'Code Orange' Air Quality Alert in Effect Monday
Sensitive groups should limit their time outdoors Monday.
Weather Song of the Day: Heat Wave
Rising kicking off the work week with this classic tune by Martha and the Vandellas to describe this week's 'Heat Wave'.
POLITICAL WRAP: Senate Unlikely to Support Commission on Capitol Attack
Legislation to establish an independent commission investigating the attack on the Capitol on January 6th will likely die in the Senate. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is sending strong signals that House Democrats will go it alone if the commission vote fails in the Senate.
Record Heat Possible
Charlotte just notched its first 90ΒΊ day of the year, and things may get even hotter from here.
South Carolina Troopers Begin Seat Belt Crackdown
South Carolina troopers are getting ready for a two-week crackdown aimed at getting more people to wear seat belts.
Tennessee Moves To The Forefront With Anti-Transgender Laws
Conservative lawmakers nationwide introduced a flurry of anti-LGBTQ bills this year, but no stateβs political leaders have gone further than Tennessee in enacting new laws targeting transgender people.
Demi Lovato Comes Out As Nonbinary, Will Use "They/Them" PronounsΒ
Demi Lovato came out as nonbinary on Wednesday saying "I'll be officially changing my pronouns to they/them."
The Mob Made Me Do it: Rioters Claim Jan. 6th Crowd At Fault
Christopher Grider said he came to Washington on Jan. 6 with no intention of rioting. But he got caught up in the mob of angry supporters of then-President Donald Trump as they surged into the U.S. Capitol, breaking through police barriers and smashing through doors.
CMPD: Man Charged In Fatal Northwest Charlotte Crash
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives arrested and charged Rico Spurlock, 45, on Sunday for his involvement in a fatal crash on April 22nd.
Subtropical Storm Ana Forms, Record Streak Extends
While Ana is not expected to threaten the US, it gives an extension to a concerning trend.
Heat, High Pressure Build
The first 90ΒΊ day of the year should come on Sunday, and it only gets warmer from there.
Mecklenburg County Public Health Leaders Address Food Insecurity By Expanding Programs
Mecklenburg County Public Health is expanding programs to make fresh fruits and vegetables readily available to those in need this summer.
Hamas Defiant With Military Parade, Appearance Of Top Leader
Hundreds of masked Hamas fighters brandishing assault rifles paraded in Gaza City and the groupβs top leader made his first public appearance on Saturday, in a defiant show of strength after the militantsβ 11-day war with Israel.
Comedian Tom Segura To Perform In Charlotte On January 14th
Comedian Tom Segura will take the stage at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte for his "I'm Coming Everywhere World Tour" on Friday, January 14th.
Biden Betting On Wage Growth, While GOP Warns Of Inflation
The Biden administration recently gave a bit of simple advice to businesses that are unable to find workers: Offer them more money.
CMPD: 2 People Killed In Fatal West Charlotte Crash
Charlotte Mecklenburg detectives say both the driver and passenger of a Honda were killed early Saturday morning after crashing their car in west Charlotte.
Man Fatally Shot In Southwest Charlotte, Homicide Investigation Underway
Charlotte Mecklenburg detectives have identified 16-year-old Elijah Riggan as the gunshot victim in this case.
Drivers Can Now Travel On New I-77 Bridge In York CountyΒ
Construction on the I-77 southbound bridge over the Catawba River in York County is ahead of schedule with two southbound lanes opening for travel Friday afternoon, state transportation officials say.
A New Reason To Swipe Right? Dating Apps Adding Vax Badges
The White House is pushing a new reason to swipe right: vaccination badges and βsuper swipesβ for people whoβve gotten their coronavirus shots.
Bojangles Coliseum COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic To Remain Open Through June
Health officials say due to ongoing demand at Bojangles Coliseum, StarMed will continue to offer drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations through the end of June.
Coming Soon: Trolley Barn Fermentory & Food Hall in South End
Unique beers and exploratory cocktail recipes arenβt the only experimental elements on tap at Trolley Barn Fermentory & Food Hall. The soon-to-open venue will host not only one food menu concept like a traditional restaurant, but multiple, offering guests a dynamic and diverse dining experience via three food stations each offering their own distinct cuisine.
Actor Danny Masterson Must Stand Trial On 3 Rape Charges
A judge on Friday said βThat β70s Showβ actor Danny Masterson must stand trial on three counts of rape after hearing days of dramatic and emotional testimony from three women who said he attacked them in 2001 and 2003.
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