K&W Cafeterias shut down all nine locations on December 1, 2025, ending nearly 90 years of operation with no official explanation.

The FTC approved Boeing’s $8.3B purchase of Spirit, requiring divestitures to maintain competition.

Duke beat defending champs Florida 67-66 in OT thriller, extending unbeaten streak to 9-0.

A man was critically stabbed on a Charlotte light rail train, leading to a suspect's arrest and heightened security.

Rapper Toosii, 25, will walk on to Syracuse’s football team as a freshman, despite no college experience, aiming to become the first multi-platinum artist to play D1 football.

ICE arrests in North Carolina more than tripled in 2025, mainly targeting men from Central America and Venezuela.

Kroger pays Ocado $350M to close four fulfillment centers, cutting Ocado’s 2026 revenue by $50M.

Roy Cooper launches 2026 Senate run against retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis, facing GOP nominee Michael Whatley.

The Charlotte Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 128-122 in overtime, ending their seven-game win streak.

Cold weather prompts Temple to move Christmas on the Plaza to Nov. 29, 2025, with drone show, tree lighting, and festivities.