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Get To Know Your City: Chasing waterfalls across the Carolinas

This week, we’re taking a refreshing detour. Instead of city streets, we’re venturing into nature with a special feature on North Carolina’s most stunning waterfalls.

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

Dow plunges 2,100 in a worsening global sell-off after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

The worldwide sell-off for financial markets is slamming into an even higher, scarier gear. The S&P 500 tumbled 5.7% Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 2,100 points and the Nasdaq composite dropped 5.7%.

UPDATE: Man and daughter found dead after house fire in Rock Hill identified

A man and his daughter were found dead inside a home that caught fire in Rock Hill on Friday. Fire officials say the fire had extinguished itself by the time firefighters arrived.

2025 PGA Championship transportation plan

View the PGA of America's transportation and parking guide for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, in Charlotte, N.C., May 12-18.

This photo shows North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Jefferson Griffin. (North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts via AP, File)

NC judges side with colleague in his Supreme Court election dispute over ballots

A North Carolina appeals court has sided with the trailing candidate in a close state Supreme Court election from November.

61-year-old Michael Brown is charged with murder, accused of shooting a man after an argument.

Man charged with murder after argument turns deadly in China Grove

A man is accused of shooting a neighbor's friend after an argument in China Grove. Deputies say they found the suspect on the porch of the home waiting for officers to arrive.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Federal Reserve in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth. Powell said Friday that the tariffs, and their impacts on the economy and inflation, are “significantly larger than expected.”

Beatles Tribute Band Britain's Finest

Adam Wurtzel got to meet Beatles Tribute Band, Britain's Finest, ahead of their Charlotte tour stop.

Charlotte SHOUT! 2025 Returns April 4th -20th

Uptown Charlotte will once again come alive with art, music, food, and ideas as Charlotte SHOUT! returns April 4-20, 2025.

Sell-off worsens for markets worldwide after China retaliates against Trump's tariffs

Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war.

Up 'n Adam: Harlem Globetrotters

Adam Wurtzel went to Bojangles Coliseum to get a preview of the Harlem Globetrotters, and to try to some of their unique tricks.

Car crashes into medical building on Park Road in s. Charlotte

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a car that crashed into a medical building around 9:30p Thursday. The crash caused significant damage to the building.

Strangers Rescue Women After Car Crashes Into Creek

Strangers save two women from a car that crashed into a creek

One of the three men who jumped into action to save two women's lives from a submerged vehicle is sharing his story. The crash happened at a Cook Out on University City Boulevard when the driver was leaving the drive-through and her foot got stuck on the accelerator, speeding the car up and over a near 20-foot drop into a creek bed below.

CLT moves rideshare location with little notice, causing confusion

As of Thursday morning, rideshare drop-offs and pick-ups are now located on the inner lane of the upper-level departures.

One-stop resource center opens in Caldwell County

A one-stop resource center has opened in Caldwell County for individuals, small businesses, and private non-profit groups impacted by Helene.

At least 2 people were hurt during a shooting inside the Walmart in Lancaster on Tuesday.

UPDATE: 3 charged after shooting inside Walmart in Lancaster

A third suspect is now charged in connection to a shooting inside the Walmart in Lancaster on Tuesday. A fourth suspect is in the hospital and police are searching for two others.

Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Spring Fair runs through April 6

With activities for all ages, the Charlotte Spring Fair offers everything from fun carnival games to live performances that will captivate and entertain.

Healthy Headlines: What to know about wrist weights

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Dr. Paulvalery Roulette, an orthopedic surgeon with Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Matthews, about online fitness trends claiming they improve health and wellness, including one about wearing wrist weights can help tone your arms.