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CMS makes temporary budget adjustments to cover federal funding uncertainty

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district is making temporary budget changes as it waits for notification on $12.5 million in federal funding for the 2025-2026 school year.

House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote

The House is leaving Washington early as Republicans clash over the Jeffrey Epstein files. House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation into Epstein as some Republicans push for a vote on the matter.

2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Ozzy Osbourne, godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76 just weeks after farewell show.

Can you ever expect privacy in public? Coldplay kiss camera saga tells us a lot about the answer

When the “KissCam” at a Coldplay concert landed on a couple who tried (but failed) to duck out of the spotlight, the internet immediately got to work.

Hunter Biden accuses George Clooney of undermining his father in 2024 presidential election

Former President Joe Biden's son Hunter isn't hiding his feelings about George Clooney's role in the 2024 presidential election.

North Carolina No. 24 Least AI-Ready State Based on Jobs, Education, Funding

A new study found North Carolina is the No. 24 least prepared place in the nation for the AI revolution based on jobs, education and government funding.

Up 'n Adam: 24 Hours of Booty 24th Anniversary

Adam Wurtzel met the team behind the 24 Foundation's annual 24 Hours of Booty event in Myers Park.

Brief relief from summer heat & humidity

Highs fall below 90° for the first time in over two weeks this Tuesday afternoon.

Civil rights attorney and Charlotte icon James Ferguson II dies at age 82

Ferguson passed away Monday at 82-years-old after a battle with COVID and other illnesses.

Community supports family of teen killed in shooting at Pageland Watermelon Festival

A Chesterfield County community is uniting to support the family of a teenager who police say was shot and killed by his high school classmate during a local event.

Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his family’s opposition

The Trump administration has released records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr., despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureate’s family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination.

Human skeletal remains found behind Statesville home

Human remains found behind a home in Statesville have now been identified.

Police investigating deadly motorcycle accident in Hickory

Police have identified the victim of a deadly motorcycle accident.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, 'Cosby Show' actor, dies at 54 in Costa Rica drowning

Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died at 54. He was known for playing Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show.” Costa Rican authorities report he drowned Sunday afternoon at Playa Cocles on the Caribbean coast.

Knueppel scores 21 as Hornets win first NBA Summer League title by holding off the Kings

The Charlotte Hornets won their first NBA Summer League title by beating the Sacramento Kings 83-78. Kon Knueppel, the fourth pick in this year's draft, led the Hornets on Sunday with 21 points.

Magmatic Monday, brief relief in sight

The Queen City will crack 90° for a 15th straight day to kick off the workweek, but cooler and drier air arrives in the form of a backdoor cold front on Tuesday.

Teen dead and another teen in custody after shooting at Pageland Watermelon Festival

A 17-year-old is dead and another facing murder charges after a shooting at the Pageland Watermelon Festival. Police responded to the shooting Friday night where they found a teen boy had been shot.

‘Superman’ flexes its might in second weekend with $57.3 million

In two weeks, “Superman” has grossed $406.8 million worldwide, a good start for the movie DC Studios is banking on to restart its movie operations.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

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

Dangerous heat Monday with big changes looming

Another scorcher in the Queen City is on tap for your Monday with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s across the Piedmont. That, combined with an oppressively muggy air mass, has led…