Warm & windy days ahead
The breezy and sunny afternoons continue through the next few days as highs approach 80°.
Bill Belichick says he never sought an early departure from the North Carolina job
Bill Belichick has denied reports that he's been seeking an exit strategy from his North Carolina coaching role. Belichick says “some of the reports out last week about my looking for a buyout and trying to leave here and all that is categorically false.” Belichick was making his first public comments since a blowout loss to Clemson.
Authorities name the 16 killed in Tennessee plant blast, with a painstaking investigation promised
Authorities have identified the 16 people killed in a devastating blast at a rural Tennessee explosives plant last week. Investigators on Monday pledged a painstaking process to figure out what happened by gathering pieces of evidence that may now be miles apart.
3 men, 1 woman identified as dead after weekend bar shooting in South Carolina
Authorities have identified four people who were killed during a weekend mass shooting at a bar on a South Carolina island. The Beaufort County coroner says the victims early Sunday were three men and a woman, ranging in age from 22 to 54.
North Carolina GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle
North Carolina Republican legislative leaders say they will vote next week on redrawing the state’s U.S. House district map, with the likely aim of securing another GOP seat within already right-leaning boundaries.
Trump urges leaders to put 'old feuds' aside as he calls for a new era of harmony in the Middle East
President Donald Trump is calling for a new era of harmony in the Middle East. Trump spoke Monday during a global summit in Egypt on Gaza’s future, trying to advance broader peace in the region after visiting Israel to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hamas.
Taylor Swift's ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ makes history by selling 4 million copies in first week
That’s show business for you! Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” has officially sold 4.002 million equivalent album units in its first week in the United States. That is the biggest first week in modern music history.
Living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are freed as part of Gaza ceasefire
All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and scores of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel have walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war.
Charlotte-based LendingTree CEO dies in ATV accident
LendingTree, Inc. says CEO Doug Lebda passed away unexpectedly Sunday in an all-terrain vehicle accident.
More than $6.5 billion in medical debt erased in NC
Through North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Program, more than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been relieved for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians over the past year.
Dozens rescued as remnants of typhoon hits Alaska while nor'easter brings flooding to East Coast
More than 30 people were rescued and three people remain unaccounted for in western Alaska. It comes after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and flooding.
Israel and Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners and Trump visits the Middle East
Israel says it has received 20 hostages released by Hamas while Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire in Gaza held amid a critical day for all sides and the region.
'Tron: Ares' tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut
"Tron: Ares" has powered up the box office grid, taking the top spot this weekend. Despite some favorable reviews, Disney's sci-fi film fell short of expectations, earning $33.5 million. Another new release, "Roofman" which was shot in the Charlotte area, came in at a distant second place.
Tropical Storm Lorenzo forms west of Africa
The twelfth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will remain away from the U.S. mainland, but could lead to some rough weather in Europe next week.
One shot, killed near SouthPark Mall
CMPD investigating homicide on Barclay Downs Road.
Wonderful week ahead
Sunny skies and comfy highs near 80° greet us through the first three days of the workweek.
One man is dead after shooting in Northwest Charlotte
One man is dead after a shooting at a northwest Charlotte business Sunday night.
Shooting at packed South Carolina bar kills 4 and injures at least 20 others
A mass shooting early Sunday at a crowded bar on an island on the South Carolina coast has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials said.
Dowdle has 239 yards from scrimmage vs. former team as Panthers beat Cowboys on FG as time expires
Rico Dowdle went over 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week — this time against his former team — and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired as the Carolina Panthers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 30-27 in a wild back-and-forth game.
Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.
Better weather moves in on Monday
After scattered showers, and gusty winds for many this evening. Sunshine and dry weather return to start the new week.
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star known for films like “Annie Hall” and “The Godfather,” has died at 79, a family member told The Associated Press.
