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Cats Transit Pass Artwork Winners Announced

Local artists artwork to be featured on CATS 2026 transit passes

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) announces winners of its 5th annual Transit Pass Design Contest. The winners' artwork will be used for 2026 monthly passes.

National Donut Day: North Carolina ranked among best state for foodies

North Carolina ranked 12th best state for foodies

Walmart is expanding drone delivery service to Charlotte. Photo from Walmart.

The world's largest retailer is bringing drone delivery to Charlotte

People in Charlotte will soon be able to get groceries and other items delivered faster. Walmart announced on Thursday that it is expanding its drone delivery service to five more cities, including Charlotte.

US employers added a solid 139,000 jobs in May despite uncertainty over Trump’s trade wars

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over Trump’s trade wars.

Hickory Firefighter Jake Bridges died Thursday after having a medical emergency while on duty.

UPDATE: Hickory firefighter remembered after dying while on duty

Hickory Firefighter Jake Bridges died on Thursday after having a medical emergency while on duty. Bridges worked for the department for two years.

American Airlines kicks off first non-stop flight from Charlotte to Athens, Greece

The new route marks American Airlines' latest push into European travel from North Carolina. WCCB News @ Ten caught up with travelers ahead of the inaugural flight.

Names and charges piling up as investigators work "fast-moving" and "complex" investigation of deadly Catawba Co. house party

Detectives have so far named eight people they say are connected to the deadly event. Those people face charges ranging from attempted murder to accessory after the fact to promoting underage drinking.

Governor Stein And North Carolina Emergency Management Officials Share Updates On Hurricane Season

Governor Stein and North Carolina emergency management officials hold a briefing to provide updates and guidance at the start of hurricane season.

Healthy Headlines: What to know about migraines

June is Migraine Awareness Month, and in today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Megan Donnelly, a neurologist with Novant Health’s Comprehensive Headache Center and women’s neurology, about migraines and the potential risks for other health complications that can be associated with them.

Woman charged in connection to Catawba County mass shooting

Authorities say they arrested a woman connected to the Catawba County mass shooting.

Denny Hamlin (11) leads the pack of cars through turn three during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Federal judges rule in favor of NASCAR in lawsuit filed by Jordan-owned 23XI and Front Row

A three-judge federal appellate panel has ruled in favor of NASCAR in the antitrust lawsuit filed by two teams, one owned by Michael Jordan.

A customer purchases Nintendo Switch 2 at an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)

What to know about the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day

The Nintendo Switch 2 finally hit store shelves on Thursday, eight years after the initial release of Japanese video-game maker Nintendo’s popular video-game console.

Top sporting events in and around Charlotte | June 5th-June 11th

The Savannah Bananas are in town but just because that's sold out, doesn't mean that Charlotte doesn't have plenty of other sporting events to offer. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.