Oppressive heat builds into weekend
One of the hottest stretches in recorded Charlotte history begins on Saturday.
CMPD investigating shooting in south Charlotte that sends one to the hospital with life-threatening injuries
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a shooting in the 2300 block of Sardis Road North in south Charlotte.
Charlotte Fire responds to two-alarm fire in northwest Charlotte
It happened around 8:30pm in the 4300 block of La Brea Drive. Charlotte Fire says it took 40 firefighters about 30 minutes to get the fire under control.
Copper wire thieves force south Charlotte nonprofit to find a new location
A Charlotte woman trying to do some good in her community is dealing with a pretty bad situation. Her nonprofit's building in South End has been burglarized several times this month. Stripped of potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars of copper wiring.
Federal regulators approve Paramount's $8 billion deal with Skydance, capping months of turmoil
Federal regulators on Thursday approved Paramount’s $8 billion merger with Skydance, clearing the way to close a deal that combined Hollywood glitz with political intrigue.
Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday canceling about $9 billion that had been approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
UnitedHealth says it is under a federal investigation and cooperating
UnitedHealth Group says it is cooperating with federal criminal and civil investigations involving its market-leading Medicare business.
Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots
Tech companies selling AI to the federal government now face a new challenge: proving their chatbots aren't "woke."
Mecklenburg Co. reminds people about cooling centers to help beat the heat
With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected over the next week, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to help people stay safe.
Healthy Headlines: What to know about hip pain
In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Landry Jarvis, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Novant Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Ballantyne, about hip pain and what other options may be available to patients besides surgery.
Man arrested after woman found shot to death in front of apartment
The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for 37-year-old Marlow Anthony Johnson, of Kings Mountain.
Driver arrested, charged after crash with CMPD officers
The driver involved in a collision with CMPD police officers has been charged.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71
Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea died on Thursday, WWE announced. He was 71 years old.
Up 'n Adam: Pampered Pets Inn
Adam Wurtzel went to Pampered Pets Inn in Mooresville to learn about their services, and how to keep pets safe during the hot weather season.
Personal Finance Expert: Top 5 'normal' spending habits keeping you in debt
Financial expert, Fred Harrington at Vetted Prop Firms exposes five ‘socially acceptable’ spending habits that keep people in debt.
Free outdoor movie series returns to Wilmore Centennial Park in South End
South End’s free Movies in the Park series returns to Wilmore Centennial Park!
STARRY Brings Heat-Activated Relief to Charlotte for National Refreshment Day
To celebrate National Refreshment Day today (7/24), STARRY is debuting its first-ever temperature-triggered vending machines in Charlotte!
Charlotte ranked in 2025's 100 itchiest cities
Summer’s here, but for North Carolinians, it’s bringing more rashes than relaxation—thanks to brutal allergies and relentless outdoor pests.
UPDATE: Man charged after deadly shooting at Hickory apartment complex
A man is in jail without bond, charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Hickory.
Local dog groomer charged after investigators say videos show her abusing dogs
A dog groomer accused of abusing dogs at a pet grooming shop in Mooresville is now charged with four counts of felony animal cruelty.
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in NC with Trump's backing
Michael Whatley, chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate seat in North Carolina in 2026, with the blessing of President Donald Trump.
Dangerous heat ahead
The hottest five-day stretch we've seen in nearly 40 years begins this weekend.
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