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Local business owners weigh in on impact of tariffs

The idea is to protect US manufacturers from unfair competition, but some economists argue the tariffs will raise the cost of imported steel and aluminum products by several billion dollars.

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Study: CLT generates $40 Billion in economic impact in the Carolinas

Charlotte Douglas International Airport contributed $40 billion to the economies of the Carolinas in 2023. It also served more than 53 million passengers and supported more than 184 thousand jobs.

More artists added to Lovin' Life Music Festival

CHARLOTTE, NC - New acts have been added to the lineup for the Lovin' Life in Uptown Charlotte. Artists include Pitbull and Third Eye Blind. The announcement comes just a week after the festival dropped majority of the lineup including rock…

Honoring Hickory woman who was a member of The Six Triple Eight

The city of Hickory is celebrating Black history by highlighting the work of one of the first and only all-Black unit in the women's Army Corps during World War II.

Ice storm rocks North Carolina mountains

Over 13,000 customers across the North Carolina mountains were without power Wednesday evening.

Lincolnton Residents Want Cemetery Problems Fixed

Lincolnton residents want damaged graves fixed or cemetery shutdown

Paying customers of a Lincolnton cemetery are outraged with how their buried loved ones are being treated. Residents have called out Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum on Highway-150 for improperly kept graves.

Ice concerns close some mountain schools, delay others

Ashe County Schools will be closed on Thursday while Avery and Watauga County Schools will operate on a two hour delay due to icy conditions.

Charlotte FC unveils Fortress Kit for 2025-26 seasons

Charlotte FC have unveiled their new secondary kit on Wednesday ahead of the 2025 season.

Charlotte plans bid to host CIAA basketball tournaments

The City of Charlotte plans to bid for hosting the CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments from 2027-2029.

North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M more proposed for Hurricane Helene relief

North Carolina House members have advanced a Republican package to boost state recovery funding after Hurricane Helene by another $500 million.

Carolina Ascent FC kicks off spring season on Feb. 15

Carolina Ascent FC, Charlotte’s professional women’s soccer team, kicks off the spring season with a home opener on Saturday, February 15th.

Cartons of eggs sit inside cooler at Norma's Sweets Bakery Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)

US egg prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing

Egg prices reached a record high in the U.S. last month.

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Charlotte's office-to-apartment pipeline doubles, now 8th in the U.S.

From cubicles and offices to bedrooms and bathrooms – Charlotte stands out with growing number of office-to-apartment conversions.

Sixteen of the Southeast's most celebrated pitmasters will gather for the fourth annual Carolina BBQ Festival

Get ready for a celebration of Southern tradition as the Carolina BBQ Festival returns for its fourth year, April 4-5, 2025, in Charlotte, NC.

Police find person with a gun they were looking for in Burke Co.

People in Morganton can go back to normal activities after police found a person with a gun they were looking for in the Causby Road and Fernwood Drive area.

Black History Month: History of Charlotte's Black Wall Street

The Brooklyn neighborhood was established in the late 1860's. At its height it was a thriving black business center and an African American city within a city known as Black Wall Street.