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Body found in west Charlotte, investigation underway

CMPD investigating after a body was found Thursday morning in west Charlotte.

Family, Friends desperately searching for missing Charlotte mom

Family, friends and authorities are searching for a missing Charlotte mother who hasn't been seen since December 4th. Her family says Frezja Matisse Baker was last seen on Lasalle Street just before 10:00pm last Thursday.

Cats Answers Questions About Stabbing Five Days Later

CATS gives details on alleged stabber's history on light rail

Five days after the light rail stabbing, CATS officials say Oscar Solarzano was banned from the transit system for two incidents in October. The ban didn't stop Solarzano from getting on a light rail train on Friday night and allegedly stabbing Kenyon Dobie.

Police investigating deadly stabbing in north Charlotte

Police are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened in north Charlotte on Wednesday afternoon.

Police investigating overnight shooting in Monroe

Police are investigating after receiving reports of someone shooting into an occupied home in Monroe.

Up 'n Adam: Birkdale Village Menorah Lighting

Up 'n Adam: Menorah Lighting at Birkdale Village

Adam Wurtzel welcomed Rabbi Chaim Greenberg of Chabad of Lake Norman into the studio to talk about the Hanukkah celebration, and the meaning behind it.

Up 'n Adam: The Nutcracker

Adam Wurtzel chats with Samantha Riester, who is a performer in the Nutcracker, about what fans can expect with this year’s big production!

Popular doughnut company brings back 'Day of the Dozens' to help spread holiday cheer

'Day of the Dozens' returns offering a dozen doughnuts for a $1 when you purchase a dozen at regular price at this Charlotte-based sweet spot.

North Carolina Gov. Stein cancels Medicaid rate cuts amid legal and legislative battles

Gov. Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions, a decision that protects short-term access to care for vulnerable patients while a political fight to enact additional funding is resolved.

Court Docs: Suspect Was Banned From Light Rail For 1 Year

Accused light rail stabber was already banned from CATS at the time of the alleged attack

A twice deported immigrant accused of stabbing a man on the Blue Line Light Rail Train has a history of bringing weapons on the transit system.

Concord Police: Teen charged in shooting at Danny's Place

A Kannapolis teen was arrested after police say he shot into a car while the driver was attempting to park at a popular Concord eatery.

South Carolina Officials Confirm Measles Outbreak

South Carolina measles cases increase, additional school exposures reported in Upstate outbreak

The South Carolina Department of Public Health says 27 new cases of measles have been reported since Friday. More than 250 people are currently quarantined.

NASCAR commissioner testifies to frustrating negotiations in Michael Jordan's antitrust trial

The commissioner of NASCAR testified Tuesday, in Michael Jordan's federal antitrust trial, that Jordan's financial advisor would not compromise on key issues.

Up 'n Adam: Cavender's Western Wear

Adam Wurtzel went to Cavender's Western Wear at Concord Mills Mall to get suited up in a new country look.

Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case

An economist testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute. Edward Snyder testified as a professor of economics who worked in the antitrust division of the Department of Justice.

Bond denied for Honduran man charged in latest Charlotte light rail stabbing

No bond issued for Honduran man charged in stabbing on Charlotte's commuter train. The latest incident drew comments from the President saying the suspect is in the country illegally.

Up 'n Adam: The Singing Christmas Tree

For more than 7 decades, the Carolina voices has been ringing in the holidays with one of Charlotte’s most beloved performances, the Singing Christmas Tree. In today’s Up ‘n Adam, Adam Wurtzel got a sneak peak of this year’s production as well as special performance!