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Carolina Panthers 2026 season schedule: Dates, times, opponents

The Carolina Panthers 2026 regular season schedule was released Thursday night and includes three primetime games.

Mandatory water restrictions begin Friday: Here’s what to know

Mandatory water restrictions across the Charlotte area go into effect on Friday, May 15.

Two 17-year-olds killed in fiery southwest Charlotte crash

Two people died and another was seriously hurt after a car crash in southwest Charlotte.

Charlotte father charged in 8-month-old baby's death

A man is facing charges after his 8-month-old baby died from nonaccidental head trauma.

Rising Spotlight: Body Works Plus

In this week's Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens sits down with Brian Davies, president and owner of Body Works Plus here in Charlotte, to talk about the topic of “steering”, how you have the right in North Carolina to choose the repair shop you work with, and why it’s so important to know your rights now before a collision happens.

Up 'n Adam: Zepeddie's Pizzeria

Adam Wurtzel went to Zepeddie's Pizzeria to learn more about their Summer of Tomatoes, and try some of their tasty pies.

NC lawmakers announce budget breakthrough, say teachers could get 8% pay raise

North Carolina lawmakers announced they have made big progress on a deal for the long-awaited state budget.

CAPTURED: Police nab suspect accused of breaking into local home with a sawed-off shotgun

Police in Gaston County have captured a home invasion suspect. Members of a fugitive task force arrested Michael Wilson in Bessemer City on Tuesday.

3 Charged After Drug Investigation Near Motel

Police: 3 arrested after complaints about drug activity near local motel

Police in Statesville have arrested three people after getting complaints about drug activity near the Motel Seven on Greenland Drive.

Deputies: 2 people busted for trafficking drugs out of Statesville motel

Iredell County Sheriff's deputies say they've busted two people for trafficking drugs out of a Statesville motel.

Silver Alert issued for 93-year-old missing man from Gastonia

Walter Parker is believed to be suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia. He was last seen leaving a home in Stanley in a gray 2007 Nissan Frontier.

2 Dead, 1 Hurt In Westinghouse Blvd Crash

MEDIC: 2 dead, 1 hurt after fiery crash near Westinghouse Boulevard

MEDIC says two people have died and another has life-threatening injuries after the crash near Westinghouse Boulevard and South Tryon Street.

CMS Board approves $2.1 billion dollar budget, county funding next

The budget battle nears the end for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. The Board of Education has approved Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill’s $2.1 billion dollar budget after originally shooting it down two weeks ago.

Carolina Insight: Greensboro Science Center

In this week’s Carolina Insight, Amber Rosecrans with the Greensboro Science Center, shares more about the exciting and very popular SKYWILD exhibit, that takes adventure to new heights with ropes courses, bridges, and zip lines suspended above the zoo.