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Health Dept. warns of illegal food vendors

Mecklenburg County Public Health says it has received numerous complaints about vendors selling food without a permit in Uptown and South End between 8 pm and 2 am.

US home sales fall in June as prices soar to new heights

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slid in June to the slowest pace since last September as mortgage rates remained elevated and national median sales prices hit unprecedented levels.

Goldman Sachs: Artificial Intelligence Could Impact 300 Million Jobs

Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study.

City releases new guidelines for Gastonia cooling station

The City of Gastonia has new guidelines for how its temporary cooling station will operate.

Cmpd Identifies Officer Shot In Leg In Uptown

CMPD identifies officer shot in the leg in Uptown, suspected shooter charged with attempted first degree murder

The department has now identified the officer shot in the leg as Officer Daryl Napper. 20-year-old Demetrius Bristow is charged with attempted first degree murder in the case.

Law Firm Hired To Investigate Charlotte City Council

City of Charlotte hires law firm to investigate claims of unethical behavior on City Council

WCCB Charlotte obtained a letter of retention sent to the city from the law firm Cranfill Sumner, confirming the group will investigate the matter at a rate of $300 per-hour.

Federal Funding Cuts Impact Charlotte's Wtvi

Federal funding cuts impact Charlotte's PBS station WTVI

Recent cuts to federal funding by the Trump Administration are set to hit public broadcasting hard. Lawmakers just approved $1.1 billion to be taken away from PBS and NPR stations across the nation.

Water main break in east Charlotte tangles traffic Tuesday afternoon

It happened along North Sharon Amity Road near Central Avenue. Charlotte Water says in order to do repairs, service could be out for six to eight hours.

Neighbors Plan To Take Back Their Community From Criminals

Advocates calling for change in Sugar Creek corridor

People who live in the Sugar Creek corridor say they are sick of the prostitution, drugs and violence on Reagan Drive. Dozens of advocates met at the corner of West Sugar Creek Road at Reagan Drive for a rally Tuesday afternoon.

NC schools still without $130million of DOE funding, AG Jackson pushing for faster lawsuit resolution

The Dream Center Academy can continue giving students a place to learn during the summer. Not long ago, the Dream Center was living a nightmare when the Trump Administration froze $7billion in public education funding.

CMS makes temporary budget adjustments to cover federal funding uncertainty

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district is making temporary budget changes as it waits for notification on $12.5 million in federal funding for the 2025-2026 school year.

House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote

The House is leaving Washington early as Republicans clash over the Jeffrey Epstein files. House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation into Epstein as some Republicans push for a vote on the matter.

2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Ozzy Osbourne, godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76 just weeks after farewell show.

Sting and Big Time Wrestling are coming to Truist Field

The Charlotte Knights are proud to present Big Time Wrestling at Truist Field this Friday, July 25! Headlining the event is none other than WWE Hall of Famer, Sting.

UPDATE: Judge sets bond for Newton Police officer charged with second-degree murder

A judge set bond Tuesday for 28-year-old Newton Police Lieutenant Carlos Uribe at $100,000. Uribe is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a suspect. The district attorney says the shooting was not legally justified.

North Carolina No. 24 Least AI-Ready State Based on Jobs, Education, Funding

A new study found North Carolina is the No. 24 least prepared place in the nation for the AI revolution based on jobs, education and government funding.