'Heartbreaking and unimaginable': Man says he was held captive by stepmom since childhood

Published   Mar 12, 2025 07:59PM
The 32-year-old man told firefighters that he intentionally set fire to his stepmom's home and said, "I wanted my freedom" after 20 years of captivity.
        
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Skipping alcohol? A gift guide for the sober drinker

Do you have someone on your gift list who is sober? Maybe you've given up alcohol yourself. Or you're throwing a party this holiday season and want to make sure everyone has something delicious to drink.

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5 arrested in Charlotte amid reported gang-related concerns

The agencies said the five people were reportedly selling drugs and trespassing on railroad property.
        
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British gambling company says Charlotte is among the friendl

Betway says these factors are what makes the Queen City rank fourth.
        
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Homicides related to domestic violence increase in NC across 5-year span, data shows

Published   Mar 12, 2025 04:36PM
There were 92 domestic violence-related homicides in North Carolina in 2024. This averages to about one every four days.
        
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VERIFY | How USDA funding cuts affect meals at local schools

The federal agency plans to cut over $1 billion in funding in 2025.
        
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DC faces $1 billion in budget cuts as House bill threatens D

The move has sparked debate over autonomy, governance and the push for statehood.
        
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Discipline issues on the rise at Rock Hill Schools

Rock Hill Schools have seen a rise in behavior issues, new data shows.
        
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