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Aaa: 45 Million People Expected To Travel Holiday Weekend

AAA: Gas prices will impact how far people travel this Memorial Day weekend

We are in the peak travel time for Memorial Day weekend. 45 million Americans will be traveling the next four days, despite higher gas prices and airfare.

School Bus Drivers Compete In "bus Roadeo"

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hosts annual "School Bus Roadeo"

Some of the best bus drivers in our region navigated a road course with some challenges to test their safety skills. They were tested on things like parallel parking, making tight right turns and passing through narrow streets.

Bear Spotted In Highland Creek Neighborhood

Black bear spotted in Charlotte's Highland Creek neighborhood

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says a person who lives in the Highland Creek neighborhood says they spotted the bear Wednesday night, eating from a bird feeder.

Wegmans Sets Date For Opening Of First Charlotte Store

Wegmans reveals opening date for first Charlotte location

We now know when the first Wegmans location in Charlotte will open. The 11,000 square foot store is under construction on North Community House Road in Ballantyne.

2 local teen girls help save woman after seeing her car smoking and catch fire

Mandi Tarr and Joella Meadows were driving on Unionville-Indian Trail Road on April 30th when they noticed smoke coming from the car in front of them. T

Person Dies After Being Hit In Wreck Involving Cmpd Cruiser

One person dies after wreck involving CMPD cruiser

One of four people who were hurt in a crash involving a CMPD cruiser in south Charlotte has died.

Memorial on Friday for teen shot, killed inside her Rock Hill home

Family members will gather Friday to remember a murdered Rock Hill teen. 19-year-old Camariya Tidwell died after police say Sean Hubbard shot her inside her home.

28-year-old man charged in murder of 16-year-old in Charlotte

An arrest in the murder of a 16-year-old in north Charlotte. Police tracked down the suspect, 28-year-old Taquawn Lewis, Thursday.

Woman shot, killed in NoDa early Thursday morning, police investigating

No arrests yet in a deadly shooting in NoDa, but we do know the victim's name. Police were called to North Davidson Street near East 35th Street, just after two Thursday morning.

Stunned NASCAR community reacts to sudden death of champion Kyle Busch

The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement about his death, but did not mention a cause.

Large police presence at Walmart in northwest Charlotte after shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are on the scene of a shooting at the Walmart on Callabridge Court in northwest Charlotte.

Nascar Kyle Busch Hospitalized Auto Racing

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a 'severe illness'

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41.

Wegmans announces official opening date for first Charlotte store

Wegmans Food Markets announced Thursday the official opening date for its new store in south Charlotte.

York County park superintendent arrested for embezzling over $60K for personal use, deputies say

Deputies arrested a York County park superintendent who is accused of embezzling over $60,000 in park funds.

A record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day

Hundreds of climbers scaled Mount Everest in a single day, setting a new record with 274 successful ascents.

Black bear spotted in north Charlotte neighborhood

A black bear was spotted eating from a bird feeder in a north Charlotte neighborhood Wednesday night.

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

Higher fuel prices and other inflationary pressures are making most forms of travel more expensive as Memorial Day kicks off the summer season in the U.S.

Hopewell student arrested after threatening to get gun from truck on campus, police say

A local high school student was arrested after police said he threatened to get a gun from his vehicle during school hours.

Rising Spotlight: J. Majors Bridal Boutique

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Madison Bonaventure, co-owner and designer at J. Major’s Bridal Boutique, about the legacy brand that's been a staple in Charlotte for more than 4 decades, and about how they are creating unforgettable memories from the moment every bride walks through the door.