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How FEMA shake-up could impact disaster readiness

The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on Sunday, and there's a growing fear that FEMA is "not ready" for what is expected to be another active season.

Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%

President Donald Trump says he’s doubling the tariff rate on steel to 50%, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, autos and other goods.

Former officer charged with straw purchasing firearm

A former Gastonia Police officer is facing new federal charges after authorities say she bought a gun and gave it to someone else.

CMPD investigating two overnight homicides

CMPD is investigating a pair of overnight homicides, both in north Charlotte.

Armed suspect killed after shooting Monroe police officer

A suspect was shot and killed after allegedly shooting a Monroe police officer early Saturday morning.

NC adds 80 DMV employees to help with backlog

Governor Stein's 2025-2027 budget proposal includes funding for 61 new Driver License Examiners and 24 new positions to staff new and expanded Driver License Offices.

Witnesses say shots fired at woman, baby in east Charlotte

Witnesses tell our crew 3 people wearing ski masks walked up to a nearby playground and started firing shots. The witnesses tell us the target appeared to be a woman pushing a baby in a stroller.

Get To Know Your City: 5 new restaurants coming to Charlotte

In this photo gallery, we’re giving you a first look at five of the newest restaurants set to open around Charlotte.

Reality television star Todd Chrisley, speaks as his daughter Savannah Chrisley listens during a news conference on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Pardoned reality TV star Todd Chrisley says prison opened his eyes to injustices in the system

Pardoned reality TV star Todd Chrisley said Friday that the experience of being in prison has changed him, vowing to not forget the men he met and befriended there and to work to make their lives better.

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff

President Donald Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk in the Oval Office on Friday, providing a cordial conclusion to a tumultuous tenure for the billionaire entrepreneur.

Taylor Swift has regained control of her music, buys back first 6 albums

Taylor Swift says she’s has regained control over her entire body of work. In a lengthy note posted to her official website on Friday, Swift announced that all the music she’s ever made now belongs to her.

One person hurt after house fire in south Charlotte on Friday.

One person injured after house fire in south Charlotte

One person is being treated for serious injuries after a fire at a south Charlotte home. Charlotte Fire says they were called to a home on Sharonbrook Drive just after noon on Friday.

Supreme Court lets Trump end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries

The Supreme Court has again cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip temporary legal protections from hundreds of thousands of immigrants for now.

Alejandro Facundo faces several charges after police say he hit a bicyclist with his truck in Boone and kept going.

Driver arrested after hitting bicyclist in Boone and leaving the scene

A man is facing several charges after police say he hit a bicyclist with his truck and left the scene. The accident happened on Thursday on US Highway 421 and Bamboo Road in Boone.

Missing girl and biological mother with active warrants found in Charlotte

A four-year-old girl reported missing in Huntersville has been found safe in Charlotte with her biological mother.

Rising Crew Takes The Track At Victory Lane

The Rising crew takes it to the track at Victory Lane Indoor Karting

The Rising crew gets in on some fun competition at Victory Lane.

America’s favorite gaming consoles: North Carolina loves the PlayStation 5

Gaming is one of the most popular hobbies amongst households and with the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2, a new age of handheld consoles is here.

Teen arrested in South Carolina party boat shooting that hurt 11 people

A 19-year-old has been taken into custody in Illinois and authorities said they plan to charge him in a shooting that hurt 11 people after a party boat cruise in South Carolina.

What's in a name? A small fortune for businesses around Fort Bragg

Businesses around Fort Bragg in North Carolina are facing a challenge now that the Trump administration has once again renamed the military post. Fort Bragg and other military installations that were once named for Confederate figures from the Civil War were rebranded under the Biden administration.