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BREAKING: Court of Appeals sides with Jefferson Griffin 2-1. Ruling gives tens of thousands of voters 15 days to cure the deficiencies with their ballots. Allison Riggs is expected to appeal to the NC Supreme Court.

If this stands, Griffin could very well be the next NC Supreme Court justice

Concourse to concert: Matthews singer appearing on American Idol this weekend The second his hands touch the piano keys, it’s clear that Matthews resident Josh King is doing what he’s meant to do.

Charlotte airport pianist Josh King will be on American Idol tonight www.wsoctv.com/news/local/c...

At a meeting Monday, the senior project manager for the Red Line said Camp North End looks like a stop CATS would recommend to move forward. The MTC ultimately has final say. Of note, the Red Line map has been updated with Camp North End on the project's webpage

Judge declares mistrial in Kendal Crank murder trial A judge declared a mistrial early Tuesday afternoon after a jury could not reach a verdict in the trial of Adonis Smith, who is charged with the murder of Kendal Crank.

Breaking: Judge declares mistrial in Kendal Crank murder trial www.wsoctv.com/news/local/d...

Man who shot 2 officers wanted on 10 warrants, 4 orders for arrest The man who shot two officers has an extensive criminal history and was wanted on 10 warrants and four orders for arrest across two counties.

CMPD: Man who shot 2 officers wanted on 10 warrants, 4 orders for arrest www.wsoctv.com/news/local/m...

From education to employment, Charlotte program offers jobs, benefits Applications for the program open Monday and the city of Charlotte plans to hire 29 graduates right out of CMS.

Applications open Monday for Charlotte’s great new education to employment program. The city will hire 29 grads right out of CMS. They will earn $23/hour and get full benefits. After 6 months, the city will pay for classes at CPCC www.wsoctv.com/news/local/e...

WSOC is partnering with the North Carolina Bar Association for “Lawyers on Call” Day

Today from 10-7, you can call 704-630-7300 and be connected to a lawyer for free legal advice on any issue. All calls are confidential and free. Help is available in English and Spanish

Several Matthews commissioners reverse opposition to transit plan Matthews is the only Mecklenburg County town resisting the effort and until this point, was a unified effort.

Several Matthews commissioners reverse opposition to transit plan www.wsoctv.com/news/local/s...

Savannah Bananas add second Bank of America Stadium date Organizers say the second game was added in response to "overwhelming demand and a unique scheduling opportunity."

Savannah Bananas add second Bank of America Stadium date www.wsoctv.com/news/local/s...

Woman accused of locking boyfriend in Monroe storage unit for days, police say According to the police report, the boyfriend told officers that as they were looking through his storage unit last Thursday, the suspect said, “this is what you get,” before shutting the door.

Woman accused of locking boyfriend in Monroe storage unit for days, police say www.wsoctv.com/news/local/w...

Transit momentum: Newly filed bill would allow sales tax increase for transit The bill grants the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners the authority to authorize a 1% sales tax increase referendum.

Transit momentum: Newly filed bill would allow sales tax increase for transit www.wsoctv.com/news/local/t...

Breaking: Senators Vickie Sawyer, Bill Rabon and David Craven file a bill for Mecklenburg's 1% sales tax increase for transit www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/202...

President Donald Trump has appointed Governor Josh Stein to the Council of Governors. Governor Stein is Co-Chair

Phil Berger’s confirms reelection bid, setting up likely 2026 primary with local sheriff North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger confirmed plans Tuesday to seek reelection to his chamber seat in 2026, days after his home-county sheriff said he’d run for the seat regardless of whether his...

Phil Berger confirms reelection bid, setting up likely 2026 primary with local sheriff www.wsoctv.com/news/local/p...

Parachutist gets stuck 100 feet up on high-rise building in Uptown Charlotte CMPD said someone was trespassing and ended up needing to be rescued from above.

Parachutist gets stuck 100 feet up on high-rise building in Uptown Charlotte www.wsoctv.com/news/local/p...

North Carolina may increase punishment for strangulation crimes Proposed HB109 would increase the punishment for strangulation charges in North Carolina.

North Carolina may increase punishment for strangulation crimes www.wsoctv.com/news/local/n...

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TV64, Telemundo to televise Carolina Ascent games with new partnership The Carolina Ascent is one of the initial eight teams of the USL Super League.

TV64, Telemundo to televise Carolina Ascent games with new partnership www.wsoctv.com/news/local/t...

What it takes for Charlotte’s library to offer the hottest book The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is spending thousands to provide access to the world’s hottest book, Onyx Storm.

What it takes for Charlotte’s library to offer the hottest book www.wsoctv.com/news/local/w...

The city of Charlotte is bidding for the CIAA Tournament from 2027-2029. The city hosted the men and women’s basketball tourney from 2006-2020. It’s currently in Baltimore

Hornets voice support for WNBA expansion team in Charlotte The owners of the Charlotte Hornets are voicing their support for the return of women’s professional basketball in the Queen City.

The Charlotte Hornets confirm they are part of a group aiming to bring back the Charlotte Sting
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Samaritan’s Purse continues international relief efforts despite USAID uncertainty The Boone-based organization works closely with USAID and has received more than $350m of taxpayer money since 2016.

Samaritan’s Purse continues international relief efforts despite USAID uncertainty www.wsoctv.com/news/local/s...

A Wake County judge has rejected Jefferson Griffin’s election challenges. An appeal is likely. Allison Riggs finished ahead of Griffin by more than 700 votes in the state Supreme Court race. The race remains uncertified as legal challenges continue

Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper takes teaching job at Harvard Cooper is taking a teaching role at Harvard University, which will take him away from North Carolina for eight weeks.

Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper takes teaching job at Harvard www.wsoctv.com/news/local/f...

State bill would scrap window-tinting restrictions, include provision Stoogenke asked Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police President Daniel Redford if he’s worried that will make it more dangerous for law enforcement.

State bill would scrap window-tinting restrictions, include provision www.wsoctv.com/news/local/s...

Fake license tags are common in North Carolina. This county is cracking down on them. One local agency is cracking down on the problem.

Fake license tags are common in North Carolina. This county is cracking down on them. www.wsoctv.com/news/local/f...

Due to bird flu, Waffle House is adding a .50 cent per egg surcharge to all menus

New: Former Lt Gov Mark Robinson is dropping his lawsuit again CNN and says he has no plans to run for political office again in the future

Ian Epstein made everyone smile. Before he was a flight attendant, the Charlotte resident sold campers at Camping World in Concord. His former coworkers tell me he was especially skilled and in his time there, he was one of the best salesmen in the company

Danasia Elder loved God, her kids and travel. The Charlotte woman was a flight attendant on last night's flight from Wichita to DC. Her brother in law tells me she was full of life. She leaves behind a husband and two children, Kayden and Dallas