Driver charged after two killed in Catawba County accident
The North Carolina Highway Patrol says an underage girl and a 19-year-old died after an accident in Claremont involving a suspected impaired driver.
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Top sporting events in and around Charlotte | July 17th-July 23rd
This week in sports has all of the events you know and love like the Charlotte Knights and Charlotte FC. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte this week.
CMPD says violent crime is down in Charlotte
Violent crime and overall crime is down in Charlotte, according to newly released mid-year crime statistics from CMPD.
Human remains found behind Statesville home
A death investigation is underway after skeletonized human remains were found behind a home in Statesville.
AI-powered private school opening in Charlotte
An artificial intelligence-powered private school is coming to Charlotte in the fall. At Alpha School, teachers use AI to create lesson plans, grade papers and more which founders say frees up time for teachers to pay more attention to students.
UCSO discusses plan to take over patrol of Town of Wingate
Union County Sheriff's Office Lt. James Maye says they are still working through logistics, but expect the official transition to happen sometime in late September or early October. However, deputies have been patrolling the town for some time now.
Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches meteoric price at auction
The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday.
Man charged with murder after Salisbury shooting victim dies
A man is in jail without bond charged with murder after a shooting victim died in Salisbury.
Kendall Schmidt talks Big Time Rush tour ahead of the band's stop in Queen City!
Adam Wurtzel caught up with Kendall Schmidt of Big Time Rush as the band hits the road on their highly anticipated World Tour!
Charlotte named host city for 2026 MLS All-Star Game
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber joins Charlotte FC owner David Tepper and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to announce Charlotte as the host city for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game.
Wheel Meal Wednesday: Blasian Asian Way
For today's Wheel Meal Wednesday, Adam Wurtzel went to Blasian Asian Way, a business which has expanded since they began as a food truck.
UPDATE: 17-year-old charged with man's murder in east Charlotte
A 17-year-old is now charged with murder after a deadly shooting in east Charlotte. The shooting happened on June 24th on Milton Road near The Plaza.
Groundbreaking for Charlotte Fire Department's newest fire station
The city of Charlotte is getting a brand new fire station. Tuesday was the groundbreaking for Firehouse 46.
Union groups protest, accuse Wells Fargo of employee intimidation
The Communications Workers of America teamed up with several other union groups to push for change outside the Wells Fargo Center in Uptown. The groups accuse the bank of intimidating its employees, and spreading misinformation in an attempt to stop them from unionizing, something Wells Fargo denies.
Wingate Town Council votes to eliminate police department
To little surprise, the Wingate Town Council voted 4-1 to eliminate their police department, despite a last minute plea from officers to residents to save their job.
CMPD Sergeant running for Sheriff is endorsed by former police chief
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's race is heating up. Presumed incumbent Sheriff Garry McFadden now has another challenger in the Sheriffβs race. Current Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Sergeant Ricky Robbins has announced his campaign for Mecklenburg County Sheriff as a Democrat.
Novant Health building new residency programs in Charlotte, enhancing healthcare in the region
Novant Health is making an investment in the future of medicine by expanding its graduate medical education offerings in Charlotte, marking a new era in Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Centerβs 100-year legacy.
Local artists to showcase work at the Charlotte International Arts Festival in September
The fourth annual Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF), a Blumenthal Arts Original, will return to Charlotte September 1-30, 2025. Meet the featured local artists!
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