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
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: 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.
"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.
You should wear sunscreen even if you have darker skin. Here's why
People with darker skin still need to wear sunscreen — 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 team’s 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 America’s 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.
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.
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