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.
You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why
People with darker skin still need toΒ wear sunscreenΒ β for more reasons than one.
Gaston County honors seniors that earned valedictorian, salutatorian honors
Gaston County Schools recognized 28 students in the Class of 2025 that achieved the top academic distinction of valedictorian or salutatorian.
Driver arrested after his minivan plows through soccer fans celebrating in Liverpool
A 53-year-old British man plowed his minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans who had been celebrating the city teamβs Premier League championship on Monday and was arrested, police said.
United Way of Greater Charlotte Invites the Community to The Longest Table at Truist Field
nited Way of Greater Charlotte is excited to announce The Longest Table, a new, one-of-a-kind community event designed to foster connection and conversation across Charlotte. The event will take place on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 AM to Noon at Truist Field.
What's open and closed on Memorial Day?
In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor Americaβs fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.
10 people shot at holiday weekend party on South Carolina boat
Ten people were shot during a fight that started on a private boat holding a holiday weekend party Sunday night on the South Carolina coast, authorities said.
CMS 2024-2025 end of year graduation schedule
It's that time of year to turn to the tassel. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are preparing for summer graduation for the 2024-2025 school year.Β
Helene recovery program funded only 6 out of 1000 potential temporary housing trailers
Amid the devastation following Hurricane Helene Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order stating there is an urgent need for temporary housing units.Β
Trump administration halts Harvard's ability to enroll international students
A federal judge issued a temporary halt to the Trump administration's move to ban Harvard University from enrolling international students.Β Β
Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II
Adam Wurtzel spoke with Emmy award winning Producer and Director Tim Gray about his new documentary, "Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II"
"Duster" stars Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson
Adam Wurtzel interviewed the stars of the new MAX series "Duster," Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson.
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings releases full separation agreement with City of Charlotte
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings has released his full separation agreement with the City of Charlotte, worth over $300K. It includes a $45,000 bonus for staying on as Chief until January, an extra 40 days of vacation time, severance of $175,000 and more.
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings to retire from force after 33 years
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings will retire at the end of the year. CMPD made the announcement on Twitter Sunday evening during the Memorial Day weekend.
Cool & damp days ahead
Expect scattered showers and temperatures 10-20ΒΊ below normal over the next two days.
'Lilo & Stich' team with Tom Cruise and 'Mission Impossible' for a monster Memorial Day weekend
Disney's live action version ofΒ βLilo & StichβΒ earned a staggering $145.5 million in North American theaters, the second biggest domestic opening of the year.
Coca-Cola 600 to have sold out crowd for 4th straight year
The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway has officially sold out for the fourth consecutive year.
What's open and closed on Memorial Day?
Businesses increasingly have chosen to stay open on the holiday, leading to what is now one of the biggest retail sales and travel weekends of the year.
Scientists witness βcosmic joustβ for first time
For the first time ever, astronomers may have spotted a deep space battle between two galaxies, calling it a "cosmic joust."
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