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Kennedy says COVID vaccines no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.

Mary Lou Retton, US gymnastics icon, arrested on suspicion of DUI

American gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton faces a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence following her arrest in her West Virginia hometown.

67-year-old man killed after industrial accident in Kings Mountain

An investigation in underway after a deadly industrial accident in Kings Mountain Tuesday morning.

Financial services company moving headquarters to Charlotte

Daimler Truck Financial Services USA is moving its headquarters to Charlotte and plans to create 276 jobs.

Close Up View, Portrait. Woman Is With Golden Retriever Dog At Home

Are dogs the secret to a healthier, happier Charlotte?

A new citywide survey conducted by Take Spruce reveals that Charlotte residents are reaping major physical and emotional benefits from their dogs

All 11 victims are expected to survive a shooting near SC party boat

Authorities say a fight on board a party boat led to a shooting where 11 people were hurt along the South Carolina coast.

Congressman Charles Rangel dies at 94

Former democratic Congressman Charles Rangel has died at the age of 94.

Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard

The Trump administration is asking federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University worth about $100 million, a senior administration official said Tuesday, intensifying the president's clash with the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.

Transportation services to transition to CATS Micro in Mecklenburg County

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will retire the North Mecklenburg Village Rider and the Davidson Shuttle services on July 7

Specialist Michael Pistillo works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Wall Street's roller-coaster ride swings higher after Trump pauses more of his tariffs

Wall Street is climbing after President Donald Trump paused a 50% tariff on goods coming from the European Union.

Monroe Police K9 catches 14-year-old car theft suspect

Two teenage car theft suspects are in custody thanks to Monroe Police K9 Narco. Police say Narco followed the scent of the suspects through the woods and a field for a mile before finding them.

Up 'n Adam On Tour: Universal Epic Universe

Up 'n Adam On Tour: Epic Universe

Adam Wurtzel went on an EPIC adventure, giving viewers a tour of Universal Epic Universe.

Road reopens after pedestrian hit in East Charlotte

Monroe Road is back open in both directions after a crash involving a pedestrian Tuesday morning.

Cmpd Animal Care And Control Fundraiser Walk

"Steps for Shelter Pets" first annual charity walk raises $42K for local animals in need

The Steps for Shelter Pets event happened at Pearl Street Park near Uptown. The walk was aimed at raising awareness, promoting adoption and fostering, and raising money for the shelter.

Child dies after being left inside hot car

Police are investigating the death of a one-year-old child. They say the child was left inside a hot car on Sunday.

Charlotte Fire investigating after 2 people are burned at home

Charlotte Fire is investigating after two people were burned at home Monday morning. It happened around 11 am on Echodale Drive in southwest Charlotte.

Memorial Day shooting sends one to the hospital with life-threatening injuries

One person is facing life-threatening injuries after a shooting on Westpark Drive in south Charlotte. It happened at an apartment complex around 2pm on Memorial Day.

Tuesday funeral for toddler who died at Lenoir daycare

A funeral is set for the 16-month-old who died last week at a Lenoir daycare facility. Maddy Amara-Serenity Mitchell will be laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at Water Life Church.

Fraternal Order of Police to move forward with vote of no confidence, despite CMPD Chief's retirement announcement

The vote will take a little over a week, in order to allow all members to cast a ballot. On Sunday, Chief Johnny Jennings announced his retirement and released the full details of his settlement with the city of Charlotte.

CIAA Tournament won't come back to Charlotte any time soon

One of the country's biggest HBCU basketball tournaments won't return to Charlotte any time soon. The City of Charlotte put in a bid to bring CIAA back to the Queen City, but it has been rejected because of scheduling conflicts at the Spectrum Center.