This week on The Hill: Lawmakers grapple with Iran conflict
Sun Mar 01 6:18 pm
Lawmakers are grappling with President Trump’s decision to launch strikes against Iran over the weekend, setting off a widening conflict that is set to dominate Washington’s attention this week. The joint strikes with Israel killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the conflict has spread as Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and eight [...]
Nine hospitalized after mass shooting at Cincinnati concert venue
Sun Mar 01 5:23 pm
At least nine people were hospitalized after a shooting at a Cincinnati, Ohio, nightclub and concert venue early Sunday morning.
Trump says more US service member deaths 'likely' in Iran conflict after 3 killed, 5 injured
Sun Mar 01 4:41 pm
He said in a video post that "America will avenge their deaths."
Games that shaped a generation: Angry Birds to Flappy Bird
Sun Mar 01 4:34 pm
From Angry Birds to Subway Surfers, the early 2010s were filled with simple, addictive mobile games that captured the attention of millions and defined the early smartphone era.
Americans stuck in Middle East speak out amid strikes: 'Beyond scared'
Sun Mar 01 4:20 pm
Three dozen people, including a woman from Missouri, touring Israel together. A 17-year-old, her father, and their members of their North Carolina church. A husband and wife from Pittsburgh. They're all among the unknown number of Americans who found themselves stranded in the Middle East this weekend.
'I'm ready to come home': Lexington father, daughter provide update from Jerusalem after U.S., Israel strikes on Iran
Sun Mar 01 2:32 pm
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (WGHP) — A Lexington family remains in Jerusalem following the joint strikes on Iran led by the United States and Israel on Saturday. Chris Elliott, along with his daughter Riley, traveled to Israel on a graduation trip for Riley, a senior at Central Davidson High School, who “wanted to be rebaptized in the [...]
Lyft driver charged with murder in crash that killed North Carolina teacher, husband in Detroit: Officials
Sun Mar 01 1:58 pm
A Durham teacher and her husband are dead after their Lyft driver crashed into a warehouse in Detroit last weekend, officials said Thursday.
North Carolina lawmakers, state leaders react to U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran
Sun Mar 01 1:51 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As the capital city of Iran, Tehran, reels from the damage done in Saturday's airstrikes from the United States and Israel, leaders from the capital of our state react to the military launches. President Trump announced around 2:30 a.m. on Truth Social that the U.S. began "major combat operations in Iran," [...]
Woman charged with murder after man found dead in car in North Carolina, police say
Sun Mar 01 1:41 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A woman is in custody in the midst of a now-homicide investigation after police said a man was found inside a car Saturday in Raleigh. According to the Raleigh Police Department, 66-year-old Sanda Hunter has been charged with murder and remains in custody at the Wake County Detention Center. Officers said [...]
22 killed, more than 120 wounded as protesters try to storm US Consulate in Pakistan
Sun Mar 01 12:35 pm
The violence came after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, killing its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
2 people face animal cruelty charges after chained dogs found starving in North Carolina
Sun Mar 01 11:23 am
GATES COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) -- Two people are facing animal cruelty charges after two chained dogs were found severely underweight and starving outside of their home in Gates County. On Dec. 24, 2025, PETA fieldworkers discovered a chained pit bull mix covered in lesions and unable to stand or even lift his head while performing [...]
What drivers need to know about new I-485 Express Lanes in Charlotte
Sun Mar 01 11:20 am
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Charlotte drivers saw a big change this weekend. NCDOT officially held a ribbon-cutting for the new I-485 Express Lanes on Friday. The new lanes opened to traffic at 6 a.m. on Saturday. The project adds one express lane in each direction along about 17 miles of I-485, stretching from I-77 [...]
