Kwanzaa: 7 things to know

Kwanzaa, created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, celebrates African culture and unity. Observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, it ...

FORECAST: Cooler, cloudy today before warming back up for the weekend

ABOVE: The latest forecast update from Severe Weather Center 9. To stay on top of changing weather conditions, be sure to download our free WSOC-TV weather app. >> Channel 9’s Weather 24/7 stream has ...

Holiday returns: How to take the headaches out of returning the gifts that didn’t hit the mark

Understanding store return policies is essential for holiday gift returns. #HolidayReturns #RetailReturns #ShoppingTips ...

CMPD investigates death of juvenile in west Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating the death of a juvenile in west ...

Warehouse clubs surge in popularity as grocery prices rise

Dozens of dogs given second chance at life after Gaston County puppy mill bustFamilies seek justice as Charlotte cemetery faces lawsuit over burial record mix-ups ...

Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday

The New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City will sparkle in red, white, and blue to kick off celebrations for the U.S.'s 250th birthday in 2026 ...

Palestinian man kills 2 in car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel, police say

Police say that two people have been killed in northern Israel in a car-ramming and stabbing attack by a Palestinian man ...

ICYMI: Close out 2025 with these great reads from AP

As 2025 wraps up, The Associated Press has curated a list of memorable stories and enjoyable reads published this year ...

Mosque bombing in Syria leaves 6 dead and 21 wounded

Authorities in Syria say that a bombing at a mosque in the city of Homs killed at least six people and wounded 21 others ...

At least 15 injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan

A man has been arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with a chemical believed to be bleach at a rubber factory in central Japan ...

Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump to happen 'in the near future'

KYIV, Ukraine — A meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday, signaling progress in talks to end the nearly ...

What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria

The United States airstrikes targeting militants affiliated with the Islamic State in northwestern Nigeria are a major escalation of an offensive that Nigeria’s overstretched military has struggled wi ...