October 13, 2026

For generations, the stories of enslaved men, women, and children who lived and labored at a historic Mecklenburg County property went largely untold. Now, after years of controversy and closure, the site is being rebuilt — this time with their stories at the center.

A well-known actress with a serious chronic illness is now facing criminal charges on two fronts — in state court and in federal court — following a turbulent flight from Los Angeles to New York that left two airline workers injured and raised complex questions about health, accountability, and what happens when a medical crisis unfolds at 30,000 feet.