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CATS celebrates transit equity day with fare-free rides, honoring Rosa Parks’ legacy

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing that all transit will operate fare-free in honor of Transit Equity Day on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.

Well known pastry chef joins upscale restaurant in Charlotte

L’Ostrica is thrilled to welcome Samantha “Sam” Allen to the team as Pastry Chef.

Man wanted for using a sledgehammer to break into a Rolex display case at SouthPark Belk store.

Man uses sledgehammer to steal Rolex watches at SouthPark mall

Police are asking for help to identify a man seen on surveillance video using a sledgehammer to break open a display case inside Belk at SouthPark Mall.

North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell walks through the Republican Governors Association conference, Nov. 16, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Review of ex-NC treasurer's use of state cars ends with no charges

A district attorney says an investigation into how then-North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell used state government vehicles is ending with no charges filed.

Six active duty service members file first lawsuit challenging Trump's transgender troop ban

The first lawsuits have been filed against President Donald Trump’s executive order revising policy on transgender troops.

Rail Trail Bridge January 2025 Update

The City of Charlotte awarded a construction contract to Blythe Construction for the Rail Trail Bridge.

Salted Melon expanding to Phillips Place

Salted Melon Market & Eatery today announces its third Charlotte location, expected to open this spring at Phillips Place, in the SouthPark neighborhood.

16-year-old Zaquavious “Tank” Dawkins was shot and killed on 1/26/25 in Gastonia. Picture from GoFundMe.

Teen charged in deadly shooting of 16-year-old in Gastonia

A 16-year-old boy is charged with first degree murder and attempted first degree murder following the shooting of Zaquavious "Tank" Dawkins in Gastonia.

Convicted felon wanted for robbing discount stores in Statesville arrested in Charlotte

A man wanted for robbing three Dollar General Stores in Statesville earlier this month has been arrested in Charlotte.

Tasty Tuesday: LSU Carolinas Gumbo Cook Off

Help local students get scholarships to LSU - and enjoy some great gumbo! For this week's Tasty Tuesday, organizers with the 2025 LSU Carolinas Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook Off stopped by the Rising kitchen to tell us all about the event and who it helps.

"Days of Our Lives" Stars The Day Players Coming to CLT

Adam Wurtzel interviewed "Days of Our Lives" stars Wally Kurth, Carson Boatman, Brandon Barash and Eric Martsolf about their band The Day Players.

A candle is blamed for sparking a fire Monday at the Hickory Gardens apartments in Hickory.

Candle blamed for sparking 2 alarm fire at senior apartments in Hickory

Paramedics took one person to the hospital after a fire at a senior apartment complex in Hickory on Monday. Fire investigators say a candle sparked the fire.