Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon
Sun Oct 18 3:15 pm
Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself up in the air.
Charlotte NC Headlines
Norwegian teen sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting murder in UK for Iran-linked gang
Sun Oct 18 12:15 pm
A Norwegian teenager convicted of traveling to Britain to carry out a contract killing on behalf of an international crime gang linked to Iran was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison.
NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
Sun Oct 18 9:46 am
The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, three days after he signed an executive order giving state universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year in college in defiance of the NCAA’s new eligibility rule.
Trudy weakens to Category 1 hurricane as it moves towards Mexico’s Pacific coast
Sat Oct 17 3:30 pm
Trudy weakened Friday afternoon in its slow movement towards west-central areas of Mexico's Pacific coast, although some strengthening could occur through Saturday, forecasters said.
US markets are weighed down by an extended sell-off in the tech sector
Sat Oct 17 12:15 pm
A broad sell-off in technology companies pulled stocks lower on Wall Street Friday, capping off the market’s worst week since late June.
US Coast Guard rescues 16 people and searches for more after May Day call off Mexico’s Baja coast
Sat Oct 17 9:00 am
Sixteen people were rescued from the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast on Friday after the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a May Day call reporting their boat was sinking. Another 11 people were believed missing.
FBI Investigating possible civil rights violations after racist CMPD thread
Fri Oct 16 11:22 pm
The NAACP of Charlotte Mecklenburg is calling for the release of the names of the CMPD officers involved in a racist group text. Three officers have resigned and three others have been recommended for termination. The FBI is investigating to see if any officers acted on their bias in interactions with civilians.
Local nonprofit that provides shower access, hygiene supplies and more hosting fundraiser on Saturday
Fri Oct 16 11:21 pm
Local nonprofit that offers much needed resources for unhoused people throughout the community is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday.
Fall leaf expert: Go to NC mountains now through next weekend for peak colors
Fri Oct 16 11:13 pm
From the mountains to the Piedmont, North Carolina is starting to show off its fall colors.
Federal inmates return to the Mecklenburg Co. jail after three year pause
Fri Oct 16 11:06 pm
Federal detainees with pending cases in our area will now be housed in the Mecklenburg County Jail in Uptown and the newly re-opened Jail North.
Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
Fri Oct 16 7:15 pm
The Grammy winning artist, Steve Lacy will bring his Oh yeah? Tour to the stage at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre on Thursday night.
The Carolina Panthers Have Major Momentum Right Now | Keep Prowling Podcast
Fri Oct 16 5:30 pm
D.J. Beal and Bahakel Sports Director Jeff Taylor discuss how the Panthers can keep their momentum going this week.