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Soggy Sunday Ahead

The weekend ends on a much cooler and wetter note.

Suspect Dead After Shooting At Law Enforcement, Injuring One Deputy

A man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Saturday after firing shots at law enforcement, sending one deputy to the hospital.

The House Votes For Possible TikTok Ban In The US, But Don't Expect The App To Go Away Anytime Soon

The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform's China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year.

NOAA Predicts A Hot And Sweaty Summer

Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict an unusually hot summer across most of the country.

19th Annual Charlotte Playground Build Kicks Off

The 19th Annual Charlotte Playground Build kicked off at Westerly Hills Academy in west Charlotte.

CATS To Offer Free Fare Services For Earth Day

Charlotte Area Transit System announced that all of its services will provide free fare service for Earth Day on Monday, April 22nd.

Donald Trump Will Use His Weekend Reprieve From The Courtroom To Campaign In North Carolina

On a weekend reprieve from the courtroom, former President Donald Trump will campaign Saturday in North Carolina as he juggles legal troubles and his rematch against President Joe Biden.

Record Numbers In The US Are Homeless. Can Cities Fine Them For Sleeping In Parks And On Sidewalks?

The most significant case in decades on homelessness has reached the Supreme Court as record numbers of people in America are without a permanent place to live.

No Injuries After Overnight House Fire Near Ballantyne

No one was injured after an early morning fire ripped through a home near Ballantyne.

Man Who Set Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial Dies Of Injuries, Police Say

A man who doused himself in an accelerant and set himself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial has died, police said.

Taylor Swift's New Album Allows Local Businesses To Shine

Taylor Swift's fan base is so big, when she launches a new project, it also means an opportunity for small businesses to cash in.

Biden’s New Title IX Rules Protect LGBTQ+ Students, But Avoid Addressing Transgender Athletes

The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized Friday by the Biden administration.

Suspect Arrested Following Armed Robbery Investigation, Chase In West Charlotte

An armed robbery suspect and another were arrested after sending police on a chase Friday afternoon.

12 Students And Teacher Killed In Columbine School Shooting Remembered At 25th Anniversary Vigil

The 12 students and one teacher killed in the Columbine High School shooting were remembered Friday in a vigil on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.

Tesla Recalling Nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks Because Accelerator Pedal Can Get Stuck

Tesla is recalling 3,878 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered that the accelerator pedal can become stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increase the risk of a crash.

Arrest Made In Shooting That Injured A One-Year-Old Baby

Police arrested a 35-year-old man following an investigation into a shooting that injured a one-year-old baby

Video Of 2 Bear Cubs Pulled From Trees Prompts North Carolina Wildlife Investigation But No Charges

A video of people pulling two bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina prompted an investigation, but a state wildlife official said Friday that no charges will be filed.

Marine Dies Following Training Incident In Carteret County

A Marine died following a training incident on Thursday afternoon in Carteret County.

Gaston County Dad Will Take His Kids To Disney World With $100,000 Win

A Kings Mountain man has a magical trip planned for his family after winning a $100,000 scratch-off prize Thursday morning.

Student Brings Unloaded Firearm To Elementary School

A student brought an unloaded firearm to an elementary school in east Charlotte on Friday morning

Person Rushed Away On Stretcher After Fire Extinguished Outside Trump Hush Money Trial

Emergency crews rushed away a person on a stretcher after a fire was extinguished outside the Manhattan courthouse where jury selection was taking place Friday in Donald Trump's hush money criminal case.

Repairs On Eastway Drive Bridge At Independence Boulevard Begin April 21st

Repairs to the bridge taking Wendover Road/Eastway Drive over Independence Boulevard will get underway Sunday night at 9 p.m., weather permitting. The bridge was damaged from a crash earlier in the week.