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Wilson's World: Hot Glass Alley

Wilson was at Hot Glass Alley sharing the story of the small business ‎and learning more about their "Year of Glass" event.

With Russian Sanctions, NC Agencies Told To End Contracts

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered state offices under his control to terminate government contracts that benefit Russian businesses in response to its war against Ukraine.

Ukrainian Teen Awaits Adoption By Harrisburg Family Amid Russian Invasion

A Harrisburg family is staying in close touch with a teenager they're trying to adopt from Ukraine. She's stuck there after the adoption process stalled due to the pandemic and now the Russian invasion.

Vendors Rally Outside Charlotte City Council Meeting After City Shut Down Flea Market

Vendors ask city for help to find a new place for a flea market.

CATS Employees Speak Out To City Council Demanding More Safety Protocols

CATS bus operators are coming together and demanding change. They are fed up angry, and they're afraid for their safety.

Deputies Locate and Charge Person Of Interest In Mooresville Homicide

A man has been found and charged with murder after deputies find a woman shot in her car

Man Charged For Alleged Opioid Trafficking Following Traffic Stop In Newton

Deputies say they charged a man for allegedly trafficking opioids including cocaine, hydrocodone, and marijuana.

Hercules Tires Big South Championship: Just One Day Away!

Big South Championship is coming to the Queen City! Tip off starts tomorrow!

The Chicks Announce Highly Anticipated Tour, With Stop In Charlotte, Set For This Summer

The 13-time Grammy award-winning trio The Chicks announced Monday that they will return to the road with The Chicks Tour, including a stop in Charlotte, set for summer 2022.

CMPD: Man Arrested For Forcing Teen Into Car, Sexually Assaulting Her In Charlotte Harris Teeter Parking Lot

Detectives have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl after she says she was forced into a car and fondled against her will in the parking lot of a southeast Charlotte Harris Teeter on Thursday.

South Carolina Senate OKs Banning 'Carolina Squat' Truck Modification

A bill making it illegal to significantly raise the front end of a truck or other vehicle while lowering the back end has passed the South Carolina Senate.

Olynyk's Buzzer-Beater In OT Ends Pistons' Skid Vs. Hornets

Kelly Olynyk made a fadeaway jumper from the baseline at the overtime buzzer and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 127-126, their first victory over the Hornets in nearly 4 1/2 years.

H.E.R. Adds Three North Carolina Cities, Including Charlotte, To Back Of Mind Tour

Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R. announced Friday that two of her North Carolina shows, on the new leg of the 2021 BACK OF MY MIND tour, have changed.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles To File For Re-Election

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is expected to file for re-election Monday afternoon.

Wilson's World: One Word Poetry Festival

Wilson's World: Previewing The One Word Poetry Festival with Rock Hill Poet Laureate Angelo Geter

Rock Hill Poet Laureate Angelo Geter spoke with Wilson about the One Word Poetry Festival which will take place March 30th to April 3rd, 2022.

CDC Masking Guidance For Local Counties

Find community levels and prevention steps by county.

Former Charlotte City Council Member Claire Fallon Passes Away, Family Says

We've learned former Charlotte City Council member Claire Fallon has died. Her family posting on Facebook that Fallon passed away Sunday morning. She served six years on council from 2011 to 2017.