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Democratic Party Committee Selects Jonah Garson for Nomination to Succeed Graig Meyer in N.C. Senate
22+ min ago (247+ words) Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 4, 2026 | Election, State Government North Carolina Democratic Party First Vice Chair Jonah Garson is poised to join the state Senate through an appointment to succeed Graig Meyer. Garson earned 636 weighted votes, while Buansi earned 65 votes. In…...
Gas prices continue steady climb past $4 as upward trend continues nationwide
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (778+ words) WASHINGTON " Gas prices rose again Saturday, climbing further above the $4 mark as global oil tensions continue to drive costs higher. On Saturday, the national average for a gallon of gas was $4.104, according to AAA. That's up from Friday's average of…...
MEDIC: 1 hospitalized after being hit by vehicle
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (80+ words) The crash happened on Albemarle Road near Hollirose Drive and remains under investigation. MEDIC: 1 hospitalized after being hit by vehicle To stream WCNC on your phone, you need the WCNC app. Download the WCNC app Next up in 5 Example video…...
Pedestrian killed in overnight vehicle crash in southeast Charlotte
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (212+ words) A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle near the 7700 block of Krefeld Drive. Pedestrian killed in overnight vehicle crash in southeast Charlotte To stream WCNC on your phone, you need the WCNC app. Download the WCNC app Next…...
Iran calls on public to find 'enemy pilot' amid search for missing US service member
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (933+ words) CAIRO, Egypt " The U.S. military pressed ahead Saturday in a frantic search for a missing pilot after Iran shot down an American warplane, as Iran called on people to turn the pilot in, promising a reward. The plane, identified by Iran…...
US presses search for a missing serviceman as Iran calls on public to find 'enemy pilot"
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (763+ words) The U.S. military pressed ahead Saturday in a frantic search for a missing pilot after Iran shot down an American warplane, as Iran called on people to turn the pilot in, promising a reward. The plane, identified by Iran as a…...
Kings Mountain Police searching for man accused of firing into crowded parking lot
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (245+ words) A man faces attempted first-degree murder and other felony charges after police said he opened fire in a crowded gas station parking lot Friday afternoon. The Kings Mountain Police Department responded to the Silver Express gas station on King Street…...
Police investigate deadly crash in west Charlotte
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (151+ words) Police investigate deadly crash in west Charlotte'WCNC Police investigate deadly crash in west Charlotte A deadly crash in west Charlotte is under investigation. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police issued a statement Saturday morning, saying it happened in the 900 block of Yorkmont Road. To…...
North Carolina’s Electoral Future May Hinge on Rural Black Voters Who Feel Ignored by Democrats
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (1197+ words) Posted by Associated Press | Apr 4, 2026 | Election, State Written by BILL BARROW'and'MAYA SWEEDLER But the former truck driver can feel left out when elections roll around in this battleground state. "People don't come out like they should and ask you how…...
Salem man killed after crashing into a tree, police say
14+ hour, 46+ min ago (154+ words) A Salem man was killed when his Jeep left the roadway and struck a tree on April 1, police said. Dwight Mills, 53, failed to negotiate a corner in his white Jeep Gladiator and left the roadway on ... A Salem man was…...