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Charlotte woman grateful to be alive after bullets fly through her home

A Druid Hills resident is grateful to be alive after her home was riddled with bullets Tuesday night, now she wants police to step up patrol in the neighborhood.

Walmart remodeling 41 North Carolina stores

Walmart plans to remodel 41 of its stores across North Carolina in 2025.

North Carolina Republicans already seek to tighten up 2024 immigration enforcement law

North Carolina Republicans managed just last fall to enact their long-sought policy ordering local sheriffs to cooperate with federal agents seeking to locate and deport certain jail inmates.

UNC Charlotte remembers the victims of the 2019 campus shooting.

UNC Charlotte Day of Remembrance marks 6 years since deadly campus shooting

The UNC Charlotte community came together on Wednesday to remember the lives lost when a gunman opened fire on campus six years ago.

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Uptown Unplugged: Free Outdoor Music Series at Romare Bearden Park

Center City Partners has announced Uptown Unplugged, a fun, free lunchtime music series taking over Romare Bearden Park’s Formal Oval every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., starting April 30 through June 4.

Firefighters found Evelyn Blakeney dead after a fire at an apartment complex in Kings Mountain.

Woman found dead after apartment fire in Kings Mountain

A fire burned through an apartment building on Charles Street in Kings Mountain early Wednesday morning. After firefighters put out the flames, they found 45-year-old Evelyn Blakeney dead inside one of the apartments.

Center For Employment Opportunities Giving Formerly Incarcerated People Second Chance

Center for employment opportunities helps formerly incarcerated find jobs

The Center for Employment opportunities helps formerly incarcerated people find stable employment after their release helping to reduce the number of re - offenders.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Wall Street sinks following signals that the US economy is sputtering

U.S. stocks are tumbling following a discouraging report suggesting the U.S. economy may have shrunk at the start of the year, before most of President Donald Trump’s announced tariffs could take effect.

Section of Rea Road to close for pipe replacement in Charlotte

N.C. Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews will temporarily close Rea Road south of Providence Lane West on Monday, May 5, weather permitting.

Neighbors Remember Deadly Officer Ambush

Shannon Park residents remember deadly officer ambush one year later

Residents in the Shannon Park neighborhood say they still remember the deadly officer ambush that left four officers dead on April 29th, 2024.

Multiracial Group Of Students Training In Computer Class

New learning center provides online assistance and job hunting opportunities

Charlotte non-profit selected by AT&T for large award to help Charlotte community access online resources.

Woman Sitting On Grass At Outdoor Concert During Sunset

Free summer concert series returning to Mint Hill

The Town of Mint Hill will launch its annual Summer Concert Series on Friday, May 17, which will last until September.

Popular North Carolina mountain destination named one of the BEST locations for Mother’s Day

A popular travel destination in North Carolina has been named one of the best locations to treat your mom for Mother's Day!

UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities

UPS is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles.

Elliott to celebrate NAPA's 100th anniversary with gold car. Credits company for his NASCAR career

Chase Elliott, son of a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the sport's most popular driver, has 19 career Cup Series wins and championship titles in both the Cup and Xfinity Series.