Peter Cullen, prolific voice actor who gave Optimus Prime his authoritative baritone, has died
Peter Cullen, the iconic voice actor behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has died at 85.
From CLT to Barcelona coming to an airline near you
This airline announced on Thursday a new service from Charlotte to Barcelona.
Rising Spotlight: Angels & Sparrows
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Brandi Jones, the executive director of Angels and Sparrows, along with a very special guest David, who has personally felt the impact of this organization.
Four people injured in vicious dog attack
Four people are injured after a frightening dog attack in Northwest Charlotte. Police are still looking for the owners of the seven dogs involved.
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the central Atlantic. This will likely fall apart before reaching land.
Alpha School brings 2-hour learning model to Charlotte
A new private K-8 school in Charlotte is taking a different approach to the traditional school day.
Carolina Ascent FC Coach breaks down new season
Adam Wurtzel welcomed Carolina Ascent FC Coach Philip Poole, to discuss the club's new soccer season, and home opener happening Saturday.
Waves of scattered showers through the end of the week
Waves of scattered showers will move through Thursday and Friday. Expect heavy downpours and lightning. Isolated severe storms are possible.
Wounded Warrior Project raises awareness about veteran suicide prevention
With Suicide Prevention Month approaching in September, Wounded Warrior Project is raising awareness about veteran suicide and the importance of connecting veterans with support and resources.
ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after immediate extradition rejected
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail Thursday, after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota.
Sheriff deputy injured in mutli-car crash
A Mecklenburg county sheriff deputy is injured after crashing his cruiser into a tree Wednesday morning.
At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
Flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday have killed at least 160 people and left hundreds missing. Experts said an avalanche from a glacier was the likely cause in the warming Himalaya region.
Daycare teacher, three administrators charged in connection with Catawba County child abuse case
Four employees of a daycare facility near Maiden, N.C. face criminal charges following an investigation into the alleged assault of a juvenile and a subsequent failure to report the crime.
Three Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave pending investigation
Three U.S. Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of an investigation by the agency’s professional standards office. The three were operating in non-law-enforcement capacities and were being investigated for potential misconduct, the agency’s public information office reported.
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a beloved character actor known for his iconic role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died at 80. He gained fame as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a role that became a cultural touchstone.
Two arrested after drugs found in Burke County residence
The Burke County Sheriff's Office have arrested two individuals in connection with a drugs found at a Burke County residence.
Zelenskyy gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink's role in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom, one of its highest state honors, for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties with the United States.
The next Atlantic storm will be named Dolly, but it's not connected to Parton's death
The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but it's not connected to Dolly Parton’s death.
Country artists remember Dolly Parton
Country artists Michelle Wright, Bailey Marie and Karen Waldrup joined Adam Wurtzel to share their memories of Dolly Parton.
Monroe Police say they've shut down an illegal gambling operation
Monroe Police say they've shut down an illegal gambling operation and arrested the man running it.
CMS leadership says it's on high alert after man who threatened to shoot up schools is released from jail
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leadership is on high alert after a man accused of plotting mass shootings at five local schools was released from jail.
Rising Spotlight: Trane
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Brian Sanford from Trane about how now is a good time to make sure your HVAC system is ready and working to get you through these final hot weeks, and about some simple ways to keep your home comfortable.
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