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Specialist Michael Pistillo works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Bogus report on tariff pause briefly lifted markets before White House denied it

A bogus rumor that President Donald Trump was considering a pause in tariffs briefly lifted markets Monday before the White House shot down the unfounded reports.

CATS launches 5th annual transit pass design contest

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) launches its fifth annual Transit Pass Design Contest, asking North and South Carolina residents to submit original artwork related to the theme: 50 Years of Moving People Forward!

Up 'n Adam: Carolina Theatre

Adam Wurtzel got a tour of the newly revived Carolina Theatre.

Trump threatens more tariffs on China

President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.

WeatherWise Alert: heavy rain and low end severe risk Monday

Localized flooding and storms with gusty wind possible today. Here's how the setup is unfolding and what's coming next.

Dow drops 1,200 and global markets tumble over impact of Trump's trade war

Dow drops 1,200 and global markets tumble as worries deepen about economic impact of Trump's trade war.

CMPD locates family of child found alone

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has located the family of an unaccompanied child found on Sunday, April 6.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

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

North Carolina Driver License Offices expanding hours starting today

42 driver license offices will join 50 others opening an hour earlier at 7 a.m., offering an additional hour for appointments and services.

Pedestrian hit, killed in east Charlotte

A pedestrian died at the hospital after being hit and killed in east Charlotte on Friday night.

“Hands Off!” protest held in Charlotte, across the country | PHOTOS

An estimated 3,500 people attended the “Hands Off!” rally in south Charlotte.

Advertising for a kidney

Hampstead, North Carolina resident Elliott Roberts needs a kidney transplant and is taking matters into his own hands.

Former college football player charged with child abuse

A former North Carolina State football player is charged with child abuse.

1996 murder victim identified using forensic genetic genealogy

CMPD detectives have identified a 1996 murder victim using forensic genetic genealogy.

Adrian Lewis Indecent Liberties With Student

Charlotte high school teacher charged with indecent liberties with a student

A teacher at Harding University High School was charged after being accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student.

Getting Results After Complaints Of Damaged Tombstones

Complaints lead to results for damages at Forest Lawn Cemetery

Fixes are popping up in a Lincolnton cemetery that WCCB has reported problems at for months. Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum patrons first noticed damaged graves in February, now some customers are seeing results they're happy with.