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Adam takes part in Catawba Ridge High School newscast

Adam Wurtzel got to take part in Catawba Ridge High School's Emmy-award winning newscast.

Cabarrus County roads included in resurfacing project

The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $3.2 million contract to improve nearly seven miles of Cabarrus County roads.

Youngest certified baker in the country, is also Johnson and Wales University instructor

An instructor at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte has just reached a major achievement. Austin Scoles has joined the ranks of 200 or so people to be named a Certified Master Baker by the Retail Bakers Association of America.

Lancaster Co. man accused of sharing child sexual abuse material online

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26-year-old Thomas Adams on Friday. His charges include two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Police say Harding University High School teacher sent inappropriate messages to student

Police arrested and charged Adrian Lewis on Friday after a school resource officer reported the allegation.

Residents Demand Answers After K 9 Killed During Attempted Arrest

Residents demand transparency in an investigation into police K9 shot on duty

Wadesboro residents are demanding answers after a police K9 was shot on the job during a chase across county lines on April 1st.

New land, buildings searched in Asha Degree investigation

Three run down, empty buildings along Highway 274 and NC 182 were the focus of investigators Friday.

US stocks end modestly lower after another rocky day

Stocks ended another tumultuous day lower as markets reel from President Donald Trump’s latest threats to escalate his tariff fight.

NASCAR team owner, former driver, dies in Huntersville crash

A former driver and NASCAR team owner died in a crash in Huntersville on Saturday.

High school students across the Carolinas named finalists in 2025 Cheerwine Festival T-shirt Design Contest

Cheerwine has unveil the 10 finalists in this year’s Cheerwine Festival T-Shirt Design Contest.

Woman charged after deadly hit-and-run in Uptown

A driver wanted for a deadly hit-and-run over the weekend in Uptown Charlotte has been arrested, according to police.

Specialist Michael Pistillo works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Bogus report on tariff pause briefly lifted markets before White House denied it

A bogus rumor that President Donald Trump was considering a pause in tariffs briefly lifted markets Monday before the White House shot down the unfounded reports.

President Donald Trump listens as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump and Netanyahu will meet on tariffs, the war in Gaza and more

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet President Donald Trump in Washington, becoming the first foreign leader to visit Trump since he unleashed tariffs on countries around the world.

Up 'n Adam: Carolina Theatre

Adam Wurtzel got a tour of the newly revived Carolina Theatre.

Lancaster Co. man charged with child sex crimes

A man from Lancaster County is accused of sharing child sexual abuse material online.

Trump threatens more tariffs on China

President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on China on Monday, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.

Marvel star Simu Liu on new Hulu series "Got to Get Out"

Adam Wurtzel got to chat with Marvel star, and host of new Hulu series "Got to Get Out," Simu Liu.

Tasty Tuesday: Savor Charlotte & Chapter 6 Restaurant

Find a tasty new spot near you! We got to spend time in the Rising kitchen with Bernard Crate, executive chef of Chapter 6 Restaurant.

A flooded neighborhood is seen on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Frankfort, Ky. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)

Swollen rivers flood towns after dayslong deluge of rain

Rivers rose and flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and storms that killed at least 18 people.