With the long-awaited return of Cars & Coffee Concord, a 44,000-horsepower assault on the senses at zMAX Dragway and the biggest Memorial Day Weekend celebration in the country at the Coca-Cola 600, Charlotte Motor Speedway is poised for an action-packed month.
Gas price averages in the Carolinas saw minimal changes in April compared to March. Stable crude oil prices amid fluctuating demand helped to keep larger price jumps at bay last month according to AAA Carolinas.
The Charlotte Knights season opener is this Tuesday, May 4th with the first pitch, as it always is, at 7:04pm and they're ready to roll with some new menu items for the fans.
Anthony Williams of Charlotte took a chance on a $5 ticket and watched it reveal a $250,000 top prize.
As plans come together for the Memorial Day Weekend salute to the troops at the Coca-Cola 600, driver Daniel Suárez spent time earlier this week visiting with sailors aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder as part of Charlotte Motor Speedway’s virtual Mission 600.
Deputies are investigating a fatal helicopter crash in Union County that occurred on Sunday afternoon.
Police reform is back in the spotlight. It comes as protests continue in the fatal shooting of a Black man by deputies in Elizabeth City. Andrew Brown Jr. will be laid to rest on Monday.
Deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office say a 19-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting on the Mooresville Dragstrip Sunday morning.
CFD responded to the fire on Monroe Road Saturday night.
Brook Muller, dean of UNC Charlotte, announced on Friday that a permanent memorial will be built to honor the lives lost in the deadly campus shooting that occurred just two years ago.
The USNWC in Charlotte is bringing back its River Jam Series featuring live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.
People gathered both virtually and in person for the day of remembrance. Wreaths were laid, a memorial plaque was dedicated, and the two young men who were killed that day, Reed Parlier and Riley Howell, were remembered.
Masks are still required indoors across North Carolina.
Radio One's Regional Vice President Marsha Landess announced the launch of WLNK MIX 107.9 on Friday. Matt & Ramona will appear on WCCB Charlotte's Rising on Monday to talk about their radio show, so tune in!
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibit will be featured in Charlotte May 1st through July 31st. The unique exhibition showcases Michelangelo’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Sistine Chapel, reproduced photographically and artfully displayed in their original size.
Catawba County Library officials say they will hold family-friendly virtual programs in celebration of Star Wars on May 4th.
Deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office say a man was arrested on Friday for the possession and distribution of child pornography.
Police say a Lincoln County man is sentenced to 23 years in prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder in court on April 29th.
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