Christian Sturdivant

February 6, 2026

MATTHEWS: Thwarted Mint Hill terror threat a reminder that nowhere is immune

January 8, 2026 Stacey Matthews

On New Year’s Day 2025, America woke up to horrible news. There had been a terrorist attack in the early morning hours in New Orleans, one of the most iconic cities in the United States. […]

U.S. Attorney for Western District of North Carolina Russ Ferguson speaks next to FBI Special Agent James C. Barnacle, Jr. during a press conference, Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

FBI says it disrupted Mint Hill New Year’s Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group

January 3, 2026 GARY D. ROBERTSON and ERIK VERDUZCO

CHARLOTTE — The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the […]