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Up 'n Adam: Shipley Donuts Concord

Adam Wurtzel went to the new Shipley Donuts in Concord to learn how they make their delicious treats.

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Lovin’ Local Uptown: A special preview to Lovin' Life Music Fest

Music Everywhere CLT announced Lovin’ Local Uptown, a special music event on May 1, the eve of the Lovin’ Life Music Fest.

Judges temporarily block NC officials from contacting voters in close election

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked North Carolina election officials from contacting voters whose disputed ballots in an unresolved 2024 state Supreme Court race could be eliminated from the final count.

UPDATE: Victim in Huntersville deadly crash identified

A driver who died after a crash in Huntersville had left the scene of an earlier accident, police say.

Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica

Thousands of people are filing through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Wall Street leaps nearly 3% as markets worldwide rally

U.S. stocks are leaping Wednesday as a worldwide rally comes back around to Wall Street following updates from President Donald Trump about his plans for the Federal Reserve and his trade war that investors found encouraging.

Carolina Panthers won't allow fans at training camp

When the Carolina Panthers begin training camp this summer, fans will not be allowed on site to watch. The team says it can't host fans for 2025 and 2026 training camps because of ongoing construction at the Carolina Panthers practice fields.

Man dead after shooting at sports bar

A man has died after a shooting at a University City sports bar. CMPD responded to a call about a fight at the 1st and Goal off of University City Boulevard just after 3 a.m.

NC Health Dept.: Mpox virus particles detected in wastewater

The detections were found in wastewater samples collected on March 25, March 28 and April 8 from a treatment plant in Greenville.

11th-hour funding lifeline surfaces for struggling Limestone University

Last week, the university president announced that they need $6 million to stay open through the fall semester. The Board of Trustees will reconvene next week or sooner to share more information.

CMPD says kidnapping call leads to illegal gambling bust

Officers were called out on April 4 to the Lucky Seven Arcade on Reagan Drive in north Charlotte. When they got there, they say they found illegal gaming machines inside.

CMPD police officer arrested, charged with driving under the influence

Clover Police arrested Officer Stephen Brown just before 3 Monday afternoon. CMPD says Brown was off duty at the time.

Repairs begin on East Charlotte home where four officers were killed in a shootout

A contractor was seen working on the home where four officers were killed in a shootout on Galway Drive.

Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's losses

U.S. stocks jumped in a widespread rally Tuesday, and other U.S. investments steadied a day after falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trump’s trade war and his attacks on the head of the Federal Reserve.

Supreme Court Public Schools Lgbtq Books

Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is signaling support for the religious rights of Maryland parents who want to remove their children from elementary school classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters.

RFK Jr. plans to phase out eight artificial dyes from the US food supply

U.S. health officials said they plan to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial colors from the nation's food supply, triggering an overhaul of scores of brightly hued products on American store shelves.