CMPD investigating officer involved shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Autumn Frost Trail.
EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked a backlash in communities across the country and become a key election issue.
Samaritan's Purse cargo plane arrives in Nepal with 40 tons of disaster relief supplies
The North Carolina-based disaster relief organization, Samaritan's Purse, has deployed an emergency response team and 40 tons of critical supplies to Kathmandu following a devastating glacial landslide.
Investigators scour scene of Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead, including suspect
Investigators were scouring the scene of the downtown Minneapolis shooting that left three people dead, including the suspect, and five others injured.
Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden and others honor Gloria Steinem, who has died at 92
The celebrated author and activist, who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement, died Wednesday at her home in New York City. She was 92.
CMS celebrates historic academic gains on heels of turbulent summer for district leadership
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is celebrating a major milestone. Newly released state data reveals district test scores have surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
The HEARTest Yard new billboards on display around CLT
Adam Wurtzel spoke with Kara and Greg Olsen about 10 new billboards on display across Charlotte, through a partnership with The HEARTest Yard and Adams Outdoor.
Cassandra Wilson, the 2-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies at 70
Dubbed America's best singer by Time magazine in 2001, Wilson was best known for her genre-bending voice, which expanded the boundaries of traditional blues-based jazz and worked effortlessly across folk, pop, R&B, country and beyond.
The 44th Annual Historic Morganton Festival
Taylor Miller and Adam Wurtzel found out about the 44th Annual Historic Morganton Festival.
Rising Spotlight: Trane
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Brian Sanford from Trane about how now is a good time to make sure your HVAC system is ready and working to get you through these final hot weeks, and about some simple ways to keep your home comfortable.
Person killed after being hit by a vehicle during altercation
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident where an individual was killed after being hit by a vehicle on the shoulder of the interstate.
Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall. They banded together to offer recommendations Wednesday, saying they hope to lessen confusion after last year's changing advice from the Trump administration.
Defending NFC South champion Panthers look to take another step under QB Bryce Young
The Carolina Panthers are looking to build on last season's success under quarterback Bryce Young. After winning the NFC South with an 8-9 record, they nearly upset the Rams in the playoffs. Young's development has been key as he threw for a career-high 3,011 yards and 23 touchdowns.
67 year old man charged after Taylorsville stabbing incident
A Taylorsville man has been arrested for his role in a stabbing incident that occurred on Tuesday.
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida. Woods was arrested in March following a rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island and was initially charged with driving under the influence.
Rising Spotlight: Hyundai Hope on Wheels
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with John Guastaferro, Executive Director, Hyundai Hope on Wheels about the organization’s mission to support the families, researchers, doctors, and children affected by childhood cancer, and about the progress they’re making.
US House votes 413-2 to censure NC Congressman Chuck Edwards for inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers
The U.S. House has voted overwhelmingly to censure North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards following a bipartisan Ethics Committee investigation.
Self-care event coming to Concord
An all-inclusive festival designed as a sanctuary for rest, healing and community is returning to the Convention Center next Saturday, September 12.
Pet of the week: Meet Bruno!
Bruno is an 8-year-old sweetheart and will be perfect for any loving home.
Carolina Insight: McDonald's introduces the new Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer drink!
In this week’s Carolina Insight, local McDonald’s owner/operator and beverage hype man, Rodney Henry, spoke about why this new addition to the beverage lineup is timely for the McDonald’s brand.
US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits.
Deputies hunting for man accused of cutting communication lines in Hildebran
Burke County Sheriff"s deputies are searching for a wanted man following a utility wire theft that left communication lines cut in Hildebran.
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