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NC State Highway Patrol Trooper recovering after being hit by driver

Troopers say a Toyota Tacoma was turning left out of a gas station parking lot and turned in front of an NC State Highway Patrol BMW motorcycle.

'Dry January' forces local breweries to adapt

The first month of the year has always been a tough time for the hospitality industry. It's gotten a lot worse in recent years with the growing popularity of Dry January. A study by Civic Science found 25% of Americans are cutting out alcohol this month.

Chick-Fil-A in South End closed for “major remodel”

The Chick-fil-A in South End closed Thursday to undergo a “major remodel."

Healthy Headlines: What to know about cervical cancer

In today’s Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Dr. Matt McDonald, a gynecologic oncologist with the Novant Health Cancer Institute, about cervical cancer and the risk factors associated with it.

Shelters expanding capacity to help people stay warm during the wintry weather

Shelters in Charlotte are expanding their capacity to help people experiencing homelessness during this extreme weather event. The first significant snowfall in three years is expected Friday into Saturday.

CATS stopping Gold Line service early Friday night because of weather

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will suspend Gold Line service at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, due to the wintry weather expected.

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.

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 nation’s 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.

Crews are deicing planes at Charlotte Douglas Airport. Picture courtesy of Charlotte Douglas Internationa.

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.

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.

Ag Sues Landlords Accused Of Illegally Raising Rent

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 Saturday for new Gov. Josh Stein and other statewide elected officials has been canceled because of approaching winter weather.