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Close Up View, Portrait. Woman Is With Golden Retriever Dog At Home

Are dogs the secret to a healthier, happier Charlotte?

A new citywide survey conducted by Take Spruce reveals that Charlotte residents are reaping major physical and emotional benefits from their dogs

Specialist Michael Pistillo works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Wall Street's roller-coaster ride swings higher after Trump pauses more of his tariffs

Wall Street is climbing after President Donald Trump paused a 50% tariff on goods coming from the European Union.

Monroe Police K9 catches 14-year-old car theft suspect

Two teenage car theft suspects are in custody thanks to Monroe Police K9 Narco. Police say Narco followed the scent of the suspects through the woods and a field for a mile before finding them.

Cmpd Animal Care And Control Fundraiser Walk

"Steps for Shelter Pets" first annual charity walk raises $42K for local animals in need

The Steps for Shelter Pets event happened at Pearl Street Park near Uptown. The walk was aimed at raising awareness, promoting adoption and fostering, and raising money for the shelter.

Charlotte Fire investigating after 2 people are burned at home

Charlotte Fire is investigating after two people were burned at home Monday morning. It happened around 11 am on Echodale Drive in southwest Charlotte.

Memorial Day shooting sends one to the hospital with life-threatening injuries

One person is facing life-threatening injuries after a shooting on Westpark Drive in south Charlotte. It happened at an apartment complex around 2pm on Memorial Day.

Tuesday funeral for toddler who died at Lenoir daycare

A funeral is set for the 16-month-old who died last week at a Lenoir daycare facility. Maddy Amara-Serenity Mitchell will be laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at Water Life Church.

Fraternal Order of Police to move forward with vote of no confidence, despite CMPD Chief's retirement announcement

The vote will take a little over a week, in order to allow all members to cast a ballot. On Sunday, Chief Johnny Jennings announced his retirement and released the full details of his settlement with the city of Charlotte.

CIAA Tournament won't come back to Charlotte any time soon

One of the country's biggest HBCU basketball tournaments won't return to Charlotte any time soon. The City of Charlotte put in a bid to bring CIAA back to the Queen City, but it has been rejected because of scheduling conflicts at the Spectrum Center.

Blue White Gold Traditional College Graduation Outdoor Poster

Gaston County honors seniors that earned valedictorian, salutatorian honors

Gaston County Schools recognized 28 students in the Class of 2025 that achieved the top academic distinction of valedictorian or salutatorian.

United Way of Greater Charlotte Invites the Community to The Longest Table at Truist Field

nited Way of Greater Charlotte is excited to announce The Longest Table, a new, one-of-a-kind community event designed to foster connection and conversation across Charlotte. The event will take place on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 AM to Noon at Truist Field.