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CATS Employees Speak Out To City Council Demanding More Safety Protocols

CATS bus operators are coming together and demanding change. They are fed up angry, and they're afraid for their safety.

The Atlas V Rocket Will Launch GOES-T Advanced Weather Satellite On Tuesday

Final preparations are underway as the next advanced weather satellite is ready to launch into orbit.

Deputies Locate and Charge Person Of Interest In Mooresville Homicide

A man has been found and charged with murder after deputies find a woman shot in her car

Man Charged For Alleged Opioid Trafficking Following Traffic Stop In Newton

Deputies say they charged a man for allegedly trafficking opioids including cocaine, hydrocodone, and marijuana.

Rep. Ted Budd Officially Enters NC Senate Race As Candidate

North Carolina Rep. Ted Budd has filed candidacy paperwork to officially join this year’s U.S. Senate race.

Hercules Tires Big South Championship: Just One Day Away!

Big South Championship is coming to the Queen City! Tip off starts tomorrow!

The Chicks Announce Highly Anticipated Tour, With Stop In Charlotte, Set For This Summer

The 13-time Grammy award-winning trio The Chicks announced Monday that they will return to the road with The Chicks Tour, including a stop in Charlotte, set for summer 2022.

CMPD: Man Arrested For Forcing Teen Into Car, Sexually Assaulting Her In Charlotte Harris Teeter Parking Lot

Detectives have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl after she says she was forced into a car and fondled against her will in the parking lot of a southeast Charlotte Harris Teeter on Thursday.

South Carolina Senate OKs Banning 'Carolina Squat' Truck Modification

A bill making it illegal to significantly raise the front end of a truck or other vehicle while lowering the back end has passed the South Carolina Senate.

Olynyk's Buzzer-Beater In OT Ends Pistons' Skid Vs. Hornets

Kelly Olynyk made a fadeaway jumper from the baseline at the overtime buzzer and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 127-126, their first victory over the Hornets in nearly 4 1/2 years.

H.E.R. Adds Three North Carolina Cities, Including Charlotte, To Back Of Mind Tour

Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R. announced Friday that two of her North Carolina shows, on the new leg of the 2021 BACK OF MY MIND tour, have changed.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles To File For Re-Election

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is expected to file for re-election Monday afternoon.

CDC Masking Guidance For Local Counties

Find community levels and prevention steps by county.

Former Charlotte City Council Member Claire Fallon Passes Away, Family Says

We've learned former Charlotte City Council member Claire Fallon has died. Her family posting on Facebook that Fallon passed away Sunday morning. She served six years on council from 2011 to 2017.

Statesville House Fire Under Investigation | VIDEO

Fire officials in Statesville are investigating a house fire. The fire broke out around 3 p.m. at a home on Fink Road.

Girls Rock Charlotte Changes Its Name To Encourage More Diversity & Inclusivity

Girls Rock Charlotte has announced a new, more gender inclusive identity under the name We Rock Charlotte. In addition to the new name, leaders with the nonprofit say the organization will be expanding its programming and offerings to include year-round music classes, workshops, and more.

Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing 53-Year-Old Charlotte Woman

A woman who went missing while on her way to the Charlotte airport Friday afternoon has been found. Police say Chiwon Sadler has returned to her family.