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Classroom Central Launches Free Innovation Station Program For Local Educators

Classroom Central launches its newest in-store, free supply program, Innovation Station. It provides local educators no cost access to STEM-focused materials.

NC governor declares state of emergency ahead of wintry weather

Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as emergency officials prepare for winter weather to impact the majority of the state.

Charlotte area homeless shelters expand hours due to winter weather threat

With winter weather and extreme cold forecasted, homeless shelters across Charlotte activate their extreme weather protocols.

Parachutist arrested after getting stuck on the side of uptown Charlotte building

A man faces trespassing charges after he got stuck in a parachute on the side of a building in uptown Charlotte.

Pope Francis meets with Czech Republic's Prime Minister Robert Fico, right, at The Vatican Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP, HO)

The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both his lungs, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope. The Vatican said late Tuesday that Francis’ respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, which required the use of cortisone antibiotic treatment.

Rising Spotlight: Offerpad

It’s no secret Charlotte is one of the country's hottest real estate markets. In this Rising Spotlight, Offerpad provides resources to help you buy or sell a home.

A Delta Air Lines plane lies upside down at Toronto Pearson Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (CNN)

Toronto airport CEO says all but two of 21 passengers injured in Delta crash have been released from hospitals

The Delta Air Lines jet came down fast, landing so hard that it lost its right wing, then burst into flames on a runway in Toronto.

Charlotte Area Transit System is monitoring the wintry weather

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is monitoring the wintry weather for Wednesday, Feb. 19. There are currently no service impacts.

Trump Administration bars schools from using race as a factor in student life

The Trump Administration is ordering all educational institutions to not consider race a factor in student life.

Tyler Hilton Coming Back to NC for Charlotte Tour Stop

Adam Wurtzel interviewed "One Tree Hill" alum Tyler Hilton, ahead of his April 5th tour stop in Charlotte.

Alton Brown: Live Last Bite Coming to Belk Theater

Adam Wurtzel spoke with famed TV host and food scientist Alton Brown, ahead of his tour stop at the Belk Theatre on Sun 2/23.

Deadly winter storm threatens millions as frigid cold moves into the Carolinas

A deadly coast-to-coast winter storm, that swept across the United States this weekend continues to threaten parts of the South, Midwest and Northeast with more flooding, as life-threatening cold.

Video shows car flying off California overpass onto freeway

California motorist's dash cam captures another car falling off an overpass.

CMS hosts hiring fair, needs 60 drivers & 30 technicians

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is hiring. They are looking for dozens of bus drivers and technicians. The district held a hiring event Monday.

Lenoir Police identify human remains found behind old mall

Lenoir Police say human remains found in a wooded area in Lenoir belong to a man reported missing in August.

Voters protest against attempt to throw out 65,000 votes in NC Supreme Court race

The last election was in November 2024 but one race in North Carolina continues to drag on.

TraXside at Daytona with a 500 recap

The opening weekend of the 2025 NASCAR season has come and gone and William Byron made history

Delta plane flips upside down during landing at Toronto Airport.

Delta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport

Emergency crews are on the scene of an accident involving a Delta flight during a landing at the Toronto airport Monday afternoon.

Sheryl Crow sells Tesla, donates money to NPR

Musician Sheryl Crow announces she sold her Tesla and donated the proceeds to NPR.

Concord mother closer to regaining vision after accidentally gluing eye shut

A Concord mother is now hopeful she'll see again. WCCB reported in early January that K'netha Faggart feared she lost vision in her left eye for good after she mistook nail glue for eye drops.