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Pat’s Place hosts 21st annual BBQ & Blue Jeans to end child abuse

Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center is grabbing their blue jeans and hosting the party of the summer at the 21st annual BBQ & Blue Jeans fundraiser.

Perishable Amazon groceries now available via same-day delivery In Charlotte

Charlotte is among the first 1,000+ cities and towns in the U.S. where Amazon is now offering this service for customers, with plans to reach over 2,300 locations by year-end.

'Alligator Alcatraz' could halt construction over environmental concerns

Construction of a makeshift immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" could be halted indefinitely as a federal judge considered Wednesday whether the hasty development on sensitive wetlands violates environmental laws.

TDOT closed part of I-24 on Tuesday after heavy rain caused flooding. Pic from CNN.

Parents and child killed when tree falls on car during storm

A mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car during heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee, an official said Wednesday.

Amazon expands perishable delivery service in Charlotte and other cities, putting pressure on traditional grocers

Amazon is rolling out a service where its Prime members in Charlotte and other cities can order blueberries and milk at the same time as their batteries and other basic items.

A.C.E. Academy teaches young students entrepreneurship skills

A local charter school is equipping kids with the skills they need to become entrepreneurs.

Big Beautiful Bill Impacting College Students

'Its really hard on us': How the big beautiful bill is impacting college students

Beginning July 1, 2026, students will not be able to borrow more than $257,000 total across all federal loan programs and during all years of postsecondary education.

NC By Train ridership continues to increase

The state-supported intercity passenger rail service saw an overall increase of 4% for NC By Train for the first half of 2025 compared to ridership for the first half of 2024

Need for fosters at local animal shelter

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is looking for families to help with shelter influx of animals

Summer surges back into Carolinas

Charlotte hasn't cracked 90° in nearly two weeks, but our cooler stretch is running out of real estate.

Powerball Jackpot grows to $526 million, next drawing is on Wednesday

The Powerball Jackpot has grown to $526 million. This, after no one matched all six numbers in Monday night's drawing.

Local man just released from prison less than one week ago now charged with first degree murder

Gaston County Police have arrested 41-year-old Derek Hughes after they say he killed 74-year-old Michael Hughes. He is charged with first degree murder.

Parents Voice Concerns Over Cms Policy On Ice

Parents, community members speak out about CMS ICE policy at school board meeting

In a heated CMS board meeting, some parents and community members expressed concerns over the ICE policy that allows agents in public areas with a warrant from a judge.

NE Charlotte puppy pet shop closes after 11 puppies die in two months

An investigation by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services found several violations ranging from failures to maintain vet records, to not disclosing medical conditions, and not keeping records of dead puppies.

Trump's Washington takeover begins as National Guard troops arrive

Some of the 800 National Guard members deployed by President Donald Trump began arriving in the nation's capital on Tuesday.

UPDATE: Two charged in deadly north Charlotte stabbing

Two men are charged in connection to a deadly stabbing in north Charlotte.

Free pop up reverse room at Museum of Illusions August 16th and August 17th

In celebration of Charlotte Pride this weekend, Museum of Illusions Charlotte will have a special free Pop-Up Reverse Room set up outside of the Museum.