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Busy Huntersville interchange closing temporarily

The NC DOT will temporarily close Gilead Road over Interstate 77 this weekend to continue work on a new diverging diamond interchange.

City of Charlotte hosts Lovin’ Life Music Fest safety briefing | Watch on demand

City leaders and partners hold a media briefing to announce plans that are in place for the upcoming Lovin’ Life Music Fest.

Trump 100 days in, here's what he's done and not done

The weeks since President Donald Trump returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises.

8th annual Tunnel to Towers held at Bank of America Stadium

The eighth annual Tunnel to Towers Climb was held Sunday morning to honor the four fallen officers that made the ultimate sacrifice on April 29, 2024.

Road closed in Uptown for gas leak

CMPD has shut down part of a road in Uptown due to a gas line leak.

Chick-fil-A offering free fries next week

Participating Chick-fil-A restaurants in Charlotte are offering a free large waffle potato fries next week.

Armed grocery story robbery arrest

A man is in jail after being accused of armed robbery at a grocery store in Lancaster.

CMPD investigating fatal crash in north Charlotte

One person died and two others were injured after a car crash in north Charlotte.

Opossum Outrage: CMPD, Wildlife officials investigating after video shows animal set on fire

North Carolina Wildlife Officials say the three people seen in that video could face felony charges.

Panthers draft Ole Miss EDGE Princely Umanmielen at No. 77 overall

The Carolina Panthers traded up for the second time on Day 2 of the NFL Draft to select Ole Miss edge rusher Princely Umanmielen.

Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Carolina Panthers trade up to select EDGE Nic Scourton

The Carolina Panthers traded up six spots in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select edge rusher Nic Scourton out of Texas A&M.

Center City Vision Awards 2025

Charlotte Center City Partners hosted 900 people at the Charlotte Convention Center’s Crown Ballroom for the Center City Vision Awards. This award ceremony has become an anticipated tradition as one of Charlotte’s highly produced events with extraordinary art, music, dance and video production.

CATS to suspend Blue and Gold Line this weekend for maintenance

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will suspend its Blue and Gold Line services this weekend for maintenance.

Pet Of The Week: Meet Sweetie

In this Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Sweetie! Sweetie is crate and potty trained! She also loves to give kid-friendly cuddles! Watch to find out how to give her a furever home.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | April 26th and April 27th

From Truck Fest 2025 to a performance by the famous band "Japanese Breakfast," check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.

Healthy Headlines: What to know about colorectal cancer

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chat with Dr. Robert Czuprynski, a colorectal surgeon with Novant Health Charlotte Colon & Rectal Surgery in Huntersville, about the importance of regular screening tests and what to expect if it doesn’t come back with the all clear.