UPDATE: Woman killed in crash on I-85 ramp in Gaston County
A 38-year-old woman from Kings Mountain died after an early morning crash that closed part of a road and an interstate ramp in Gaston County.
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Up 'n Adam: Big Blue Swim School
May is Water Safety Month, and to spread awareness, Adam Wurtzel went to Charlotte's Big Blue Swim School.
German-based company chooses Charlotte for manufacturing plant
Tench Group says it will build a new bushing production facility for transformers in Charlotte. The company plans to invest $50 million over the next five years and create 74 new jobs.
Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meeting
President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war.
Charlotte man arrested, facing charges for opossum set on fire
A man has been arrested following the investigation of a disturbing video that showed an opossum being set on fire.
North Carolina lawmakers focus on guns, immigration and parental rights ahead of a key deadline
Gun access, parental rights and responses to illegal immigration proved recurring topics in legislation approved by at least one North Carolina General Assembly chamber before a key deadline during the two-year session.
Charlotte business ranks in 50 fastest-growing women-led companies
A Charlotte-based company made Women Presidents Organization’s 50 fastest-growing women-led companies.
7-day PGA Championship passes over $2K each
It’s going to cost a pretty penny to attend the 2025 PGA Championship in Charlotte.
UPDATE: Officer who shot and killed suspect outside Pineville bar will not face criminal charges
The district attorney says a Pineville police officer who shot and killed a suspect outside a bar will not face criminal charges.
Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history, takes the name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Takes the name Leo XIV.
Great Wolf Lodge Concord Summer Camp-In Celebration Returns
Great Wolf Lodge Concord has announced the return of its annual Summer Camp-In celebration.
Panthers release veteran Jadeveon Clowney after selecting two edge rushers in the NFL draft
The Carolina Panthers have released veteran Jadeveon Clowney after selecting two edge rushers in the NFL draft.
Top sporting events in and around Charlotte | May 8-May 14
The Checkers battle for the cup this weekend and you don't want to miss it plus plenty of baseball around the area. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
Healthy Headlines: What to know about strokes
In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Dr. Zaid Hage, a Novant Health neurosurgeon, about the stroke signs we should all be aware of and the importance to react and get medical attention quickly.
New manufacturing facility to bring more than 100 jobs to Shelby
PPG says it plans to invest $380 million dollars to build a new manufacturing plant in Shelby. The company says it will employ more than 110 people and produce the full line of PPG’s aerospace coatings and sealants.
Town of Mooresville held ceremonial groundbreaking for Moor Park renovation project
The Town of Mooresville held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Moor Park Renovation Project.
WeatherWise Alert: severe storms likely today in Charlotte area
Severe storms are expected this afternoon and evening for the Western Carolinas, including the Charlotte metro area, with threats including large hail, damaging wind, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes.
Cardinals vote in the Vatican for a second day to elect a new pope
Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney again Thursday morning. That indicates no pope was elected on second or third ballots of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church
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