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"Days of Our Lives" Stars The Day Players Coming to CLT

Adam Wurtzel interviewed "Days of Our Lives" stars Wally Kurth, Carson Boatman, Brandon Barash and Eric Martsolf about their band The Day Players.

2023 Day In The Life At Duke University Hospital

UNC Health, Duke Health partner to build NC’s first stand-alone children’s hospital

The two institutions filed plans Tuesday to establish a 500-bed children’s hospital, a children’s outpatient care center and a children’s behavioral health center.

A candle is blamed for sparking a fire Monday at the Hickory Gardens apartments in Hickory.

Candle blamed for sparking 2 alarm fire at senior apartments in Hickory

Paramedics took one person to the hospital after a fire at a senior apartment complex in Hickory on Monday. Fire investigators say a candle sparked the fire.

New changes rolling out at Starbucks

Starbucks will now be known as "Starbucks Coffee Company

Mecklenburg County awarded contract to improve roads

The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded Mecklenburg County a $3.8 million contract to improve four sections of N.C. 115 and three sections of secondary roads.

FEMA deadline approaching to apply for Helene aid

CHARLOTTE, NC - You have nine days left to apply for FEMA Assistance for Helene. The deadline to apply is February 9th. President Donald Trump did tour hard hit areas in Western North Carolina.…

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools gathering community input for shaping a vision for the use of Artificial Intelligence in education

This spring, CMS will unveil a district-wide AI Vision Statement that reflects the voices of its students, parents, educators, and community members.

Survey suggests less than half of Americans have an emergency fund

A recent survey suggests fewer than half of Americans would be able to pay for an unexpected emergency.

Town officials condemn aerialists doing stunts under SC pier

Town employee threatens to cut rope of aerialists doing stunts under Surfside Beach Pier.

FBI, SBI: East Carolina University Assoc. Prof arrested in child sexual abuse materials investigation

The FBI and the SBI worked together to arrest 57-year-old Blace Nalavany.

American Airlines employee killed on Charlotte-Douglas tarmac

According to Charlotte-Douglas officials, an American Airlines employee died around 9:30AM on Monday.

Residents ‘blindsided’ By Lincoln/catawba County Line Change

Residents ‘blindsided’ by county line change

The line between Lincoln and Catawba counties will soon shift which means some Lincoln County residents will become Catawba County residents. Some people say they're blindsided by the change to the county line which has been in place since 1842.

Troutman man arrested on child sex crime charges

Troutman Police have arrested 51-year-old Arlo Gutierrez of Troutman on child sex crime charges.

Monroe Police arrest 2 dog owners in connection to animal cruelty case

Monroe Police have arrested two people in connection to an animal cruelty case from last week. Detectives arrested 25-year-old Octavion Jamal Harrell of Monroe and 26-year-old Da’najah Mary Horne of Monroe.

Specialty beer and wine shop Cork & Cap to open at Camp North End

Cork & Cap, a new specialty beer and wine store, will open on January 30th in the heart of Camp North End’s vibrant Keswick district.

Firefighters work to put out a fire at the old Wilmore School on West Blvd. Monday 1/27/25.

Charlotte Fire battling 2 alarm fire in west Charlotte

Firefighters are on the scene of a 2-alarm fire at the old Wilmore School on west Boulevard.

Goldman Sachs: Artificial Intelligence Could Impact 300 Million Jobs

Tech stocks tumble as a Chinese competitor threatens to upend the AI industry

Wall Street’s superstars are tumbling as a competitor from China threatens to upend the artificial-intelligence frenzy they’ve been feasting on.

Nigerian man extradited to the U.S. after being indicted for sextortion scheme that caused York Co. teen's death

A 24-year-old man has been extradited to the United States from Nigeria to face prosecution in a partially unsealed indictment for the sextortion of a Rock Hill minor, which led to the victim’s death.

Duke Energy launches grant program for organizations helping western NC recovery efforts

Duke Energy is offering $500,000 in grants to support organizations leading long-term recovery efforts in western North Carolina. Through Feb. 17, eligible organizations can apply for grants up to $25,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation.

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake rattles northern New England

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake centered near the Maine coast rattled houses in northern New England on Monday and was felt by surprised residents of states hundreds of miles away.

White House claims victory in a showdown with Colombia over taking deported migrants

The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S. on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on imports and other sanctions on the longtime U.S. partner.