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WeatherWise Alert: rising severe threat will impact Charlotte weekend events

The threat of severe weather begins Friday afternoon concerning damaging wind, lightning, hail, and flash flooding through Saturday night.

Wrong-way driver killed in crash on I-85 in Gaston Co.

A wrong-way driver is dead after crashing his car into a van on Interstate 85 in Gaston County early Friday morning.

Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis.

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting.

Charlotte Fire responds to explosion and house fire in Dilworth

The Charlotte Fire Department is on scene of a house fire after an explosion was reported early Friday morning.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | May 3rd and May 4th

From Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour to various other musical performances at Livin' Life Music Fest 2025, check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.

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Weekend Parking Guide: Lovin' Life Festival, Kendrick Lamar, Charlotte Knights

Uptown Charlotte is preparing to see large crowds this weekend. The trifecta including the Lovin' Life Festival, Kenrick Lamar, and The Charlotte Knights will draw thousands to the city center making parking a tricky task.

1 dead, 6 hurt in wreck outside Northwest School of the Arts

The crash happened around rush hour Thursday evening at the intersection on Beatties Ford Road and Russell Avenue.

Sierra to open first North Carolina store at south Charlotte shopping center

Sierra will open its first store in North Carolina this weekend at Charlotte’s Carolina Pavilion shopping center.

Luxury sleepwear retailer coming to SouthPark

LAKE will be joining the lineup of upscale boutiques, luxury services, and first-class restaurants at Speciality Shops SouthPark.

NC auditor names elections board members after judges let law stand during appeal

North Carolina’s Republican state auditor has started making appointments to a new State Board of Elections because an appeals court said a law can still be enforced while it is challenged by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.

Charlotte mother charged with child abuse, accused of beating her son

A Charlotte mother is charged with felony child abuse, accused of beating her 8-year-old son with an extension cord.

UPDATE: Trump taps national security adviser Waltz for UN envoy

President Donald Trump said he’s nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz to serve as United Nations ambassador in a major shake up of his national security team.

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Chill out: The best places to swim in and around Charlotte

Whether you're seeking natural quarries, splash pads, scenic lakes, or family-friendly pools, WCCB has a list of the top Charlotte swim destinations.

SharkNinja is recalling the Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers.

Pressure cookers recalled after reports of serious burn injuries

SharkNinja is recalling more than 2 million pressure cookers sold in the U.S. and Canada — after consumers reported over 100 burn injuries spanning from a hazard that can cause hot food to spew out.

Search for shooter after man killed in Salisbury

Police were called to South Clay Street around 9:45 pm on Wednesday and found 21-year-old David Anderson lying in the front yard of a home. Investigators say he had been shot several times.

Healthy Headlines: What to know about melanoma

Next Monday is Melanoma Monday, a day encouraging everyone to get in the habit of examining their skin for skin cancer. In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Dr. Peter Turk, medical director of surgical oncology at Novant Health Cancer Institute, about melanoma, what causes it, and signs and symptoms should we all look out for.