North Carolina restores Medicaid rates after court losses, but funding crisis looms
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina will restore Medicaid provider rates to pre-cut levels following court decisions favoring patients, but the program still faces a funding shortfall that could deplete resources by spring, Gov. Josh Stein announced Wednesday. The state is returning provider rates to their Sept. 30 levels...
Upcoming Temporary CATS Route 3 Detour on 36th Street to Affect Local Bus Stops
Starting December 10, 2025, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily detour Route 3. This change is due to sewer repair work on 36th Street between Davidson Street and North Tryon Street. Several stops will not be served during this time. These stops are 60397, 60398, 60393, 60394, 18570, 18540,...
Sycamore co-owner accused of raping child, breaking into Stanly County home
The co-owner of Sycamore Brewing was arrested Thursday and charged with the statutory rape of a child and breaking into a Stanly County home, our news partners at WBTV report. Driving the news: Justin Brigham, 44, is accused of breaking into a home in Stanfield on Wednesday and having sex with a 13-year-old girl...
Intense Debate: Charlotte Faces Another Light Rail Stabbing, Suspect Identified as Previously Deported Undocumented...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Charlotte hit with another light rail stabbing, suspect identified as previously deported illegal immigrant.
Popular doughnut company brings back ‘Day of the Dozens’ to help spread holiday cheer
‘Day of the Dozens’ returns offering a dozen doughnuts for a $1 when you purchase a dozen at regular price at this Charlotte-based sweet spot. On Friday, 12/12 only, Krispy Kreme will return its annual “Day of the Dozens,” offering guests a dozen Original Glazed® doughnuts for just $1 with the purchase of any dozen...
After surviving light rail attack, Charlotte man held on $2M bond for allegedly assaulting...
Kenyon Dobie was hospitalized after being attacked Dec. 5 on the Blue Line in north Charlotte.
Person found dead inside vehicle in north Charlotte neighborhood: CMPD
A death is under investigation in a north Charlotte neighborhood, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).
Juvenile with 275 offenses to be charged as adult, held without bond
A 16-year-old juvenile with a history of over 275 charges has been arrested and charged as an adult after a series of crimes across North and South Carolina is being held without bond after getting into more trouble.
Charlotte church adds ICE agents to nativity scene that aims to ‘disturb’ passersby
A Charlotte church says it wants to “disturb” passersby this Christmas with a nativity scene pictures Jesus, Mary and Joseph with masked immigration agents wearing bulletproof vests and brandishing handcuffs. The installation went up this week outside Missiongathering Church at 420 East 15th St. in the Optimist Park...
Long list of Charlotte-area school districts make class changes due to ice, wintry conditions
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A long list of school districts around the Charlotte region have made class changes on Tuesday, Dec. 9 due to subfreezing temperatures and potential for icy roads. Many districts implemented delays Tuesday, while others transitioned to remote learning, and a couple closed altogether....
