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Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding a plane

For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers may no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at U.S. airports.

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Charlotte ranks #13 best city for renters in 2025

Charlotte remains one of the top cities for renters in the U.S., ranking #13 nationwide in RentCafe.com’s Best Cities for Renters 2025 report.

Flooding from Chantal's remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina

Floodwaters from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal swept a woman in her car from a rural road and forced dozens of people to flee their homes, officials in North Carolina said Monday.

Torrid Tuesday, messy midweek & beyond

Highs soar near 100° this Tuesday afternoon before a stormy pattern sets up shop by midweek.

Filing Opens For 2025 Municipal Elections

2025 municipal election filing opens for candidates

Candidates for positions like Charlotte City Council and Mayor can now submit their paperwork and fees. The filing period runs through next Friday, the 18th, at noon.

$315,000 in damage after 2 alarm fire in south Charlotte

CFD says it got the fire on Wendover Road under control in just over 30 minutes. No injuries were reported. The damage is estimated at $315,000.

Monroe Police identify father and son killed in crash

38-year-old Wilson Broadway Junior and his son, 4-year-old Ja-Miaz Broadway died in the crash.

Millions Set To Lose Snap And Medicaid Benefits

Millions of people could lose access to food and healthcare under federal budget

The so called "Big Beautiful Bill" is now the law of the land. The federal budget will cut funding for social services like SNAP benefits and Medicaid while also cutting taxes for some Americans. Millions of people across the Carolinas could soon lose healthcare and food assistance.

Two-alarm fire at southwest Charlotte recycling center

A two-alarm fire at a recycling center in southwest Charlotte is under investigation.

Statesville man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

A man from Statesville is behind bars after investigators say he attempted to meet a minor for sexual contact after having inappropriate online conversations with the victim.

Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas surpasses 100

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend has surpassed 100 as the massive search continues for missing people.

Update: Woman shot by police in Rock Hill armed with BB gun

New information from investigators says the woman who was shot by a Rock Hill Police officer was armed with a BB gun, according to a news release from SLED.

Man wanted for murder after woman found dead inside hotel room in Hickory

Hickory Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating an alleged murder suspect.

The Mint Museum to host 19th annual potters market at the Mint September 27

The 19th Annual Potters Market at the Mint—North Carolina’s largest pottery sale featuring the state’s top ceramic talent—returns Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the lawn of Mint Museum Randolph.