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Speedway Children's Charities Grant Party

Speedway Children's Charities raises record-breaking funds for local charities

The Charlotte chapter of the Speedway Children's Charities hosted a party Tuesday night to celebrate a year of fundraising for local charities.

Landlord Negligence Forces Dozens Of Residents Out Of West Charlotte Hotel

Owner negligence forces dozens of residents out of West Charlotte Hotel

Dozens of people living in Lamplighter Inn are being forced out because city officials say the owner of the property has ignored code enforcement violations and racked up more than $13,000 in fines.

Missing grandmother believed to have fallen in sinkhole

A Pennsylvania grandmother who went missing while looking for her cat is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole.

FEMA: North Carolina Helene response by the numbers

FEMA released a graphic, "North Carolina Helene Response By The Numbers" which shows where funds and resources have be allocated.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA bringing their Grand National Tour to Charlotte

Rap star and Super Bowl LIX headliner Kendrick Lamar is bringing his 2025 stadium tour with SZA to Charlotte in May.

Tepper Sports & Entertainment Announces Kristi Coleman as CEO

Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) today announced Kristi Coleman as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Trump vows to block Japanese steelmaker from buying US Steel, pledges tax incentives and tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump is underscoring his intention to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp., and he’s pledging to use tax incentives and tariffs to strengthen the iconic American steelmaker.

Heater blamed for fire that destroyed Gastonia home

A heater being used inside a home in Gastonia is blamed for sparking an early morning fire on Harrison Avenue.

New Movie "NIGHTB**CH" Out Friday

Adam Wurtzel interviewed Marielle Heller about her new film, "NIGHTB**CH," out Friday 12/6.

Former track coach indicted after sexual assault investigation

A former track coach at Charlotte Country Day School has been indicted by a grand jury after police arrested him on charges of indecent liberties with a student.

Secret Service agent fired at suspects outside of Janet Yellen's house in DC

An investigation is underway after a Secret Service agent working on protective assignment outside Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s house fired a weapon following a confrontation with the occupants of a sedan.

GM adds over 132,000 heavy duty pickups to recall for tailgates that can open unexpectedly

General Motors is adding over 132,000 heavy-duty pickups in the U.S. to a previous recall for tailgate release switches that can short circuit and open the gates while the trucks are in park.

CMPD Victim Services Unit hosts the 13th annual memorial tree lighting ceremony

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Victim Services Unit is hosting the 13th Annual Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony December 4th.

Hunter Biden gun case dismissed after President Joe Biden's sweeping pardon

A federal judge formally dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden on Tuesday after President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son. U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika closed the case the week before Hunter Biden was to be sentenced.

Movie Nights at The Amp Ballantyne

The Amp Ballantyne is hosting two nostalgic movie nights this winter.

South Korean parliament votes to defy president by lifting his declaration of martial law

The South Korean parliament has voted to defy the country’s president and immediately lift his martial law declaration. President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against an opposition that controls the country’s parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea.