North Carolina ranked among the most pet-friendly states for renters
A new study by Highland CabinetryΒ ranked the most pet-friendly U.S. states for renting an apartment, a hotel room, and a house.
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US tariffs take effect and Mexico, Canada and China retaliate with their own tariffs on the US
President Donald Trumpβs long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico have gone into effect, kicking off a trade war with America's neighbors.
NC tax refunds will be on the way soon
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is now processing 2024 Individual Income Tax returns. Taxpayers will begin receiving refunds through the mail and direct deposit the week of March 10.
Animal Care & Control waives adoption fees to help with kennel space crisis
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) is dealing with crisis levels at its dog kennels and is working to avoid euthanasia to make room. ACC is waiving adoption fees through 3/9/25.
New web tool launched to find missing kids in NC
A new online tool was launched to help find missing children in North Carolina.
CMPD: Deadly shooting at Club Flirt was justified
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police says a deadly shooting at a west Charlotte nightclub is justified. It happened just before 2 Sunday morning at Club Flirt on Wilkinson Boulevard.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police identify person killed at motel shooting
It happened just after 9:00 Saturday night on Lucky Penny Street, off of Freedom Drive. Medic pronounced Tjada Cherry dead at the scene.
Elderly woman dies in Gaston Co. house fire
An 82-year-old woman is dead and another person is hurt after a house fire in Gaston County. Crews responded to the scene on Alexis High Shoals Road around 7 Sunday evening.
Crews in Gaston County battling brush fire near Cramerton
A large brush fire broke out Monday afternoon in Cramerton. According to the Town of Cramerton, "the fire has been contained."
Pope Francis suffers new breathing crises Vatican says
The Vatican says that Pope Francis has suffered two new episodes of acute respiratory crises and has been put back on noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday
President Donald Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war.
Women's History Month Events In Charlotte
March is Women's History Month! Check out this list of events Of Women's History events happening in Charlotte.
Ballantyne steps into Spring at The Bowl In Bloom
The Bowl at Ballantyne will bring a blossoming new event,Β The Bowl In Bloom, onΒ Saturday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
How to stay healthy as wildfires burn across the Carolinas
The American Lung Association says smoke poses potentially lethal health hazards to people living and working in the surrounding area, and can also trigger asthma attacks, heart attacks and stroke.
More NC children getting sick from cannabis products
North Carolina Poison Control is warning about an increase in cases of children under 12 getting sick after being exposed to cannabis containing products.
William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports talks about racing at COTA
William Byron will pull double duty this week at COTA as the NASCAR circuit heads to Texas.
Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds
Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas.
Mother of missing woman found dead in Midtown Charlotte says autopsy results aren't adding up
The mother of a Greenville, South Carolina woman found dead in Charlotte tells WCCB something isnβt adding up with the autopsy results released in her daughterβs death. The tests results Ta'Haley Payton died from hypothermia.
Checkers to host women in business panel
The Charlotte Checkers are hosting a pregame panel as part of their Women in Business Game, presented by PNC Bank, on Saturday, March 8.
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