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State leaders, local nonprofits weigh in on SNAP benefit cuts across Carolinas

October 28, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The government shutdown is forcing SNAP benefits out of the hands of millions of Americans throughout the country beginning Nov. 1. South Carolina governor Henry McMaster announced emergency food funds in the midst of snap cut impacts due to the shutdown. …

Woman found dead in Gaston County home, investigation underway

October 28, 2025

Police say 23-year-old Aaliyah Fortner was found dead in a home on Greenbrook Trail. No charges have been filed yet. GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Police are investigating a woman’s death at a home in Gaston County. Aaliyah Fortner, 23, died at home on Greenbrook Trail in Dallas on Thursday, Oct.…

Missing girl reported in Banner Elk

October 28, 2025

BANNER ELK, N.C. — Deputies with the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office are looking for an 11-year-old girl who went missing early in the morning on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Kimbery Trivette was last spotted on foot around 12:30 a.m. near Honey Dew Lane and Rominger Road.…

I-77 North closed in Charlotte after crash

October 28, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Northbound lanes of Interstate 77 are closed in Charlotte after a crash on Tuesday afternoon, officials confirm. It happened at Mile Marker 6, which is near Exit 6 for West Woodlawn Road. The crash happened just after 1:30 p.m.,…

Juveniles charged in armed robbery at Belmont shopping center

October 28, 2025

BELMONT, N.C. — Three juvenile males have been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery in a shopping center parking lot in Belmont, police said. Officers with the Belmont Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at approximately 7 p.m.…

NASCAR’S Greg Biffle prepares to deploy help to Jamaica

October 28, 2025

One year after saving lives and dropping supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, NASCAR driver and pilot Greg Biffle is ready to help storm-ravaged Jamaica. GREENSBORO, N.C. — One year after the race of his life, Hurricane Helene, NASCAR legend Greg Biffle is at the ready again.…

Iredell man arrested, attempted to flee

October 28, 2025

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — A man was arrested for allegedly assault after deputies responded to a domestic dispute and found a woman hurt in Iredell County on Saturday, Oct. 25. 35-year-old Joshua Anson Orner was arrested outside a residence on Mocksville Road. …

NC Attorney General Jackson suing USDA over suspension of SNAP benefits

October 28, 2025

State AG Jeff Jackson said SNAP serves more than 600,000 children in North Carolina, including more than 40,000 under 18 months old. RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of Management and Budget for suspending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the government shutdown, affecting 1.4 million North Carolinians.…

K-9 Labrador retriever finalist for Hero Dog Awards

October 28, 2025

Harrison is a electronics storage detection dog with the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A Caldwell County K-9 is a top 5 finalist for the Hero Dog Awards for his work as an electronic storage detection dog with the sheriff’s office. …

Large insurance company bringing 301 high-paying jobs, $12.3M investment to Charlotte

October 28, 2025

Fortune 500 insurance company will open new 68,000-square-foot office in Queen City’s financial district. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Another major player in the financial world is betting big on the Queen City. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced Wednesday Pacific Life Insurance Company, a Fortune 500 firm based in Newport Beach, California, will open a new office in Charlotte, bringing 301 jobs and a $12.3 million investment to Mecklenburg County.…