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Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday opened the door ever so slightly to lowering a key interest rate in the coming months but gave no hint on the timing of a move.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | August 23rd and August 24th

Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Charlotte vintage market, a visit to the Comedy Zone, and the 2025 Carolina Theatre summer film series. Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!

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157 people move to Charlotte Region daily

On average, 157 people move to the Charlotte Region every day 1, according to a new Charlotte Regional Business Alliance analysis.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control issues crisis-level alert

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) has issued a crisis-level alert this afternoon as the weekend approaches.

Boxes Of Canned Goods And Packaged Food Items In A Busy Community Food Bank.

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay launches community giveback with GiftAMeal and Force4Good fundraiser

Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay is launching two new charitable programs that support schools, clubs, teams and members of the community.

Sprouts Grocery Store Opens Friday In Noda

Sprouts Farmers Market opens in NoDa on Friday

The new location on East 36th Street is offering freebies for first-time shoppers all weekend long, along with pop-up parties featuring free samples and activities.

Former Charlotte Motor Speedway president and GM Humpy Wheeler dies at 86

Speedway representatives say Wheeler died of natural causes on Wednesday, surrounded by his family.

Huntersville Police Officer dies after cancer battle

The Huntersville community is in mourning after the death of Huntersville Police Officer Bill Broadway. Family members say he had been battling cancer before his death.

Former Mecklenburg County Court employee and youth volleyball coach accused of paying underage girls for explicit photos

43-year-old Kent Matzinger was arrested after an investigation in Texas revealed he was allegedly attempting to buy the images and videos over Instagram.

Charlotte murder suspect arrested in Atlanta

27-year-old Dontae Harrison was arrested in Atlanta earlier this week. He's charged with killing Gerald in the 1400 block of West Trade Street in Charlotte on December 7th.

Carolina Theatre unveils Halloween film series for 2025

The Carolina Theatre will present a film series in its first Halloween season since reopening.

Local tapas bar and restaurant opens at The Pass in NoDa August 25th

Soul Gastrolounge, the iconic cultural and culinary spot that helped define Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood neighborhood for more than a decade, is officially back.

Humpy Wheeler, the 'P.T. Barnum of motorsports,' dies at 86

Humpy Wheeler, a pioneering motorsports promoter and former president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, has died, NASCAR said. He was 86.

Community Matters Café hosts 5k this Saturday!

Will Whitlow, Café Development Manager stopped by Rising to chat about the Community Matters 5k happening this Saturday at 8am.

Fire destroys family's home days before the start of school year

Yee Xiong, his wife and four kids have lived on Regehr Ave in west Charlotte for 12 years. Until Sunday, when their home went up in flames.

Governor Josh Stein held a briefing on Hurricane Erin

Governor Stein joined state officials to provide updates and guidance as Hurricane Erin impacts North Carolina's coast.

SouthPark After 5 returns to Symphony Park six times this fall

SouthPark After 5, a free evening entertainment series that has attracted nearly 65,000 attendees since it began in 2023, will return to the SouthPark neighborhood six times this fall, every Thursday from Sept. 4-Oct. 9.

Center City Partners talks events happening around town this week

From Boogie for Your Brew to Shop the Yard, Brianna Bowers from Charlotte Center City Partners sits down with Adam Wurtzel to discuss the events happening around town this week.