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1 dead, 2 seriously injured in northeast Charlotte crash

One person died and two others were seriously injured in a car crash in northeast Charlotte early Sunday morning.

Canales says 'there's still hope' after Panthers fail to clinch NFC South for 2nd straight week

If the Falcons defeat New Orleans on Sunday, Carolina will win the division and host a first-round game next weekend.

Near record warm temperatures on the horizon

Sunshine returns and temperatures begin to warm. Record highs possible by the middle of next week.

What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela's Maduro

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will manage Venezuela until there can be a transition of power, utilizing its oil reserves for rebuilding.

DHS begins slashing FEMA staff

Many FEMA employees are starting the new year without jobs.

Trump Administration scraps sky-high pasta tariff plan

The Trump Administration is rolling back efforts to charge steep import taxes on pasta from over a dozen Italian makers later this year.

US plans to 'run' Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro

President Donald Trump said the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.

What to know about Trump administration freezing federal child care funds

The Trump administration has frozen child care funds to all states after allegations of fraud at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents.

Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics.

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FBI: Mint Hill man arrested for plotting ISIS-inspired NYE attack at grocery store

The FBI announced the arrest of an 18-year-old Mint Hill man for plotting an ISIS-inspired attack at a local grocery store on New Year's Eve.

Measles outbreak in South Carolina surges to 185 total cases

Nine new cases were reported, bringing the total number of cases up to 185.

Panthers, Buccaneers battle for NFC South title in matchup of teams going in opposite directions

The Carolina Panthers are closing in on their first playoff berth in eight years.

Early gains mostly fade as Wall Street wobbles into 2026

Stocks wavered on Wall Street to kick off the new year with a wobbly start.

New Year's Cracker Barrel menu lacking key item for some customers

Cracker Barrel is facing customer backlash after reportedly discontinuing its traditional New Year's Day offering of black-eyed peas.

Up 'n Adam: Senior Living Top Chef finalist

Adam Wurtzel went to The Brightmore of South Charlotte to meet one of the finalists of a unique Senior Living Top Chef competition.

Up 'n Adam: Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Adam Wurtzel interviewed the one and only "The Grinch" about his run at Blumenthal Arts for the musical "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"

New: Measles case in NC linked to SC outbreak

The North Carolina Health Department says a child in Polk County is presumed to have had the measles. The case is linked to the ongoing outbreak in South Carolina.

One dead after shooting outside Charlotte restaurant

It happened just before 2:30 Wednesday morning outside of Capitaine Bar & Grill on Rozelles Ferry Road.

6th Teen Arrested After Vape Deal Deadly Shooting

6th teen charged in deadly vape deal at Mooresville park

Another arrest in the deadly shooting of a teenager over a THC vape deal gone bad. It happened Monday night at Mazeppa Park.

NASCAR's Denny Hamlin breaks silence on father's death in house fire

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin is breaking his silence following the death of his father, Dennis Hamlin. Dennis Hamlin died Sunday night in a Gaston County house fire. Denny's mother, Mary Lou, remains in the hospital.