Hornets-Lakers game postponed because of wildfires
The NBA game scheduled for tonight between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena has been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
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Jimmy Carter remembered for his humility and service during state funeral
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nationβs capital before a second service in his tiny Georgia hometown that launched a Depression-era farm boy to the world stage.
CMS moves to remote learning Friday because of expected wintry weather
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will move to remote learning on Friday, January 10, 2025 because of wintry weather that's expected to impact the Charlotte area.
Charlotte airport deicing planes as temperatures drop ahead of wintry weather
Crews at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are monitoring the storm system heading toward the Charlotte area that will bring snow and a wintry mix to the region on Friday.
Duke Energy preparing for winter storm in the Carolinas
A mixture of snow, sleet and rain could cause power outages throughout the area.Β
Up 'n Adam: High Seas Mini Golf
Adam Wurtzel went to High Seas Mini Golf to check out their Holiday festivities, still happening in January!
Crews battle 2-alarm fire at Northwest Charlotte apartment complex
The Charlotte Fire department has a two-alarm fire in northwest Charlotte contained.Β
Two people hurt in road rage shooting near I-485
A Charlotte driver is in custody after police say he shot into another car and severely injured two people.
NC Attorney General suing landlords accused of illegally raising rent
The North Carolina Attorney General's office is suing six landlords alleging they illegally raised rents for tenants. The lawsuit says the inflated rent impacts 70,000 units across the state and the majority of them are in Charlotte.
Approaching winter weather cancels North Carolina inauguration ceremony
North Carolina's public inauguration ceremony scheduled for SaturdayΒ for new Gov. Josh SteinΒ and other statewide elected officials has been canceled because of approaching winter weather.
Charlotte Knights hire Sergio Santos as new manager for 2025 season
Former Knight and Chicago White Sox pitcher Sergio Santos has been named manager of the Charlotte Knights for the 2025 season
Panthers fire 3 defensive coaches after surrendering most points in NFL history, AP source says
The Carolina Panthers have begun to make changes to their defensive staff after giving up the most points in NFL history this season.
Two people with serious injuries following a shooting near I-485
Medic says two people have serious injuries following a shooting near I-485 Outer and South Tryon Street.
USPS suspends mail service Jan 9 for Nat'l Day of Observance for Jimmy Carter
The Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery, retail services and office activity on Jan. 9, 2025 to honor the late Jimmy Carter.
Rail trail lights returns to South End with never- before-seen light installations
For the sixth year, the South End portion of the Rail Trail will be illuminated with never-before-seen light installations from February 7-23. Rail Trail Lights 2025 is presented by U.S. Bank.
Pet of the Week: Meet Dinero
In this Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Dinero! Dinero is a year old ball of energy that responds really well to commands!
Justice Department plans to release only part of special counsel's Trump report
The Justice Department says it will release special counsel Jack Smithβs findings on Donald Trumpβs efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election but will keep the rest of the report under wraps for now.
President-Elect Donald Trump to consider renaming the Gulf of Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump says that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the βGulf of America,β a name he said has a βbeautiful ring to it.β
Winter storm system will bring snow, ice and a cold rain to parts of the Carolinas
With cold air in place and moisture spreading into the region, snow will fall across parts of North Carolina late this week.
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