Charlotte Mayor Rob Harrington leads first City Council meeting
Charlotte's newly appointed mayor Rob Harrington led his first official City Council meeting Monday night.
Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that calls for spacing out childhood vaccines into separate medical visits and splitting the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three different shots.
Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, has been sworn in as attorney general after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department’s direction under the Republican president.
Ben Jones, good ol' boy 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
“The Dukes of Hazzard” star Ben Jones has died at 84. He played the mechanic known as Cooter in the TV series. Jones' wife says on social media he suffered a heart attack Sunday at their home in Washington, Virginia.
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July.
New year, new safety measures in Gaston County Schools
From new safety measures to 14 new school buses, Gaston County Schools are making changes to keep students safe and ready for a new school year.
Magnitude-7.4 quake hits western Colombia, collapsing buildings and killing at least 79 people
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing at least 79 people and trapping residents under collapsed buildings.
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
A man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial. Here's what to know
The case of rap icon Tupac Shakur's killing has been unresolved for decades; now the man charged in his 1996 killing in Las Vegas is going to trial.
UVeye technology being used at Charlotte car dealership
Adam Wurtzel went to Hunter Chevrolet to learn more about UVeye, an "MRI for your car," and how it works.
Mobile book store on the go!
The Wandering Page stops by Rising
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' keeps record pace, ‘The Odyssey’ sets new high for Nolan
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. And Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” set a new high for the director.
Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
Tim McGraw headlines this week's concert lineup in Charlotte.
Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections
Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria.
Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues.
Panthers sign QB Kyle Trask with Hall of Fame game hero Haynes King sidelined
The Carolina Panthers signed Kyle Trask as a third quarterback with Hall of Fame game hero Haynes King expected to miss time with a hamstring injury.
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
Astronomers say viewing conditions are promising for the Perseid meteor shower this year.
Repeat offender arrested after random assault on woman
A disturbing video circulating online shows a repeat offender ranting before punching a woman knocking her to the ground in Dilworth. Police say they were strangers.
Luke Kuechly's game film study, preparation helped shape Panthers linebacker's Hall of Fame career
Luke Kuechly is being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Kuechly was known for his incredible preparation.
Kellogg says it's removing artificial dyes from cereals by the end of this year
WK Kellogg said that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year.
Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not approved the project.
More than 50 bodies found improperly stored and decomposing at Chicago funeral home
Illinois state officials, meanwhile, suspended the license of one of the funeral home's directors, alleging bodies were being kept in an unrefrigerated area in “deplorable conditions."
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