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Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Early Morning Collision

A pedestrian died at the hospital after being hit by a car just north of Uptown early Wednesday morning.

4-Year-Old Killed And Three Children Injured In Crash During Heavy Rain In Catawba County

A four-year-old was killed and three other children were hospitalized after a head-on crash Catawba County during heavy rain on Thursday morning.

Interstate 85 North Closed Near South Carolina Border Due To Car Crash

All northbound lanes on Interstate 85 are closed approximately five miles north of the South Carolina border due to a serious car accident.

One Killed In Gastonia Crash

One person was killed in a car crash in Gastonia on Thursday afternoon.

Alexander County Declares State Of Emergency Due To Hurricane Helene

Alexander County has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the effects of Hurricane Helene.

Hoda Kotb Is Leaving NBC's 'Today' Show Early Next Year

Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades, says she will leave her morning perch on the “Today” show early next year, telling staffers “it’s time.”

WWE NXT Coming to The CW

WWE NXT is coming to The CW, and Adam Wurtzel went to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando to check it out for himself!

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Carolina Emergency Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing.

New Docuseries "Social Studies" Coming to FX

Adam Wurtzel spoke with Lauren Greenfield, Co-Creator, Executive Producer and Director of the new FX docuseries "Social Studies."

Billy Joel & Sting To Perform At Bank Of America Stadium May 10, 2025

Billy Joel and Sting - two of the most respected recording artists in history - announce a one-night-only North Carolina performance at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

Blue Ridge Parkway Closures In North Carolina Due To Storm Impacts

Additional Blue Ridge Parkway closures in North Carolina due to storm impacts.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Says He Doesn't Plan To Resign Despite Federal Corruption Case Against Him

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on federal charges alleging that he took illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals in exchange for favors that included helping Turkish officials get fire safety approvals for a new diplomatic building in the city.

Gov. Cooper Provides Updates On Hurricane Helene's Impacts On N.C.

Gov. Cooper provides updates on Hurricane Helene's impacts on N.C.

CMS Has Canceled All School Events Due To Hurricane Helene, Moves To Remote Learning Friday

Due to a tropical storm warning forecast for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, there will be no ASEP, after-school activities or district events, including athletics, club meetings and tutoring at any Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on Thursday, Sept. 26.

This Is My Brave CharMeck Shows Give Voices To Those Struggling With Mental Health

This Friday and Saturday, Mecklenburg County Public Health is putting on a mental health show series called, "This is my Brave CharMeck." Through a series of performances, artists well share their mental health story in hopes of helping others.

Charlotte Motor Speedway to Open Campgrounds To Welcome Hurricane Helene Evacuees

As preparations for next month's Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 weekend continue, Charlotte Motor Speedway opened its campgrounds Wednesday for evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Helene.

Helene Is Upgraded To Category 2 Hurricane As It Barrels Toward Florida

Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening an “unsurvivable” storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as damaging winds, rains and flash floods hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.S., forecasters said.