'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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The Pick of the Week today; severe weather chances by the en

Sunday is officially a Weather Alert Day for the Charlotte area. A line of storms will drag widespread severe storms across multiple states Friday through Sunday.
        
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Tiger Woods says he ruptured his Achilles tendon, an injury

Woods did not say how long he expected to be out.
        
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BLM, Pride and other flags may be prohibited on public build

“It feels like you want to erase history and people,” Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee said. “History is what it is.”
        
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British gambling company says Charlotte is among the friendliest cities in America

Published   Mar 12, 2025 05:02PM
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

There were 92 domestic violence-related homicides in North Carolina in 2024. This averages to about one every four days.
        
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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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