Troy Aikman appeared to be fighting back tears during Monday night's Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles game following the death of a colleague. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…

Icon Christen was arrested after being shot during a break-in at a West Jefferson Airbnb on Oct. 13. He is charged with first-degree burglary and assault on a female wcnc.com/article/news/crime/…

An Anthropic spokesperson confirmed that its AI model, Claude, accessed Georgia's voter data without being asked to do so. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…

Fans and peers mourned Eric Bauza, the voice behind many iconic "Looney Tunes" characters, after his sudden death Sunday. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…

Police in Florida addressed social media rumors of a dispute involving a 3-year-old during a youth soccer game at a park. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…

Authorities are searching for a Tennessee inmate serving a life sentence for murder after he escaped Sunday night. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…

Jay-Z will headline Super Bowl LXI's halftime show on Feb. 14, 2027, according to Apple Music. wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/…

At 83 years old, Carol Fair is retiring, her final flight was met with flowers, photographs and a crowd of people waiting to celebrate her remarkable career. wcnc.com/article/news/local/…

Apple responded to reports of new iPhone Duo units cracking within a few hours of use. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…

Will Byrne, 43, was charged with driving while impaired, reckless driving with endangerment, and child abuse. wcnc.com/article/news/crime/…

A Texas community rallied to give 4-year-old Cohen Matte a memorable Halloween as he gets ready to have open heart surgery. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…

Starbucks is bringing back the viral "Bearista" cups, but there's a twist this time. Here's what you need to know. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…

One person is dead and another was transported with serious injuries after a crash involving two tractor-trailers on I-85 North in Gaston County: wcnc.smart.link/4vgobkx5q?pa…

Walter Koenig, known for his portrayal of the enthusiastic Star Trek navigator Chekov, died Sunday, his rep confirmed. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…

Six-year-old Mariana Espinoza died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in east Charlotte. Police are searching for the driver of a gray Mercedes-Benz believed to be involved in the crash. wcnc.smart.link/4vgobkx5q?pa…

A Colorado man elevates the bar for proposals by crafting an engagement ring from gold he personally panned from rivers, making a lasting testament to his love. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…

Nine people were killed in seven separate cases this weekend in Charlotte. This includes 6-year-old Mariana Espinoza, who was killed in a hit-and-run Friday, and two teenagers killed in an early Sunday morning shooting: wcnc.smart.link/4vgobkx5q?pa…

Eric Bauza, a renowned voice actor, has died at age 46. Here's how you can watch "Coyote vs. Acme," his final Looney Tunes performance. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…

UPDATE: Gastonia Police said drivers should expect heavier delays and that "rush hour will be messy" as crews work to clear the scene at Exit 23 on I-85 North. wcnc.com/article/traffic/i-8…  Photo credit: Gastonia Police Department

TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 85 North is closed at Exit 22 in Gaston County after a crash involving two tractor-trailers early Monday morning, officials confirmed. Read more for detours: wcnc.com/article/traffic/i-8…