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One dead, four injured after east Charlotte accident involving CATS bus

Police are investigating a deadly accident involving a vehicle and a CATS bus.

What we know about a vehicle attack on pedestrians in New Orleans that killed at least 10

Authorities say a man driving a pickup truck sped through a crowd of pedestrians in New Orleans’ bustling French Quarter district early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 30.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | Jan. 4th and Jan. 5th

From outdoor hockey to car shows, check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.

Charlotte Knights host NYE celebration at Truist Field with increased safety

At least 5,000 people bought tickets to the biggest New Years Eve party in Charlotte. For the first time, Charlotte Knights and Center City Partners hosted CLTNYE inside Truist Field during Light the Knights.

Officials: Fire at apartment building in Landis was intentionally set

Investigators say a three-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Landis was intentionally set.

Woman facing murder charge in connection to deadly stabbing in Concord

A Concord woman is behind bars and is accused in the death of her 22-year-old niece.

One person injured after shooting in north Charlotte

Police are investigating a shooting on Bancroft Street in north Charlotte.

'Winter Arc' is replacing New Year's resolutions for some

A new year brings new goals. But studies have shown that most people don’t tend to uphold their New Year’s resolutions much past the first month. So in an attempt to reframe the thinking around new year goal-setting, a new wellness trend has popped up online.

Suspect arrested in north Charlotte murder from July

An 18-year-old is in custody charged with the July murder of 18-year-old Rashaka Prince on Cattail Court near Plaza Road Extension.

Best of Up 'n Adam 2024

From being on stage at "The Price is Right" to interviewing Kevin Costner to jumping off a massive platform into a pool, it's been quite the year for "Up 'n Adam."

CMPD Officer charged in domestic incident arrested a second time

Court records show CMPD officer Onesiphorus Williams has been arrested for violating a domestic violence protection order. The arrest happened three days after he was charged in a domestic violence case.

Tacos 4 Life to Open in Dilworth January

Tacos 4 Life will be bringing craft tacos for a cause to Dilworth in January.

Rates drop for Charlotte-area Duke Energy customers in the new year

Duke Energy Carolinas customers will see their electric rates fall starting Jan. 1 as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity.

Help available for Helene debris removal in Caldwell Co.

Starting January 3rd, Caldwell County residential, rental, and small business property owners impacted by Hurricane Helene, who do not have debris removal insurance, may apply to have qualified disaster debris removed from their property at no cost.

Mcguire Nuclear Station Photo Credit Duke Energy

Test scheduled for sirens around Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations

Duke Energy and county officials will test the outdoor warning sirens around the Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

Trucks seized following street takeover in Iredell Co.

Five people face charges and six trucks have been seized following a street takeover near Mooresville.

Investigators: local business set on fire 3 times

Firefighters are investigating a suspected arson at a business in east Charlotte.

CMPD investigating city's 4th homicide in 2 days

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after they say a man was found shot to death in the 8200 block of Dave McKinney Avenue in northeast Charlotte.