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Governor Josh Stein held a briefing on Hurricane Erin

Governor Stein joined state officials to provide updates and guidance as Hurricane Erin impacts North Carolina's coast.

SouthPark After 5 returns to Symphony Park six times this fall

SouthPark After 5, a free evening entertainment series that has attracted nearly 65,000 attendees since it began in 2023, will return to the SouthPark neighborhood six times this fall, every Thursday from Sept. 4-Oct. 9.

North Carolina ranked No. 24 most dangerous state to drive this Labor Day weekend

A new study ranks North Carolina the No. 24 most dangerous state to drive this Labor Day weekend.

Pet of the Week: Meet Hamilton!

An eight-year-old Pit Bull Terrier/Greyhound mix, there isn't much Hamilton doesn't like. He'll sit, stay, and roll over for all the belly rubs you can give him.

Monroe Police investigating shooting on Nottingham Lane

A 19-year-old is recovering after being shot around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning in Monroe

Erin adds to concerning trend in Atlantic, all eyes on coast

Erin is not the strongest nor the largest storm to develop in the Atlantic, but it is part of an alarming trend.

NC Gov signs new Executive Order

Governor Josh Stein signs new Executive Order targeting public safety and preventing gang violence

"Street Cats & Where to Find Them" out now

Adam Wurtzel interviewed author Jeff Bogle about his new book "Street Cats & Where to Find Them."

What the Tech: Google yourself

No matter how hard you try to prevent it, a lot of your personal information is on the internet. There's a free tool to wipe your information from Google.

Erin Swirls Closer To Carolinas, Cooler Air Ahead

Cooldown in sight, Erin buzzes offshore

The classic summertime pattern continues through midweek, but temperatures 5-10° below average will welcome us into the weekend.

Gas explosion in Wilmington injures three firefighters

Three firefighters are recovering after a gas line explosion rocked Wilmington on Tuesday. Investigators say a car plowed into gas lines for a building under construction.

Whataburger opens in Indian Land on Thursday

The new Whataburger location in Indian Land is opening on Thursday. On Tuesday, we got a first look at the new restaurant on Charlotte Highway.

NC DMV hiring 40 new drivers license examiners to reduce wait times

The North Carolina DMV says it is trying to reduce your wait times by hiring more workers. Applications are now open for 40 new driver license examiners.

Catholic Diocese of Charlotte schools to return to classroom on Wednesday

A new year and for students at St Anne's Catholic School in south Charlotte, a whole new building. The school underwent a massive $5.1 million renovation thanks in large part to a grant.

Governor Stein declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Erin

Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for impacts from Hurricane Erin and mobilizes resources and personnel to assist along the coast.

Historic Morganton Festival back for 43rd year

Adam Wurtzel found out about the 43rd Annual Historic Morganton Festival.

Union County Deputies shoot person during domestic incident

The Union County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Wingate Tuesday morning.

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Novant Health offering free health screenings at Black Men’s Wellness Day on August 23rd

Novant Health will be offering a variety of free health screenings at Black Men’s Wellness Day at Friendship Baptist Church.

Charlotte Douglas Passengers Memorial Day Trave

Survey: Charlotte among nation’s anxious flyers

With Labor Day weekend just days away, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, I wanted to follow up with fresh data on Charlotte travelers and their flight-related anxiety.

Trump planning for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting while affirming security guarantees

President Donald Trump said he’s begun arrangements for a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a pathway to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Summer chugs ahead, Erin draws closer to Carolinas

Clouds will do their best to keep the Queen City below 90° this Tuesday afternoon, but any meaningful cooldown doesn't arrive until Friday at the earliest.