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Solid Waste Services Christmas and New Year’s Collection Schedule

City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will not collect garbage, recycling, yard waste and scheduled bulky waste on Wednesday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas Day. 

'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2

Stepping onto the set of “Squid Game” season two, Lee Jung-jae felt like he had never left.

Up 'n Adam: Hanukkah 2024

Adam Wurtzel met local Rabbi Chaim Greenberg at Birkdale Village to learn more about Hanukkah.

"Hart to Hart" Star Stefanie Powers Wins Award at UN

Adam Wurtzel spoke with "Hart to Hart" star Stefanie Powers about the 45th Anniversary of the hit series, and a special award she received at the United Nations.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

Chilly start to holiday week

Temperatures slowly but surely rebound to near-normal values by Christmas Day Wednesday.

'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office

In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past the Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” to take the top spot at the box office.

One person dead, two firefighters injured in south Charlotte apartment fire

One person died and two firefighters were injured from a two-alarm fire at a south Charlotte apartment complex on Sunday afternoon.

Do’s and don’ts of holiday travel

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But if you’re traveling, the holiday season can bring unwanted headaches, and there will be a number of travelers on the road and in the skies.

Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, US military says

The U.S. military says two U.S. Navy pilots have been shot down over the Red Sea in an apparent “friendly fire” incident.

Mega Millions jackpot nearly $1 billion

No one matched all six numbers in Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing and the estimated jackpot is now sitting at $944 million.

Kyler Murray, Cardinals look to keep slim playoff hopes alive when they visit Panthers

The Panthers have already been eliminated from playoff contention. The Cardinals are hanging by a thread and essentially need to win out.

Deputies investigating deadly shooting in Rowan County

Deputies in Rowan County are investigating a deadly shooting in Woodleaf.

3 shot in southeast Charlotte

Three people are in the hospital after being shot overnight in southeast Charlotte.

Cold & sunny start to winter

Despite the sunshine, it will certainly feel like winter over the next few days.

Roam and Dwell: The Perfect Destination for Elegant Gifts this Holiday Season

If you’re on the hunt for unique, meaningful, and beautiful gifts for your loved ones this holiday season, look no further than Roam and Dwell, the newly relocated boutique that has quickly become a local gem.

OMB Loso and Ballantyne Christmas market

'Tis the season to come and enjoy the magic of OMB’s Annual Christmas Market

Charlotte DOT: Street use and event notice

Check out this list of road closure for upcoming events in charlotte.

City of Concord Holiday Closures

The City of Concord government offices will close on Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday, as well as Wednesday, January 1, 2025, for New Year’s Day.

Starbucks workers begin strikes that could spread to hundreds of US stores by Christmas Eve

Workers at Starbucks stores began a five-day strike Friday to protest lack of progress in contract negotiations with the company.

Uptown restaurant closed for good after 14 years of feeding the less fortunate

A long standing Uptown restaurant has closed its doors for good. Many are worried this closure could leave a hole that once fed those in need in the City.

New damage delays I-40 reopening in North Carolina closed by Helene

The reopening of a section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene has been delayed after more asphalt from eastbound lanes fell this week.