Viral Video Imagines Elmo Getting Fired Over PBS Budget Cuts
A viral online video imagines lovable "Sesame Street" character Elmo getting fired due to budget cuts to PBS.
"Gong Show" Creator Chuck Barris Dies At 87
Chuck Barris, whose game show empire included "The Dating Game," ''The Newlywed Game" and that infamous factory of cheese, "The Gong Show," has died. He was 87.
Sears Has Substantial Doubt About Its Future
Sears, once the monolith of American retail, says that there is "substantial doubt" that it will be able to keep its doors open.
Another Baby Z is on the Way!
Baby Zell #2 is due in July!
Undocumented Teens Charged With Rape At High School
Some parents blame immigration enforcement for alleged brutal rape at a high school in Maryland.
Air Travel Electronics Ban Expands
Officials ban most electronics larger than cellphones on flights from certain airports in the Middle East and North Africa.
Indian Trail Councilwoman Resigns
Indian Trail Councilwoman Amy Stanton says she is resigning to pursue other opportunities.
Student Takes Applying for an Internship to Another Level With this #Trending Video!
President Trump signed a bill authorizing funding for NASA & a video made by a student applying to be an intern at The Tonight Show!
Concerned Citizen Helps Police Catch Larceny Suspects
Investigators say a concerned citizen helped police track down two suspects accused of breaking into a vehicle in south Charlotte.
#Trending: A Look at What Goes Into Drastic Makeup Transitions on SNL Commercial Breaks!
Team USA is heading to the World Baseball Classic final and a look at Kate McKinnon's drastic makeup change that happens during SNL's commercial break!
Charlotte 49ers VS Wake Forest Demon Deacons Will Resume Wednesday At 6pm In New Location
After being forced to postpone due to inclement weather Tuesday night, officials say the game between the Charlotte 49ers and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will resume at a new location Wednesday evening.
Lightning Possibly To Blame For Huntersville House Fire
Officials say a lightning strike may have caused the fire that broke out in an attic Tuesday night.
Battle Over Barrier in East CLT Neighborhood
Barrier at Dion Ave. keeps cut-through drivers out, CDOOT considering removing it
Charlotte Teen Detained by ICE to Face Immigration Judge Again Next Week
A CMS student detained by ICE hopes a plea deal will give him a chance to finish high school in Charlotte. An immigration judge could decide whether or not to deport Gus Zamudio next week.
Severe Weather Brings Lightning, Strong Winds, And Hail To The Charlotte Area | PHOTOS
Check out these viewer photos that were sent in as severe thunderstorms pushed across the viewing area Tuesday night.
Smoke from White Creek Fire in Burke and Catawba Counties, Fire Now 30 Percent Contained
Residents of southern Burke and Catawba Counties are experiencing smoke this afternoon from the White Creek Fire, which is burning in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, and well within containment lines.
Man Named In Brady Jersey Case Sought Autographs, Selfies
The Mexican media executive suspected of stealing Tom Brady's jersey went to the Super Bowl as a working journalist but spent the week collecting selfies and autographs from football greats and boasting to colleagues that he was there as a fan.
A Lincoln County School Is Taking Extra Precautions Over Growing Cold and Flu Concerns
School officials are asking for help from parents as the number of flu and cold related absences climb.
Wells Fargo: All ATMs Will Take Phone Codes, Not Just Cards
Wells Fargo plans to upgrade all 13,000 of its ATMs next week to allow customers to access their funds using their cellphones instead of traditional bank cards.
Apple Cuts Prices On Lower-End iPads, Releases Red iPhones
Apple is cutting prices on two iPad models and introducing red iPhones, but the company held back on updating its higher-end iPad Pro tablets.
Rug & Home Foundation Raising Funds to Help Little Selah Grace & Her Family
Meet Selah Grace, a beautiful little girl who has a happy and upbeat look on life, who loves her pink cowgirl hat and who has faith stronger than just about anyone. At just 4 years old, this precious little girl was diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer in January 2016, and she has been dealing with the effects of that diagnosis ever since.
Ashley Park Students Get A Surprise Visit From A Harlem Globetrotter
Barry White, Jr.'s students at Ashley Park PreK-8 School got a big surprise Tuesday when Harlem Globetrotter Zeus McClurkin stopped by to spread some goodwill.
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