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Friday marks 3 years since Madalina Cojocari was last seen in public

November 21, 2025

The last known video taken of Madalina shows the then-11-year-old getting off her school bus on Nov. 21, 2022. CORNELIUS, N.C. — Friday, Nov. 21, marks three years since missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari was last seen in public. The last known video taken of her shows the then-11-year-old getting off her school bus around 5 p.m.…

Spotty rain, staying warm overnight across the Charlotte area

November 21, 2025

Rain will be extremely scattered overnight but most should clear out by the Friday morning commute. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wednesday afternoon saw a new record high in Charlotte of 79 degrees, breaking the previous record of 78 degrees set back in 1942.…

Big tech’s AI ambitions risk financial strain and rising debt, report shows

November 21, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Big tech may be leading the artificial intelligence revolution, but a new report says that race is taking a toll. Over the last few years, companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon have poured hundreds of billions into building out data centers, buying specialized hardware, and fueling their AI ambitions. …

Gas leak near Morganton causes shelter-in-place order

November 20, 2025

A ruptured gas line was reported near Reed Street in Drexel, NC. BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — A gas line was ruptured in Burke County on Thursday, causing a temporary shelter-in-place order. The gas leak was reported around 2 p.m. near Reed Street in Drexel, NC, which is about six miles east of Morganton.…

DHS refutes claims Border Patrol is leaving Charlotte: ‘The operation is not over’

November 20, 2025

Federal officials said Border Patrol’s “Operation Charlotte’s Web” has resulted in about 370 arrests since its launch last weekend. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Department of Homeland Security pushed back on reports that Border Patrol’s immigration operation in Charlotte had concluded after making hundreds of arrests. …

‘Sadistic’ predators target children in new horrifying online scheme, FBI says

November 20, 2025

FBI agents say it’s one of the most horrifying trends online. Predators are convincing teens to harm themselves, and in some cases, take their own lives. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The FBI is asking parents to be on alert for a dangerous online scheme targeting kids and teens. …

Charlotte honors homeless lives lost with candlelight vigil

November 20, 2025

Community leaders came out to remember those who died in the Charlotte homeless community in the past year CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Community leaders gathered to honor homeless individuals who died in the past year, reading names and lighting candles as organizers warned that deaths among Charlotte’s unhoused population are climbing to unprecedented levels.…

Defense attorney challenges assault charges on Charlotte protester with video evidence

November 20, 2025

Heather Morrow faces felony charges of assaulting a federal officer following her arrest on Sunday outside a Department of Homeland Security office in Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A defense attorney is challenging federal assault charges against a Charlotte woman arrested during a protest at an immigration enforcement facility, claiming video evidence contradicts the government’s account of the incident.…

Cell phone data takes center stage in Brooks Sandwich House murder trial

November 20, 2025

Cell tower records show defendants’ phones pinged near Brooks Sandwich House during robbery, murder CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Prosecutors presented extensive cell phone records and digital forensic evidence Thursday in the murder trial of two men accused of killing a restaurant owner during a 2019 robbery attempt.…

Grants announced for over 100 artists, creative organizations in Charlotte

November 20, 2025

The grants issued reach a grand total of $1.723 million, supporting 63 arts and culture nonprofits and 43 individual artists or artist groups. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New grants from the city of Charlotte are going to over 100 local artists and arts organizations, the city announced. …