A Queens man was sentenced Monday to 25 years to life in prison for fatally stabbing EMS Captain Alison Russo in 2022. Peter Zisopoulos, of Astoria, was convicted in May of second-degree murder ...

The Charlotte Hornets have surprisingly been quite active this offseason. After being positioned to largely coast into the 2025-26 season, the front office has hardly had a dull moment. They've ...

Charlotte Fire Captain Anthony Perez inspires the next generation with a career marked by leadership and community service.

MT. HOLLY, N.C. – In Gaston County, Daimler is laying off over 500 workers from the automaker’s plant in Mount Holly. The company says the layoffs come as they’ve experienced a slow-down in truck and ...

There are a few candidates for the best player in Charlotte Hornets history. Kemba Walker, by virtue of his franchise-leading scoring, has a good case. So does ...

Princess Kate stepped out again at Wimbledon on Sunday, where she was joined by Prince William and kids Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Early Sunday, a shooting in Charlotte's Central Division left one dead and several injured, with police investigating.

Charlotte FC is scheduled to take on New York City at 7:30 PM EST on Saturday, July 12, 2025. The expected starting goalkeepers are Kristijan Kahlina for Charlotte FC and Tomas Romero for New York Cit ...

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Arts, fashion, and important conversations. It's just a part of what's on tap for this year's NAACP National Convention being held this year in Charlotte.

The Social Security Administration reportedly sent out an email claiming the policy bill “eliminates federal income taxes on Social Security benefits for most beneficiaries”—but that’s not ...

Trump Says He Didn’t Know ‘Shylock’ Was Antisemitic Term After Criticism By Alison Durkee, Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.