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NFL draft starts Thursday. Players likely to make first round have ties to 28 states

The three-day NFL draft begins Thursday night, April 24, in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Judges say NC law taking election board control away from the Governor is unconstitutional

North Carolina trial judges threw out on Wednesday another Republican attempt to strip the governor of his authority to appoint State Board of Elections members, declaring that a law shifting it to the elected state auditor is unconstitutional.

Up 'n Adam: Shipley Donuts Concord

Adam Wurtzel went to the new Shipley Donuts in Concord to learn how they make their delicious treats.

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Lovin’ Local Uptown: A special preview to Lovin' Life Music Fest

Music Everywhere CLT announced Lovin’ Local Uptown, a special music event on May 1, the eve of the Lovin’ Life Music Fest.

Judges temporarily block NC officials from contacting voters in close election

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked North Carolina election officials from contacting voters whose disputed ballots in an unresolved 2024 state Supreme Court race could be eliminated from the final count.

UPDATE: Victim in Huntersville deadly crash identified

A driver who died after a crash in Huntersville had left the scene of an earlier accident, police say.

Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica

Thousands of people are filing through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Wall Street leaps nearly 3% as markets worldwide rally

U.S. stocks are leaping Wednesday as a worldwide rally comes back around to Wall Street following updates from President Donald Trump about his plans for the Federal Reserve and his trade war that investors found encouraging.

Carolina Panthers won't allow fans at training camp

When the Carolina Panthers begin training camp this summer, fans will not be allowed on site to watch. The team says it can't host fans for 2025 and 2026 training camps because of ongoing construction at the Carolina Panthers practice fields.

Man dead after shooting at sports bar

A man has died after a shooting at a University City sports bar. CMPD responded to a call about a fight at the 1st and Goal off of University City Boulevard just after 3 a.m.

NC Health Dept.: Mpox virus particles detected in wastewater

The detections were found in wastewater samples collected on March 25, March 28 and April 8 from a treatment plant in Greenville.

CMPD says kidnapping call leads to illegal gambling bust

Officers were called out on April 4 to the Lucky Seven Arcade on Reagan Drive in north Charlotte. When they got there, they say they found illegal gaming machines inside.

CMPD police officer arrested, charged with driving under the influence

Clover Police arrested Officer Stephen Brown just before 3 Monday afternoon. CMPD says Brown was off duty at the time.

Repairs begin on East Charlotte home where four officers were killed in a shootout

A contractor was seen working on the home where four officers were killed in a shootout on Galway Drive.

RFK Jr. plans to phase out eight artificial dyes from the US food supply

U.S. health officials said they plan to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial colors from the nation's food supply, triggering an overhaul of scores of brightly hued products on American store shelves.