WWII military aircraft trying to fly again after being grounded for over a year
DALLAS — December kicked off the start of a fundraiser to help put a rare World War II aircraft back in the sky. “Diamond Lil” has been grounded for maintenance for more than a year, and now more than $6,000 remains to help restore the iconic warbird. Nathanael...
Homicide investigation underway in University City
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a homicide in University City Tuesday morning.
10-acre wildfire reported in Uwharrie National Forest in North Carolina
TROY, N.C. (WGHP) — A part of the Uwharrie Trail is closed due to wildfire on Tuesday, according to the USDA Forest Service and North Carolina Forest Service. The Uwharrie Trail from the Joe Moffitt Trailhead to the Walkers Creek Trailhead is currently closed as a result of a 10-acre wildfire near King Mountain in […]
Hallmark Just Rented The Biltmore to Film New Christmas Movie
A new Hallmark Christmas movie is set to begin filming at the Biltmore Estate in January 2026, bringing another time-travel holiday love story to one of North Carolina’s most iconic landmarks. Holland Roden and Niall Matter will star in the sequel to A Biltmore Christmas, which became a fan...
Gastonia man wins $1 million lottery prize, takes home less than half of amount
He chose the lump sum of $600,000 and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $430,503.
911 calls from ‘Charlotte’s Web’ detail death threats, drag races and more
“They’re running red lights all over Charlotte,” one woman told 911. “This guy’s walking up to me. I don’t have to roll my window down, do I?” another asked moments before a federal agent could be heard in the background. “My cousin has been abducted by ICE, and he’s a U.S. citizen,” someone else said. From Nov. 17...
North Carolina girl, 6, ‘locked in dog cage with own feces and cockroaches and...
A 6-year-old girl from North Carolina died earlier this month, weighing just 27 pounds, with her court-appointed guardian now charged with child abuse.
Charlotte metro morning forecast: Noon update for Monday, Dec. 22, 2025
Don't expect a White Christmas this year as temperatures are expected to go well above average.
Author and podcaster Mick Hunt explains how to find your core “because” in 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As 2026 approaches, many people are reflecting on what they want next.. and why. For some, that search for clarity and direction can feel overwhelming. Mick Hunt, a Carolina native, USA Today bestselling author and Top 10 podcaster, says the problem often isn’t a lack of goals, but a...
12-22-25: 2026 Candidates
Tune in here to this Monday edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!. Breaking Brett Jensen kicks off the show by discussing candidates running in the 2026 legislative races across Mecklenburg County. Last Friday at noon marked the deadline for candidates to file for office in North Carolina next year. Jensen then...

















