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19+ min ago (278+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " The man accused of a violent stabbing on Charlotte's light rail last week made his first court appearance on Monday." Oscar Solarzano is charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon and intoxicated and disruptive in connection with the Dec. 5 attack. The incident happened less than four months after the killing of Iryna Zartuska on the Blue Line." Solarzano's first appearance was brief. He faced the judge by video using a Spanish translator. The prosecution says Solarzano shouldn't have been on the train at all because he was already banned from the CATS light rail prior to the attack." Prosecutors say Solarzano was drinking alcohol and yelling at passengers when another person told him to stop. They allege he drank more and confronted…...

45+ min ago (66+ words) GOT SNOW? Check out the latest photos and videos as snow begins to cover the Piedmont Triad. Snow is beginning to fall on Monday morning across the Piedmont Triad She said they have about two and a half inches so far Kenny Metzger shared this video of flurries coming down in Mount Airy Michael Pardue shared this video of the snow starting to fall in Thurmond...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (351+ words) Church leaders at St. Susanna Parish in Dedham, Massachusetts, will meet Monday after the archdiocese made a demand that they take down a controversial nativity display. On the display was a sign that read "ICE was here," with Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus notably missing from the scene. A meeting regarding the display was originally scheduled for Sunday morning, but the parish council says they will now announce a decision on the display on Monday at 4 p.m., according to Rev. Steve Josoma. The archdiocese says the church did not request nor receive permission for the display and that the church's norms prohibit the use of sacred objects for any purpose other than the devotion of God's people. Parishioners we spoke to say the archdiocese is out of step with the congregation. "I'm very upset about it. And I'm also upset that…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (271+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " West Charlotte High School football coach Sam Greiner was dismissed as the school's head coach, according to a message from the principal." Greiner, who took over West Charlotte's football program in 2020, led the Lions to four consecutive winning seasons. West Charlotte won the 3A state championship in 2024 and was defeated by Hough in the 8A Regional final last week. Before coaching at West Charlotte, Greiner won a state championship with Harding in 2017. West Charlotte principal Paula Cook sent the following message to families about Greiner's dismissal:" "Hello, West Charlotte High School Football Families: I want to share with you that Coach Greiner will no longer serve as the head football coach at West Charlotte High School. We appreciate his service to our student-athletes and to the WCHS community over the years. As we begin the search for our next head football…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (100+ words) Sunday night, Greensboro emergency responders said they found Chris Ratliff, 59, unresponsive in his home on West Terrel Street. Officials said he later died at the scene. A Greensboro man has been charged with the murder of his father. Sunday night, Greensboro emergency responders said they found Chris Ratliff, 59, unresponsive in his home on West Terrell Street. Officials said he later died at the scene. Officers said Chris Ratliff's son, Pretance Ratliff, 20, was put into custody at the scene and was later charged with first-degree murder. This is an ongoing investigation. Check back here for updates....

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (430+ words) Winchester Cathedral has revealed who will become the next Dean of Winchester. The announcement was made at 10am on Monday, December 8, in the Presbytery of the cathedral. The cathedral has confirmed that Reverend Canon Chris Palmer will become the next Dean of Winchester, one of the most senior positions in the Church of England. He is currently Canon Treasurer at Exeter Cathedral. Ahead of taking up his new role on March 15, 2026, Reverend Canon Chris Palmer said: "I am really delighted to have been appointed as the next Dean of Winchester. "Having served as Canon Chancellor and then Canon Treasurer at Exeter over the last seven years, I have grown to love cathedral life, and I relish the many opportunities for encounter that cathedrals offer. "I trust that this has equipped me for this next ministry. "It's been wonderful to meet Bishop…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (673+ words) The nominees for the 83rd Golden Globes have been announced. Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" scored a leading nine nominations to the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Monday, adding to the Oscar favorite's momentum and handing Warner Bros. a victory amid its deal to be acquired by Netflix. "One Battle After Another" landed nominations for its cast " Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn and Chase Infiniti " along with nods for Anderson's screenplay and direction. It's competing in the Globes' category for comedy and musicals. Close on its heels was Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value," a Norwegian family drama about a filmmaking family. The Neon release's eight nominations included nods for four of its actors: Stellan Skarsg'rd, Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. Here is the full list of nominees for the Golden Globes, which will be broadcast Jan. 11 on…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago (141+ words) Nominees for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards have been announced. Here's a partial list of who's nominated for this year's awards, which will be held Jan. 11 at the Beverly Hilton. Nikki Glaser will host the ceremony. "Avatar: Fire and Ash" "Mission: Impossible " The Final Reckoning" "No Other Choice," South Korea "The Secret Agent," Brazil "The Voice of Hind Rajab," Tunisia "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" Little Am'lie or the Character of Rain" Paul Thomas Anderson, "One Battle After Another" Jafar Panahi, "It Was Just an Accident" "One Battle After Another" "Only Murders in the Building" "The Beast in Me" Bill Maher, "Is Anyone Else Seeing This?" Brett Goldstein, "The Second Best Night of Your Life" Kevin Hart, "Acting My Age" "Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard" "Good Hang with Amy Poehler" "The Mel Robbins Podcast" "Up First from NPR"...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (175+ words) WCNC Charlotte's news team gives you updates on the latest news events of the day, as well as updates on sports, weather and traffic. 16-year-old charged with shooting 13-year-old, Gastonia Police say To stream WCNC on your phone, you need the WCNC app. Download the WCNC app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video GASTONIA, N.C. " A 16-year-old is facing multiple charges for allegedly shooting a 13-year-old girl in Gastonia on Sunday, police said. Gastonia Police responded to a reported shooting along Bryant Street, just off Linwood Road, around 4:45 p.m. Sunday. When officers arrived, they found a 13-year-old girl who'd been shot in the abdomen. Investigators say the teen was shot by a 16-year-old. The suspect, who hasn't been identified due to his age, was taken into custody and is charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault with…...

2+ hour, 40+ min ago (152+ words) There's an e-card for every occasion. It's always a gamble whether gifts or greeting cards will be on time for the holidays. Pushing off that visit to the post office is easy. Then suddenly, it's too late. In 1998, computer users found a way around the dilemma with cutting-edge technology by sending cards through the internet. Not only could the senders find cooler cards online, they also didn't have to pay for postage. More serious card senders could buy a CD-ROM with programs to design their own. Some featured animated reindeer running in front of Santa's sleigh, while others featured the bearded man himself. Have you ever sent or received any e-cards? Check out the video above to see what kind of e-cards people sent in 1998. If you liked this retro find, make sure to check out the archival playlist below....