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Man shot and killed at West Charlotte food truck lot

CMPD says 27-year-old Najee Pendergrass was shot and killed early Saturday morning at a food truck lot off Freedom Drive in West Charlotte.

Toasty temps continue

Highs remain in the mid-80s for the Piedmont and Foothills through the weekend.

Trump warns Walmart: Don't raise prices due to my tariffs but do eat the costs from those taxes

President Donald Trump on Saturday ripped into Walmart, saying on social media that the retail giant should eat the additional costs created by his tariffs.

Apple CarPlay Ultra released

Apple’s CarPlay is getting an upgrade; it’s called CarPlay Ultra.

Easily distracted? How to improve your attention span

Attention spans are shrinking, with research showing the average person's has declined from 2.5 minutes in 2004 to 47 seconds now.

5 tips to keep your skin healthy

The weather is warmer and the outdoors may be calling, but as you spend more time under the sun, experts say protecting your skin from its rays is critical.

Two of America’s largest cable companies agree to merge

Two of America’s largest cable companies announced they are merging Friday.

Cost to cool homes could break records this summer

Keeping cool could cost more this summer.

Severe weather leaves at least 23 dead, including 14 in storm-battered Kentucky

Severe storms across parts of the U.S. Midwest and South have left at least 23 people dead.

Friday night shooting outside Charlotte gas station sends one person to the hospital

It happened at the Marathon gas station at the intersection of The Plaza and Sugar Creek Road.

Tiktok Influencer's Video Helps Local Business

TikTok influencer's viral video keeps Charlotte restaurant in business

Crav'n Caribbean was days away from shutting down, until a famous TikTok influencer walked through their doors. Now, the struggling business is already seeing the Keith Lee effect.

Max Homa waves after making a putt on the sixth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Major Max: Homa shoots blistering 64 to put himself in contention at PGA Championship

Major Max is on the move again. Max Homa has endured a trying season on the PGA Tour to say the least, but when it comes to the major championships, he’s been on his game.

Iredell Co. man charged with murder after calling 911 saying he shot his wife

A man is in jail charged with murder after the Iredell County Sheriff says he called 911 and said he shot his wife.

UPDATE: I-77 lanes reopen in Iredell Co. following deadly crash

A deadly wrong-way crash shutdown part of I-77 North in Iredell County for nearly 12 hours on Friday.

Conservatives block Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill in a stunning setback

In a massive setback, House Republicans failed Friday to push their big package of tax breaks and spending cuts through the Budget Committee, as a handful of conservatives joined all Democrats in a stunning vote against it.

28th annual Juneteenth festival of the Carolinas returns June 12th-15th

The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas, the largest and oldest Juneteenth Festival in the Southeast returns for its 28th Annual Celebration June 12th- 15th.

UPDATE: Underage person charged in Charlotte Harris Teeter fire

An underage person is charged in connection to a 3-alarm fire at a Harris Teeter store in north Charlotte. Charlotte Fire determined the had been intentionally set.

Healthy Headlines: Mental health awareness month

In today’s Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Jaren Doby, a therapist at Novant Health Psychiatric Associates, about starting a conversation around mental health and the importance of seeking help.

International airline starting service to Charlotte

Etihad Airways will soon offer non-stop flights between Charlotte and Abu Dhabi. The airline, which is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced Friday that the service will begin in May of 2026.

Video shows Uber driver attacked by passenger

It's been nearly two weeks since Oswaldo Rivera was attacked by his Uber passenger. The attack was captured on video. It shows the man choking Rivera with his own seatbelt before Rivera was able to slip out.

Missing teen found, search for armed robbery suspect continues

A 15-year-old girl reported missing and in danger in Catawba County is being reunited with family. Investigators are still trying to track down an armed robbery suspect they believe Carroll had been with.