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5 homes collapse into the Outer Banks surf as Atlantic hurricanes swirl far offshore

Five unoccupied houses along North Carolina’s Outer Banks collapsed into the ocean as Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda rumbled in the Atlantic.

Alluring start to October

The new month gets off to a warm start, but chilly mornings lurk ahead as we close out the workweek.

State Auditor Releases Scathing Report On Cats Security

State auditor finds CATS spent $49M on security since 2022

A new state audit shows cats spent $49 million dollars on security since 2022. The most recent contract is with Professional Police Services for $18 million dollars a year with space for 219 officers, but some riders don't see the value.

Driver facing charges following northeast Charlotte accident that killed bicyclist

A driver is facing charges after a bicyclist was killed in an early morning accident in northeast Charlotte.

Walmart to bring 300 jobs to Gaston County with new fulfillment center

Walmart plans to open a new fulfillment center in Kings Mountain. The estimated $300 million investment will create more than 300 new jobs in Gaston County.

Former school bus driver known as 'Ms. Sharon' charged with sexually assaulting teens

A former Sugar Creek Charter School bus driver is facing numerous charges for allegedly sexually assaulting two teens, according to a news release from CMPD.

Aptopix Trump Pentagon Commanders Meeting

Trump and Hegseth declare end to 'politically correct' leadership in U.S. military

Hegseth announced new directives for troops that include “gender-neutral” or “male-level” standards for physical fitness, while Trump bragged about U.S. nuclear capabilities and warned that “America is under invasion from within.”

Asheville's River Arts District: 1 Year After The Storm

'The heartbeat is starting to patter again': Asheville's River Arts District one year after Helene

Asheville's River Arts District was among the areas of town hit hardest by Helene. The scars are still visible, but a real sense of triumph over tragedy permeates the historic neighborhood.

U.S. government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress

A partisan standoff over health care and spending could trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years and cause thousands of federal workers to be furloughed or laid off.

Sunshine Slowly Returns, Fall Feels Ahead

Rain fades away, sunshine in sight

Rain chances bottom out beyond Tuesday afternoon.

Body Found In Plane's Landing Gear Compartment

Stowaway found in landing gear of American Airlines plane at CLT

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man that was found dead in the landing gear of a flight at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Maintenance crews cleaning the plane made the disturbing discovery Sunday morning.