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The Edge: Monks draw large crowds in Charlotte

An exciting day for the Charlotte community as the Buddhist Monks' Walk for Peace arrives in our area.

Monks Walk for Peace passes through Charlotte

The monks Walk for Peace passed through the Carolinas on their 2300 mile journey to promote peace, compassion and mindfulness across 10 states. Thousands of people waited to greet them at Marion Diehl Rec Center in South Charlotte.

Flyers without REAL ID will be charged $45 TSA fee starting Feb. 1

The REAL ID deadline is coming up soon if you plan on flying. Starting February 1st, anyone going through TSA without a real id will have to pay a $45 fee.

Verizon service slowing returning for customers

Verizon customers around the nation were impacted Wednesday by a massive service outage.

Sugar Creek Brewing Company to open first-ever airport taproom at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport

Sugar Creek Brewing Company is bringing its craft beer experience to Charlotte Douglas International Airport with its first-ever airport location.

One person killed in shooting near Uptown Charlotte

Police are investigating a deadly shooting near Uptown Charlotte and Optimist Hall.

Wegmans begins hiring for first Charlotte location

Wegmans has begun the hiring and training process for its first Charlotte store in Ballantyne.

Dell Curry is getting his No. 30 jersey retired by Charlotte in March

Dell Curry has learned that the Charlotte Hornets will retire his No. 30 jersey.

UNC Asheville expands program to out-of-state students

''Access Asheville'' originally covered fees and tuition for qualifying in-state students

Thousands gather to greet monks on their peace walk through SC

A viral movement is making its way through the Carolinas. A group of Monks are walking across the country to promote peace with their latest stop was in Rock Hill Tuesday evening.

Teen charged in south Charlotte crash that killed two women, seriously injured child

Police say an 18-year-old is facing multiple felony charges following a wreck in south Charlotte that killed two women and seriously injured a child.

Sheriff: Suspected fentanyl trafficker found hiding in Salisbury dumpster after running from deputies

A Salisbury man is facing numerous felony drug charges, including trafficking fentanyl, after deputies say he ran from a traffic stop and hid in a dumpster.

Measles detected in Mecklenburg County wastewater

The measles outbreak continues in South Carolina and now it's getting closer to home. Measles has been detected in wastewater in Mecklenburg County health officials announced Monday.

Troopers: Speed and impairment factors in fatal Burke County wreck

Troopers say speed and impairment were contributing factors in a fatal accident that happened in Burke County.

Up 'n Adam: The Serve Pickleball

Adam Wurtzel went to The Serve Pickleball to find out everything they have to offer.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

AAA: Gas prices reach lowest price since March 2021

What you are paying at the gas pump, on average, is the lowest it’s been since March 2021.

Panthers LT Ickey Ekwonu to miss significant time with ruptured patella tendon in right knee

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales said starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu will miss a significant amount of time with a ruptured patella tendon in his right knee.