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City releases new guidelines for Gastonia cooling station

The City of Gastonia has new guidelines for how its temporary cooling station will operate.

Federal Funding Cuts Impact Charlotte's Wtvi

Federal funding cuts impact Charlotte's PBS station WTVI

Recent cuts to federal funding by the Trump Administration are set to hit public broadcasting hard. Lawmakers just approved $1.1 billion to be taken away from PBS and NPR stations across the nation.

Neighbors Plan To Take Back Their Community From Criminals

Advocates calling for change in Sugar Creek corridor

People who live in the Sugar Creek corridor say they are sick of the prostitution, drugs and violence on Reagan Drive. Dozens of advocates met at the corner of West Sugar Creek Road at Reagan Drive for a rally Tuesday afternoon.

NC schools still without $130million of DOE funding, AG Jackson pushing for faster lawsuit resolution

The Dream Center Academy can continue giving students a place to learn during the summer. Not long ago, the Dream Center was living a nightmare when the Trump Administration froze $7billion in public education funding.

CMS makes temporary budget adjustments to cover federal funding uncertainty

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district is making temporary budget changes as it waits for notification on $12.5 million in federal funding for the 2025-2026 school year.

House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote

The House is leaving Washington early as Republicans clash over the Jeffrey Epstein files. House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation into Epstein as some Republicans push for a vote on the matter.

Sting and Big Time Wrestling are coming to Truist Field

The Charlotte Knights are proud to present Big Time Wrestling at Truist Field this Friday, July 25! Headlining the event is none other than WWE Hall of Famer, Sting.

UPDATE: Judge sets bond for Newton Police officer charged with second-degree murder

A judge set bond Tuesday for 28-year-old Newton Police Lieutenant Carlos Uribe at $100,000. Uribe is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a suspect. The district attorney says the shooting was not legally justified.

North Carolina No. 24 Least AI-Ready State Based on Jobs, Education, Funding

A new study found North Carolina is the No. 24 least prepared place in the nation for the AI revolution based on jobs, education and government funding.

Up 'n Adam: 24 Hours of Booty 24th Anniversary

Adam Wurtzel met the team behind the 24 Foundation's annual 24 Hours of Booty event in Myers Park.

Human remains now identified after passerby makes discovery

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says 50-year-old Kevin Scott Queen died of natural causes.

Civil rights attorney and Charlotte icon James Ferguson II dies at age 82

Ferguson passed away Monday at 82-years-old after a battle with COVID and other illnesses.

Human skeletal remains found behind Statesville home

Human remains found behind a home in Statesville have now been identified.

Police investigating deadly motorcycle accident in Hickory

Police have identified the victim of a deadly motorcycle accident.

Knueppel scores 21 as Hornets win first NBA Summer League title by holding off the Kings

The Charlotte Hornets won their first NBA Summer League title by beating the Sacramento Kings 83-78. Kon Knueppel, the fourth pick in this year's draft, led the Hornets on Sunday with 21 points.