. The new policy went into effect Dec. 17. Those purchasing basic economy tickets with American Airlines will no longer earn frequent flyer miles or loyalty points...
‘Christmas miracle’: Anonymous donor covers emergency room fees at animal hospital
Veronica Suazo has worked in animal care for a handful of years, but what she saw on Christmas morning was a first.
Union County Sheriff’s Deputy Delivers Christmas Joy by Hand Delivering Lost Amazon Packages in...
In Monroe, North Carolina, Union County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Alex Xavier assisted with holiday deliveries after an Amazon driver experienced difficulties. The Union County Sheriff’s Office shared the update on a social media post. On Sunday evening, a full tote of Amazon packages went missing, potentially...
Thomas Dambo’s troll sculptures turn recycled art into a global phenomenon
The Hilton Trends Report names 2026 the year of the "whycation," a global movement where travel begins not with a destination, but with a motivation. For North Carolina, travelers need to look no further than public parks for this "why," as thousands are expected to visit the newly christened Thomas Dambo troll...
‘I’m just moving on up’: Opioid settlement funds open doors for Charlotteans in recovery...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, employment is a key part of long-term recovery for people overcoming substance use disorders. Research shows obtaining and maintaining meaningful work helps establish structure, income and self-esteem, which are linked to...
Residents of 8 units displaced in Gastonia apartment fire
Residents of eight units were displaced in a Gastonia apartment fire early Friday morning.
