It’s the first day of summer, be safe in and around water!
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Hello, I’m Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminding parents and caregivers to review important water safety practices that will protect everyone on this first day of summer. North Carolina’s beaches, lakes and pools will be crowded as we head towards
Search warrants: Suspects planned Catawba Co. mass shooting on social media, fled to Charlotte after attack
BY Chloe Salsameda for Spectrum News 1 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Newly released search warrants are shedding light on how investigators say gunmen planned a mass shooting at a pool party in Catawba County. A man was killed and
Flash flooding in Foothills prompts swift water rescue teams to deploy
By Dave Faherty, for WSOC Flash flooding in Caldwell County Thursday night prompted six swift water rescue teams to respond, with the Collettsville and Patterson fire departments working to rescue residents, including Danni Ferguson, who was caught
NBA Finals: Pacers beat Thunder 108-91 to force deciding Game 7

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108–91 on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The series, now tied at three games apiece, will advance to Game 7 for the first
‘Little Remedies’ children’s cough syrup recalled over possible bacterial contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration shared in an alert that a children’s cough syrup from the brand Little Remedies is being recalled due to microbial contamination. Medtech Products Inc., the brands’ manufacturer, voluntarily issued the recall
President Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for third time

President Donald Trump issued a new executive order on Thursday, granting TikTok an additional 90 days to continue operating in the United States, providing more time for his administration to finalize a deal to be sold to
Pro Bowl linebacker C.J.Mosley announces retirement from NFL after 10 seasons

Five-time Pro Bowl linebacker C.J. Mosley announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday. The former Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets player said in a video posted to his Instagram and X accounts: “Once upon a
Country Music Association reveals lineup for 2025 ‘CMA Fest’ televised special

The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have revealed the star-studded lineup for the “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” primetime concert television special, co-hosted by Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde. Featured performers include: Trace Adkins, Jason
Jensen Ackles stars in trailer for new Prime Video series ‘Countdown’

Prime Video is sharing the trailer for the new series Countdown, starring Jensen Ackles as LAPD detective Mark Meachum, who is recruited into a secret task force to investigate the murder of a Department of Homeland Security
31st annual Critics Choice Awards to kick-off awards season in 2026, returning Jan. 4

The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards is scheduled to kick-off awards season on Jan. 4, 2026, airing on E! and USA Network. The event will take place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., beginning at 7:00