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This picture from Charlotte Fire shows crews working to put out a fire at a warehouse in northwest Charlotte on Tuesday.

Firefighters battle two-alarm fire after explosion at warehouse in northwest Charlotte

Charlotte Fire says quick response allowed firefighters to contain a fire following an explosion at a warehouse in northwest Charlotte Tuesday morning.

Kannapolis holds MLK Dream Day parade

Local cheer and dance teams, marching bands, civic organizations and corporate groups participated.

President Donald Trump holds up an executive order commuting sentences for people convicted of Jan. 6 offenses in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump grants sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants

President Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot. The list includes people convicted of assaulting police officers.

Tasty Tuesday: Mac's Speed Shop making Super Bowl parties easy

Another week and another Tasty Tuesday! Mac's Speed Shop is back with a limited time only menu, plus options to make your Super Bowl party easy as pie (or beef rib).

Tuesday night snow chances trending upward

It's not a guarantee, but odds for measurable snow in Charlotte have increased significantly over the past 24 hours.

Dangerously cold temperatures continue through midweek

The Arctic air has arrived and is here to stay for several days. Some neighborhoods will not get above freezing until Thursday morning.

Immigrants Worry About Pres. Trump's Exec. Orders

Immigrants worry about their future after President Trump signs immigration executive orders

Immigration lawyers in our area say their phones are ringing off the hook. People are dealing with anxiety about their immigration status and what's coming next.

Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week January 17th-26th

Diners looking for some mid-winter excitement can capture the sweet deals and foodie thrills served up during Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week, to run Friday, January 17, through Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Get to know your city: North Davidson Street

In this week's Get to Know Your City we're covering the best spots on North Davidson Street.

Missing 68-year-old man in northwest Charlotte found safe

A missing man with dementia has been found safe after he walked away from his home in northwest Charlotte.

Speed may have been a factor in deadly northwest Charlotte crash

A woman died after crashing a car into a tree on Bellhaven Boulevard Sunday night. Police say speed and 'impairment' may have been factors in the wreck.

Charlotte-Area Chick-fil-A restaurants to offer free chicken sandwiches and chicken biscuits

Starting Monday, participating locations across the Charlotte area are offering free biscuits and sandwiches—available to claim through the Chick-fil-A App.

NC Aquarium bids bittersweet farewell to Otter family

An otter family of six will be moving to a new home shortly, leaving the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher (NCAFF) to the North Carolina Zoo.

Paper Skyscraper opening new location in Davidson

Paper Skyscraper will be opening a third location next month in Davidson.

Millions across the US brace for plummeting temperatures and winter storms

Residents across the country from the Northern Plains to the tip of Maine are bracing for dangerously low temperatures as residents along the East Coast contend with a thick blanket of snow — and more snowfall in the forecast.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

DaBaby will be performing with 50 Cent in Charlotte at Spectrum Center on Wednesday. View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.