A former Charlotte Hornets star is under federal investigation in connection to an illegal sports betting scheme, according to the Wall Street Journal. Terry Rozier, 30,

The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last September.

If you're involved in a fender bender in Charlotte, don't be surprised if a civilian pulls up in a striped pickup truck instead of the police. Why it matters: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says its Civilian Crash Investigation Unit,

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein confirmed via social media that multiple Charlotte-based crew members were aboard the American Airlines passenger jet.

As one nation, we grieve for every precious soul that has been taken from us so suddenly,” Trump said at a press briefing Thursday. “Sadly, there are no survivors."

Rough Ridge, located along the Blue Ridge Parkway, was ranked 28th in Mixbook's list. It's a rocky outcrop that overlooks the Linville Gorge. The company said Rough Ridge's "snow-dusted peaks and frost-covered trees enhance the dramatic mountain landscape" and make a winter sunrise a spectacle.

The Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter focused its attention on East Charlotte, which is undergoing tremendous change. At the heart of it is Eastland Yards, an 80-acre mixed-use development on the former Eastland Mall site.

Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.

To celebrate Black History Month and the 50th anniversary of “Cooley High,” visit Independent Picture House for a special screening of the film. Tickets are $9.25. Come prepared to share your ideas and learn ways to begin or continue caring for yourself in a supportive setting with other Black men. Registration is free.

The Detroit Pistons have their NBA All-Star as franchise player Cade Cunningham has been named an Eastern Conference reserve.

The regional jet that crashed in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night has gone through three other in-flight incidents before Wednesday’s crash. There is no indication any of the previous emergencies had anything to do with the crash in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night.