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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

Another Messy Morning, Summer Heat Lurks Ahead

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.

Study: Walking fast may help you live longer

Early-morning mall walkers may be on to something. New research says fast walking at least 15 minutes a day could be the key to living longer.

Atrium Health no longer providing gender-affirming care to trans youth

Earlier this month, Atrium's parent company Advocate Health chose to stop Gender Affirming Care for patients under 19.

CATS partners with Charlotte Pride to offer special transit pass for festival and parade

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) and Charlotte Pride are pleased to offer a special discounted pass for the 25th anniversary festival and parade!

UPDATE: 1 dead and 2 missing after explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania

One person has died and two are believed to be missing in the explosion at a U.S. Steel plant in Pennsylvania, an official says.

South Carolina Rep. RJ May, R-West Columbia, speaks in favor of an education voucher bill on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins, File)

SC lawmaker awaiting trial on child sex abuse material charges resigns from office

A Republican lawmaker in South Carolina has resigned from the House while awaiting trial on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material.

Tropical Storm Erin forms in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Erin formed Monday morning in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and forecasters expect it to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season this week.

Trump placing DC police under federal control and deploying the National Guard

President Donald Trump says he’s placing the Washington, D.C., police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to make the nation's capital safer.

Up 'n Adam On Tour: Vincent's Clam Bar

Adam Wurtzel paid a visit to legendary New York Italian restaurant, Vincent's Clam Bar.

Carlos And Alexa Penavega Back To School Shopping

Carlos and Alexa PenaVega team up with Salvation Army help families with back to school shopping

As families prepare for the start of a new school year Carlos and Alexa Penavega are teaming up with the Salvation Army to help provide school supplies for families in need.