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NC Gov delivers school supplies in Concord, says teachers still need more money

Students gave a warm welcome to Governor Josh Stein in Concord Wednesday. Stein delivered school supplies to W.M. Irvin Elementary School.

Silfab announces it is temporarily furloughing some employees

Solar panel manufacturing company Silfab is temporarily furloughing a portion of its work force at its Fort Mill facility.

Inaugural Carolina Bloom Music Festival

The first ever 'Carolina Bloom Music Festival' is coming to Charlotte's Blume Studios this weekend, August 22-23, featuring over 20 musical acts + food trucks, DJs and local vendors.

Gaston Co. Animal Control searching for person who abandoned five puppies

Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement is trying to identify the person who abandoned five puppies.

CRTPO weighs possibility of paying $60M penalty for rescinding 77 toll lanes support

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and Matthews want time to explore other ideas to relieve traffic congestion, but the state wants municipalities who are against the project to pay back $60 million dollars by October 5th.

Local restaurant expanding to Plaza Midwood

Postino is opening another location in Plaza Midwood.

Ntsb Releases Report On Deadly 2025 Crash

NTSB: Deadly I-485 wreck was caused by teen driver who was speeding and high

The NTSB has released its final report on a deadly July 2025 multi-vehicle collision on I-485 outer near Wilkinson Boulevard.

Shein hits the road on campus tour

The SHEIN clothing brand has kicked off it's college campus tour at UNC Charlotte, providing students with opportunities to earn income, build entrepreneurial skills, access mentorship and career resources.

Kannapolis Police make 3 arrests in 2024 Christmas Eve murder

Kannapolis Police have now charged three people in the 2024 Christmas Eve shooting death of Angelo Markantonakis.

Police: Woman stabs ex to death after argument over child support

Police have made an arrest after a deadly stabbing at a strip mall in southeast Charlotte.

Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing

A judge on Thursday will consider whether to grant Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his murder conviction earlier this summer in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet.

Five people escape house fire in Hickory, several pets do not

Investigators say five people escaped a house fire in Hickory Wednesday morning.

Duke Energy volunteers assemble 10,000 hygiene kits for people in need

More than 200 volunteers from Duke Energy and other organizations came together Wednesday in Uptown to assemble 10,000 hygiene kits for people in need.

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion

The national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, highlighting the impact of defense costs, social programs, and interest on the deficit.

Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8

The Kennedy Center has told a federal court it won't try to restore Donald Trump's name to the building facade before at least Sept. 8.

North Carolina Nc State Greensboro Basketball

North Carolina and NC State are set to play a nonconference game in Greensboro

Atlantic Coast Conference rivals North Carolina and N.C. State will meet in a nonconference men's basketball game in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Dec. 15.

National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate

Sen. Darline Graham, running in South Carolina's runoff election, stumbled over a foreign policy question during a debate. When asked about Taiwan and the South China Sea on Tuesday night, she admitted, “national security is not my thing.”

Police Conducting Homicide Investigation

One dead in Tuesday night incident on Monroe Road

Police are conducting a homicide investigation southeast Charlotte. It happened around 6:30 Tuesday night on Monroe Road near Covedale Drive.

Pet of the week: Meet Latte!

Latte is a volunteer favorite and has spent the last three months at the shelter. If you're looking for a perfect addition to your home, Latte is your guy!