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Luxury sleepwear retailer coming to SouthPark

LAKE will be joining the lineup of upscale boutiques, luxury services, and first-class restaurants at Speciality Shops SouthPark.

McDonald's store traffic falls unexpectedly as diners grow uneasy about economy

McDonald’s store traffic fell unexpectedly in the first quarter as economic uncertainty weighed on diners.

Apple posts stronger-than-expected Q2 results but stocks slides after-hours

Apple’s profit and revenue for the fiscal second quarter topped Wall Street’s expectations, but investors are waiting to hear what CEO Tim Cook has to say about the impact of tariffs and economic uncertainty on its business.

Rain chances rise into weekend

We'll need to watch for isolated-to-scattered heavy storms over the next 48 hours as a cold front pushes through the Carolinas this weekend.

NC auditor names elections board members after judges let law stand during appeal

North Carolina’s Republican state auditor has started making appointments to a new State Board of Elections because an appeals court said a law can still be enforced while it is challenged by Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.

Charlotte mother charged with child abuse, accused of beating her son

A Charlotte mother is charged with felony child abuse, accused of beating her 8-year-old son with an extension cord.

UPDATE: Trump taps national security adviser Waltz for UN envoy

President Donald Trump said he’s nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz to serve as United Nations ambassador in a major shake up of his national security team.

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Chill out: The best places to swim in and around Charlotte

Whether you're seeking natural quarries, splash pads, scenic lakes, or family-friendly pools, WCCB has a list of the top Charlotte swim destinations.

Brazilian nun who was the world's oldest person has died at 116

Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian nun and teacher who was the world's oldest person, died on Wednesday just weeks short of turning 117, her religious congregation said.

SharkNinja is recalling the Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers.

Pressure cookers recalled after reports of serious burn injuries

SharkNinja is recalling more than 2 million pressure cookers sold in the U.S. and Canada — after consumers reported over 100 burn injuries spanning from a hazard that can cause hot food to spew out.

PepsiCo and Bojangles pay tribute to first responders in honor of local officers killed in the line of duty

The locally based companies held a tribute for the four officers who lost their lives a year ago this week and are providing free meals on May 1st for all first responders.

Search for shooter after man killed in Salisbury

Police were called to South Clay Street around 9:45 pm on Wednesday and found 21-year-old David Anderson lying in the front yard of a home. Investigators say he had been shot several times.

Carolina Insight | Hearth And Patio

In today’s Carolina Insight, Hearth and Patio co-owner Ashley Cioppa shares how they’ve modernized the space while staying true to the store’s roots, and highlights the stores grand reopening event, happening this Saturday, May 3, 2025 between 12pm-4pm!

Paige Blue is charged with murder after the fentanyl death of her baby.

Mother charged with murder 2 years after baby's drug death

A woman is in jail in Caldwell County charged with murder and felony child abuse after the fentanyl death of her baby in 2023.

‘Buena Vista Social Club,’ ‘Death Becomes Her’ and ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ lead Tony Award nominations

Three Broadway shows — “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Death Becomes Her” and “Maybe Happy Ending” — each earned a leading 10 Tony Award nominations Thursday, as nominators spread out the joy and gave nods to George Clooney, Sarah Snook and Bob Odenkirk in their debuts.