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NWS confirms EF-0 tornado in Lincoln County Sunday

It was one of two confirmed tornadoes in the Carolinas over the weekend.

One person injured in overnight shooting in west Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting early Tuesday morning.

Perfect Gift For Teachers For National Teacher Appreciation Week

Local mom advocates for teachers to be gifted cash during National Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday marked the start of National Teacher Appreciation Week. If you have a school-aged child, you've no doubt gotten the memo. A local mom's popular post about what teachers really want as gifts is getting a big response.

Cms At Home Helps Teachers Secure Housing

CMS partners with builder, developer to create the first teacher village for affordable housing

Despite the high prices and limited supply of homes, officials from Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are working to make housing more affordable for teachers through the At Home in CMS Program. The first teacher village is under construction now.

Juneteenth Celebrations Scheduled Across Catawba County

All throughout the month of June, Catawba County agencies and organizations will commemorate Juneteenth with celebrations, performances, parades, guest speakers, revival, resource fairs, informative programing, and family gatherings.

Trump threatens a 100% tariff on foreign-made films

The White House says no final decisions have been made on President Donald Trump's call for tariffs targeting films made outside the United States.

Woman found dead after house fire in Waxhaw

A woman has been found dead after a fire burned through a home in Waxhaw. Firefighters were called to the burning home on Whispering Wind Road just before 10am on Monday.

Blumenthal arts announces the 2025 blumey awards nominees

Blumenthal Arts has announce the nominees competing in the 12th Annual High School Musical Theater Awards, also known as The Blumey Awards, presented by Bank of America, on Sunday, May 18 at the Belk Theater.

Universoul Circus kicks off opening week in Charlotte with tent raising

UniverSoul Circus returns to the Charlotte area this week with its jaw-dropping stunts, aerialists, fire breathers, stilt dancers and the coolest clowns around!

North Carolina music hall of fame announces 2025 inductees

This fall, the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will pay homage to six North Carolinians with their induction into its prestigious Hall of Fame.

Trump administration says it will pay immigrants in the US illegally $1,000 to go home

The Trump administration says it is going to pay immigrants in the United States illegally who’ve returned to their home country voluntarily $1,000 as it pushes forward with its mass deportation agenda.

Student Loans Payments Return After Three Year Pause

Student loans in default now being referred to debt collection

The Education Department has begun collection on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers.

2 charged after weekend shooting in Gastonia

Two people face charges after a double shooting in Gastonia over the weekend. Paramedics took the victims to the hospital. Their injuries were not life-threatening.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

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

Top sporting events in and around Charlotte | May 1st-May 7th

The SAC softball championships are this week amongst a fun week of sports around the area. Click through the gallery to see what sports are coming to Charlotte this week.