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.
Fire that injured 1, caused $371K in damages may have been sparked by battery,...
Fire officials said a fire that injured one person and caused $371,000 in damage may have been sparked by a lithium-ion battery.
Police: Another person charged for stealing construction equipment, tools
Another person has been charged for his role in stealing more than $35,000 worth of tools and construction equipment from a Davenport business, police said.
1 displaced after house fire sparks from rechargeable dog collar on Christmas Day
One person was displaced after a rechargeable dog collar caused a house fire in south Charlotte, Charlotte Fire said.
Tennessee man arrested for reckless homicide in crash near Lake Wylie: Trooper
A Tennessee man has been arrested on a charge of reckless homicide from a Dec. 16 crash in York County in which a Clover man died, according to the S.C. Highway Patrol and court and jail records. Troopers took Joseph Lee Boles, 51, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, into custody Thursday, nine days after the collision on S.C....
Charlotte Rescue Mission feeds those in need on Christmas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - For many, the holidays are spent surrounded by friends, family food and gifts. But others have nowhere to go, and may struggle to find something to eat. That’s when the Charlotte Rescue Mission steps in. Donning aprons and festive accessories, volunteers and staff at the...
Soldier reunites with his mother at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A United States soldier reunited with his mother on Christmas Eve in Charlotte. Joshua Tillman arrived at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on a flight funded by the nonprofit organization Miles for Military. The nonprofit provides flights for active service members for holidays as well as...

















