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Blowing Rock Businesses Suffer After Helene

Blowing Rock mayor Charlie Sellers says the popular tourist town has lost 60-70% of its typical revenue since Helene.

Rising Spotlight: The LEPR Agency

In today’s Rising Spotlight, Ramona Holloway sits down with Rhonda Caldwell, Associate Publisher of Who’s Who in Black Charlotte, to discuss the upcoming Who’s Who in Black event.

Injury Reported At Calvary Church In South Charlotte

One person has been taken to a local hospital after reports of a fire At Calvary Church in South Charlotte.

Charlotte Firefighter Rescued After Being Trapped In Three-Alarm House Fire

A Charlotte firefighter was rushed to a local hospital after part of a burning home in Ballantyne collapsed and trapped the firefighter inside.

Gov Cooper Visits Western Nc Storm Damage Areas 16

Gov. Cooper Holds News Conference About Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

Gov. Roy Cooper is joined by several North Carolina agencies to discuss ongoing disaster response and recovery efforts related to Helene.

Tasty Tuesday: Elevated Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

Chef Mara is bringing a comfort food classic and upgrading it! She's showing you how to make grilled cheese croutons and tomato soup for Tasty Tuesday.

Local Author Brian Anderson Releases Kids Books Based on His Pets

Two new books are available today and your kids are going to love them. We talked with local author Brian Anderson about Sophie: Jurassic Bark and Sophie: Frankenstein's Hound and the inspiration behind them.

Charlotte Mechanical Hosting Warm Clothes Drive For Helene Relief

Charlotte Mechanical Launches Warm Clothes Drive To Benefit Helene Victims

With temperatures dropping across the Carolinas, Charlotte Mechanical is going to be bringing back our coat drive to benefit our neighbor in the Western part of the state. Unlike years previous, the Charlotte based company will be calling the revived push a "Warm Clothes Drive."

Residents Question Future Of Historic Land

City Council Removes Historic Designation From One of Charlotte's Oldest Churches

One of the oldest churches in charlotte is no longer protected by a historic designation. Charlotte city council has dropped the historical designation at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church near Charlotte Douglas Airport to allow a manufacturing company to build on parts of the land.