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.
'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, 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.
The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte receives $50,000 community grant from Taco Bell Foundation to support local youth
The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte announced it has been selected as a recipient of a 2025 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation.
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'
Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” The full-length release follows her last original album, 2024’s “The Tortured Poets Department.”
Local rooftop lounge hosts fundraiser in support of LGBTQ+ youth in the Carolinas
To kick off the weekend, Merchant & Trade is serving up a “This or That” Girl Dinner menu that will benefit the Time Out Youth Center, an organization supporting LGBTQ+ youth in the Carolinas.
Gaston County Mugshots August 11th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Monday, August 11th.
CMPD announces death of K-9 Cali
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced the death of K-9 Cali. The drug detection dog served with the department's Airport Unit for more than seven years.
Annual gala supporting women returns next month
The annual Women Supporting Women Gala is returning to the Queen City
Soggy days continue, heat lurks ahead
Scattered showers and overcast skies keep highs in the 80s for now, but summer cranks up the thermostat again by the end of the week.
Cabarrus County Schools head back to class, superintendent credits parents for great first day
Cabarrus County Schools Superintendent John Kopicki says everything went well for the first day back to class, and he credits parents for helping create such a great community.
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