Microsoft is shutting down Skype to focus on Teams
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype, 14 years after it purchased the internet-based phone and video service for $8.5 billion.
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Trump to sign order Friday designating English as the official language of the US
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House.
Driver wanted for passing stopped school bus in Iredell Co.
For the second time in two weeks, a motorcycle driver has passed a stopped school bus in Iredell County. The Highway Patrol says the latest suspect is 32-year-old Martavis Parsons of Mooresville.
Up 'n Adam: SouthPark Mall 55th Anniversary
Adam Wurtzel went to the SouthPark Mall as they are celebrating their 55th Anniversary.
Born #forthecrown: Newborns celebrate Charlotte FCβs home opener
The city is ready for Charlotte FCβs home opener, including the teamβs newest fans at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.Β
Affordable luxury: Six Charlotte zip codes with high-end rentals at below-average rents
Charlotte stands out with six zip codesΒ among theΒ top 200 nationwideΒ that offer upscale apartmentsΒ atΒ rentsΒ below the citywide average for this type of unit.
South Carolina teachers react to a House bill that aims to record all classroom instruction
South Carolina teachers are reacting to a bill that would mandate that they are recorded every day, all day, while teaching in the classroom.
Two arrested, 52 pounds of drugs found in Taylorsville
Two people were arrested after police said they found 52 pounds of drugs in Taylorsville on Wednesday.
Westlake Ace Hardware to open two more stores in Charlotte area
Westlake Ace Hardware announced Thursday that it will open two new stores in the Charlotte area.
Chick-fil-A offering a free Iced Tea in March
With spring around the corner, Chick-fil-A is keeping things cool by offering free iced tea at participating Charlotte locations.
Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded
The Vatican says that Pope Francis continues to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, though doctors say he needs more days of βclinical stabilityβ before they revise their guarded prognosis.
Savannah Bananas add second baseball game at Bank of America Stadium
The Savannah Bananas added a second game in Charlotte for their Banana Ball World Tour due to high demand for tickets.
Space crisis has Animal Care & Control expanding weekend hours
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is over capacity and doing whatever it can to avoid having to make euthanasia decisions.
Man killed in northwest Charlotte shooting
A 48-year-old man is dead following a shooting in northwest Charlotte. According to a police report, the victim and the suspect were family members. Their names have not been released.
Healthy Headlines: What to know about Bariatric Surgery
In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Dr. Thomas Gavigan, a surgeon with Novant Health Carolina Surgical, who tell us more about bariatric surgery, and about how it could be a helpful option for weight loss.
Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing tariffs on China
President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.
UPDATE: AMBER Alert canceled for missing North Carolina teenager
An AMBER Alert has been canceled for 15-year-old Azalea Strifler from Harnett County.
Retail updates for two of Charlotte's iconic shopping destinations
SouthPark Mall and Charlotte Premium Outlets are unveiling highly anticipated retailer additions, reinforcing their positions as the cityβs top shopping destinations.
Discover a World of Art with the Libraryβs 2025 Community Read Program
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is ready to launch its 2025 CommunityΒ Read initiativeΒ with the theme, βArt Is...β This year, CML will put forth a monthlong effort to engage the community inΒ readingΒ and/or listening to a wide array of exciting books that explore the idea of art.
