Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.
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North Carolina Driver License Offices expanding hours starting today
42 driver license offices will join 50 others opening an hour earlier at 7 a.m., offering an additional hour for appointments and services.
Pedestrian hit, killed in east Charlotte
A pedestrian died at the hospital after being hit and killed in east Charlotte on Friday night.
“Hands Off!” protest held in Charlotte, across the country | PHOTOS
An estimated 3,500 people attended the “Hands Off!” rally in south Charlotte.
1996 murder victim identified using forensic genetic genealogy
CMPD detectives have identified a 1996 murder victim using forensic genetic genealogy.
Charlotte high school teacher charged with indecent liberties with a student
A teacher at Harding University High School was charged after being accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student.
Complaints lead to results for damages at Forest Lawn Cemetery
Fixes are popping up in a Lincolnton cemetery that WCCB has reported problems at for months. Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum patrons first noticed damaged graves in February, now some customers are seeing results they're happy with.
Study: North Carolina among top states with most fatal crashes during rush hour
North Carolina has the fourth-highest amount of fatal crashes during evening rush-hour traffic.
Search in Lincoln Co. connected to the disappearance of Asha Degree
Officials from multiple agencies searched property and buildings in Lincoln County Friday morning connect to the disappearance of Asha Degree.
SOURCE: US was closing in on TikTok deal, but China hit brakes after Trump Tariffs
President Donald Trump had a TikTok deal in place Wednesday for the app’s operations to be spun off into a new company based in the U.S. and owned and operated by a majority of American investors, with ByteDance maintaining a minority positions.
People in the Charlotte area are asked to conserve water because of drought conditions
The Catawba-Wateree River Basin is dealing with the early stages of drought, so people across the Charlotte region are being asked to voluntarily conserve water.
Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | April 5th and April 6th
From the opening weekend of Charlotte SHOUT! to the Come See Me Festival in Rock Hill, check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.”
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