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Former teacher sues Gaston County Schools after firing over Charlie Kirk post

Former teacher sues Gaston County Schools after firing over Charlie Kirk post

A former Gaston County Schools teacher who was fired after making a Facebook comment about conservative activist Charlie Kirk has filed a federal lawsuit against the district, alleging the district violated her constitutional right to free speech.

July 14, 2026 at 2:36 pm EDT

Darline Graham sworn in as SC’s interim US senator

CMPD asks city leaders to tighten youth curfew after takeovers

FORECAST: Storm chances ease, sunshine to return

4 mobile food operators get ‘B’ health grade

Lincoln Property acquires major Charlotte developer

Boutique hotel project in Cornelius moves forward with rezoning approval

Business coalition works to restart toll lane project

Myers Park roadway closed due to downed utility pole

NC arts groups face uncertainty over grant funding

‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot, Sully Sullenberger, reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

1 seriously hurt in northwest Charlotte shooting

CMPD asks city leaders to tighten youth curfew after takeovers

CMPD asks city leaders to tighten youth curfew after takeovers

Pineville Town Hall to reopen months after high-speed crash damaged building

2 charged after large meth seizure in Burke County

1 seriously hurt in northwest Charlotte shooting

City leaders consider new exit to ease I-77 traffic in Cornelius

Trump Accounts: Not the only investment option for your kid’s future

The reality of summer travel fraud by state

May cause joy: The full-spectrum health benefits of dance

The quest to build a better AI tutor

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‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot, Sully Sullenberger, reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

FIFA World Cup 2026: Tom Cruise, Nicole Scherzinger will participate in closing ceremony

Josh Grisetti, ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ star, prolific Broadway actor, dies at 44

Man takes stolen kitten to rob bank: police

Princess Cruises’ crew member dies after going overboard near Cancun

TikTok trend of microwaving NeeDoh cubes sends kids to hospitals

Missing dog rescued after surviving fall from cliff

Theo Burrell, ‘Antiques Roadshow’ expert, cancer research advocate, dies at 39

Photos: Sen. Lindsey Graham through the years

Photos: Gas leak closes Matthews intersection

CHOPPER 9 SKYZOOM: Hazmat crews respond to chemical spill at Mooresville plant

PHOTOS: Anson County water main break on July 7

Photos: US eliminated by Belgium in World Cup

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Tired of spam texts? 7 things to do (or not do) to avoid getting more

Investigators say house fire ‘originated within’ Jeep in garage

‘The crying. The theatrics’: Man says scammer pretended to be someone he raised

‘We need to stop this’: Homeowner says person forged papers, stole her share of home

‘Unique situation’: Families anxiously await return of water in Anson County

Anson County is losing millions of gallons of water. Is a solution in sight?

Former employees say Huntersville restaurant used their information to hire undocumented workers

RealPage settles with DOJ over rent pricing scheme; NC case still active

‘Russian roulette’: A drug that’s 10 times stronger than fentanyl is spreading in the South

We know airport items are usually more expensive, but how much more?

AC/DC brings the ‘Power Up’ tour to Charlotte

Tyber Creek plans $500K pub at South End site

Seafood restaurant sets sights on Cotswold space