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Chick-Fil-A in South End closed for “major remodel”

The Chick-fil-A in South End closed Thursday to undergo a “major remodel."

Healthy Headlines: What to know about cervical cancer

In today’s Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Dr. Matt McDonald, a gynecologic oncologist with the Novant Health Cancer Institute, about cervical cancer and the risk factors associated with it.

Shelters expanding capacity to help people stay warm during the wintry weather

Shelters in Charlotte are expanding their capacity to help people experiencing homelessness during this extreme weather event. The first significant snowfall in three years is expected Friday into Saturday.

CATS stopping Gold Line service early Friday night because of weather

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will suspend Gold Line service at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, due to the wintry weather expected.

Hornets-Lakers game postponed because of wildfires

The NBA game scheduled for tonight between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena has been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

Water is dropped by helicopter on the burning Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Wildfires burn homes of celebrities and postpone awards ceremonies

Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events.

Beach front homes are destroyed by the Palisades Fire Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while LA grapples with devastation

Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to flee their homes.

Jimmy Carter remembered for his humility and service during state funeral

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation’s capital before a second service in his tiny Georgia hometown that launched a Depression-era farm boy to the world stage.

Stay warm with plenty of sports this week | Top sporting events happening around Charlotte this week

The Charlotte 49ers, the Checkers and Winthrop all return home this week, January 9th-15th. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

CMS moves to remote learning Friday because of expected wintry weather

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will move to remote learning on Friday, January 10, 2025 because of wintry weather that's expected to impact the Charlotte area.

Crews are deicing planes at Charlotte Douglas Airport. Picture courtesy of Charlotte Douglas Internationa.

Charlotte airport deicing planes as temperatures drop ahead of wintry weather

Crews at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are monitoring the storm system heading toward the Charlotte area that will bring snow and a wintry mix to the region on Friday.

Duke Energy preparing for winter storm in the Carolinas

A mixture of snow, sleet and rain could cause power outages throughout the area.

Up 'n Adam: High Seas Mini Golf

Adam Wurtzel went to High Seas Mini Golf to check out their Holiday festivities, still happening in January!

Crews battle 2-alarm fire at Northwest Charlotte apartment complex

The Charlotte Fire department has a two-alarm fire in northwest Charlotte contained.

Getting financially fit in the new year

If you want to get in better financial shape for 2025, it's time to start working out your finances.

President Jimmy Carter official State funeral underway

Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter get underway today

Ag Sues Landlords Accused Of Illegally Raising Rent

NC Attorney General suing landlords accused of illegally raising rent

The North Carolina Attorney General's office is suing six landlords alleging they illegally raised rents for tenants. The lawsuit says the inflated rent impacts 70,000 units across the state and the majority of them are in Charlotte.

Approaching winter weather cancels North Carolina inauguration ceremony

North Carolina's public inauguration ceremony scheduled for Saturday for new Gov. Josh Stein and other statewide elected officials has been canceled because of approaching winter weather.