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A hot start to the week with changes looming

After a wet and cool start to August, summer is reminding us where August falls on the calendar. Another hot and muggy day across the Piedmont tomorrow with high temperatures near 94…

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

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

Shooting in crowded New York club leaves 3 dead despite record low gun violence

Authorities in New York City are investigating a shooting in a crowded club that left three people dead and nine others wounded.

Shein and Temu purchases may cost more

Your next purchase from Shein and Temu may soon cost more.

Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3 as tropical storm warning issued for Turks and Caicos

Hurricane Erin was downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane early Sunday as a tropical storm warning was issued for the Turks and Caicos Islands and winds and heavy rains whipped the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

European leaders to join Ukraine's Zelenskyy for White House meeting with Trump

European leaders will join Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Donald Trump.

CMPD investigating homicide in north Charlotte

CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after one person was shot and killed in north Charlotte early Sunday morning.

Rain chances rise after a stretch of heat and drier weather

Summer is in full swing over the next two days with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s across the Piedmont, and the lower 80s in the High…

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Slugger leads South Carolina as blowouts are the rule in early days of Little League World Series

South Carolina snuck into the Little League World Series with a five-run rally over the defending champs.

East Coast Amtrak Upgrades

In just weeks, Amtrak will be getting a major upgrade on the East Coast.

Insurance premiums to rise for NC state workers

North Carolina state leaders voted to raise health insurance premiums next year for state workers, that includes teachers.

Hurricane Erin reaches Category 5 strength

After undergoing rapid strengthening overnight Friday into Saturday, Hurricane Erin is now a Category 5 storm with core winds approaching 160 mph.

Duke Energy seeks to merge Carolina utilities, projecting more than $1B in customer savings

Duke Energy Corp. has requested approval to merge its electric utility subsidiaries in North and South Carolina.

First Pitch with the Charlotte Knights

FIRST PITCH, FRONT ROW! Jeff Taylor and Jack Taylor take you behind the scenes with the Charlotte Knights.

Trump and Putin shake hands in Alaska before their summit on the war in Ukraine

President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin shook hands before heading into hours of expected discussions on Friday that could reshape the war in Ukraine and relations between Moscow and Washington.

Charlotte Pride guide 2025 | Festival & parade weekend

Here’s your vibrant Charlotte Pride Guide for the 2025 Festival & Parade weekend—packed with key info, handy tips, and a full breakdown of events so you can celebrate with ease and flair!

The Latest: Trump en route to high-stakes meeting with Putin in Alaska

President Donald Trump’s high-stakes summit with President Vladimir Putin could determine the fate of European security as well as the trajectory of the war in Ukraine.

Melania Trump demands Hunter Biden retract 'extremely salacious' Epstein comments

First lady Melania Trump is demanding that Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein

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STUDY: 66% of parents would go into debt so their kids fit in

Americans are still feeling the pinch of inflation. Yet, despite the soaring costs of essentials, many American parents are prioritizing social comfort over responsible spending. Read more from this 2025 back-to-school report.

Charlotte Fashion Week 2025

Charlotte Fashion Week kicks off in less than one month! Come September, Charlotte Seen will showcase local emerging designers, fashion designers, recyclable designers and model talent over a five day event.

Erin becomes this year's first hurricane in the Atlantic

Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides.