A North Carolina senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general says his support hinges on Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's accusers. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis’ comments Thursday came a day after Blanche’s confirmation hearing.

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday.

It's just a number, or is it? Every temperature has a story. Some mark important moments in nature, others reveal incredible science, and a few might surprise you. In "100 Temperatures to Know," we'll take one temperature at a time and uncover what makes it worth remembering.

Computer chipmakers and other winners of the AI boom are slumping again and weighing on stock markets worldwide. They’re helping to drown out strength for most of the rest of Wall Street on Thursday, leaving U.S. stock indexes mixed.

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Wednesday, July 15th.

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Wednesday, July 15th.

The heat cranks up today with highs in the mid to upper 90s. The high heat and hazy skies will stick around through Friday.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's new liner, once dubbed “American flag blue” by President Donald Trump, has faded to a color closer to gray. An Associated Press team viewed the pool Wednesday from the Washington Monument.

Demolition has officially begun on west Charlotte's historic Excelsior Club on Beatties Ford Road.

Carowinds has shut down the Fury 325 roller coaster following a routine safety inspection. A park spokesperson says crews identified an issue with a ride foundation on July 7th.

A Huntersville Police officer has been arrested and charged with driving while impaired.

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office has arrested four more people in connection with the 2024 drive-by shooting death of 13-year-old Jacob Duncan.