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South Carolina homicide suspect captured in Monroe

The Monroe Police Department found and captured a homicide suspect in Monroe in connection with a South Carolina homicide.

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.

What the Tech: App of the day "Edits"

Earlier this month, the FBI warned about potential security risks tied to some smartphone apps developed overseas.

"America Says" game show with John Michael Higgins is back!

Adam Wurtzel spoke with the host of popular game show, "America Says," John Michael Higgins about the show's new season.

Charlotte Hornets prepare to host No. 9 seed Miami Heat on Tuesday

The Charlotte Hornets host the Miami heat on Tuesday at the Spectrum Center in the first stage of the Eastern Conference SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament.

April heat wave arrives this week

The first 90 degree days of 2026 are on the way this week. Drought goes from bad to worse with no rain in sight.

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‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is dominating the box office in its second weekend.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

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

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy will immediately begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

Judge extends restraining order on $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna merger

A federal judge has extended an emergency restraining order on the $6.2 billion merger between local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna for one week.

FAA asking video gamers to apply for ATC jobs

The Federal Aviation Administration is turning to an unlikely talent pool to fix a critical shortage of air traffic controllers.

Suspect charged after reported disturbance at Birkdale Village

Police arrested one suspect after a reported disturbance at Birkdale Village on Saturday night.

9 hurt in east Charlotte crash

Nine people were hurt after a crash in east Charlotte on Saturday night.

LIVE today on WCCB: Anthem Rugby Carolina vs. Seattle Seawolves

It's a big matchup on home turf not to be missed!

Record heat next week

Record-breaking heat is set to arrive to the Carolinas next week as drought conditions worsen.

Pope Leo XIV denounces the 'delusion of omnipotence' he says fuels the US-Israeli war in Iran

Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.

A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk

A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father’s utility van in eastern France since 2024.

Officials: Stabbings on New York subway leaves 3 hurt as officers shoot and kill knife-wielding man

A suspect was shot and killed by police after allegedly stabbing three people randomly at a major New York subway station.

Convicted felon sentenced for shooting into occupied Charlotte apartment

A convicted felon was sentenced to prison Thursday for shooting into an occupied apartment in Charlotte.

Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K

Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, the biggest yearly increase since May 2024, while new car prices were up 12.6% from a year ago.

Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage

Artemis II’s astronauts returned from the moon with a dramatic splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than a half-century.