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Declutter Your Credit This Spring

Spring cleaning is not just for closets and garages. Financial experts say it can also be a great time to tidy up your credit habits.

The Wiggles are coming to Charlotte!

Adam Wurtzel got to chat with Dominic Field, known as "The Tree of Wisdom" with The Wiggles.

Mooresville Police Dept. dedicates new fallen officer memorial

On Tuesday, the Mooresville Police Department dedicated a new fallen officer memorial. The department also held its annual ceremony remembering officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Queen University swimmer killed in car crash over the weekend

A member of the men's swim team at Queens University has died in a car crash.

Surveillance Video Released In Deadly Officer Encounter

Gastonia Police release surveillance video of deadly encounter with officers

Gastonia Police have released surveillance video of a deadly encounter with officers. The shooting happened at Jakob's Food Mart in January.

Officers Cleared In Deadly Shooting Of Crime Spree Suspect

Meck. Co. DA clears 2 CMPD officers involved in deadly shooting of crime spree suspect

The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's office has cleared two CMPD officers who shot and killed a suspect accused in a crime spree from last October.

Ramsey Creek Beach Opening Delayed By Drought

Ramsey Creek Beach in Cornelius will not open Memorial Day weekend

Ramsey Creek Beach in Cornelius won't be opening for the season on Memorial Day weekend, as it usually would.

Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Independence

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Clay Dimick, team captain and number 17 defender for the Charlotte Independence, about the 2026 season and their upcoming "Salute To Sacrifice Night", happening this Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm.

Up 'n Adam: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" at SEA LIFE

Adam Wurtzel went to SEA LIFE in Concord to get a glimpse at some "Remarkably Bright Creatures," which is also the title of a new Netflix film which takes place in an aquarium.

The Edge: LaMelo is a dad- and the newborn gets ONE heckuva name

LaMelo Ball comes out with a shocking announcement on Mother's Day! The Charlotte Hornets point guard just entered his newest era-- dad mode.

Police: Massive apartment fire in NW Charlotte was intentionally set

Police say an apartment fire in northwest Charlotte was intentionally set. It broke out just after 10:00 Saturday morning on Dundeen Street, off Beatties Ford Road.

Investigators: Husband and wife die in massive house fire near China Grove

Crews arrived just before midnight Sunday to find the home fully-engulfed on Saw Road off Highway 152. That's near China Grove.

Local teacher charged with child abuse and assault

Deputies say they began investigating 42-year-old Christina McCarthy after an incident involving a student under the age of 12 on May 8th.

Police Searching For Home Invasion Suspect

Kings Mountain Police searching for man they say entered home with a sawed-off shotgun

They say Michael Wilson entered an occupied home, armed with a sawed-off shotgun. It happened in the Lake Montonia area, just before 6:00 Monday morning.

Man Arrested For Posing As Law Enforcement

Monroe Police arrest man for impersonating an officer and using blue lights on his truck

On Thursday, 911 callers reported a man driving recklessly while running blue lights from his truck. An officer quickly located 58-year-old Sean Alexander and pulled him over.

Former Mayor Jennifer Roberts Wants Interim Job

Jennifer Roberts says she wants to serve as interim mayor after Vi Lyles steps down

In a letter posted on X, Roberts says she would bring her experience as former Mayor from 2015 to 2017 and as County Commission Chair to the job.

Former Charlotte mayor, Jennifer Roberts, offers to serve as interim mayor when Vi Lyles leaves office

Former Charlotte mayor, Jennifer Roberts, has released a statement offering to serve as interim mayor – without pay, after Vi Lyles announced her resignation as Charlotte's mayor, leaving office on June 30th.