Mohamed Naser was temporarily held in a federal detention center after being detained by ICE last year.

“This isn’t about changing what made Rockingham special,” said IHRA Owner Darryl Cuttell in a press release. “It’s about investing in it, taking care of it, and making sure it continues to be a place where great racing and great memories are made.”

Charlotte’s FBI office and other law enforcement agencies say they stopped a potential terrorist attack planned for New Year’s Eve by 18-year-old Mint Hill resident Christian Sturdivant.

People in Wrightsville Beach jumped in the ocean for the annual Polar Plunge to benefit Communities In Schools of Cape Fear.

Rep. Mike Schietzelt is seeking his second term to represent House District 35, which runs across northern and eastern Wake county.

The training will be part of educator preparation programs, helping schools better recognize and respond when students need mental health support.

Rep. Jake Johnson is a member of N.C. House leadership now. His challenger, Mike Hager, was the House majority leader before resigning the seat nearly a decade ago.

Before we get too far into the new year, let’s take a brief moment to look back — this time at some of the top Charlotte-area business news of 2025. To do that, Tony Mecia of the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter joined our Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced a case of measles on Wednesday in a child in Polk County. It was the second in the state this year and the first related to an outbreak in South Carolina.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced he is suing the federal Education Department to prevent a cut of nearly $50 million in grant funding for mostly rural schools in low-income communities.