For Black men, fashion has been a tool of self-expression — and a way they've been judged
Growing up on the south side of Chicago, the Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley was given the message early on: What one wore as a Black man mattered.
South End’s Camden Commons returns with games, shopping, and more
This summer, South End’s Camden Road will once again transform into a dynamic block party with the return of Camden Commons.
CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years
More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago, according to a federal report released Friday.
Ice bucket challenge makes comeback for mental health
The ice bucket challenge first started nearly a decade ago as a way to bring awareness to ALS. The challenge has made a comeback this time for a different cause.
Pet of the Week: Meet Bogi!
Watch to find out how you can adopt Bogi or any of the animals with CMPD Animal Care and Control!
Bar One Lounge now open in Uptown
A new spot for food, drinks, and relaxation in Uptown Charlotte! Joe Duncan made his way out of the studio and over to the newly-opened Bar One Lounge.
WeatherWise Alert: rising severe threat will impact Charlotte weekend events
The threat of severe weather begins Friday afternoon concerning damaging wind, lightning, hail, and flash flooding through Saturday night.
7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina
Evacuation orders issued because of tsunami threat after 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday.
Wrong-way driver killed in crash on I-85 in Gaston Co.
A wrong-way driver is dead after crashing his car into a van on Interstate 85 in Gaston County early Friday morning.
Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election
Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis.
Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting.
Charlotte Fire responds to explosion and house fire in Dilworth
The Charlotte Fire Department is on scene of a house fire after an explosion was reported early Friday morning.
Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | May 3rd and May 4th
From Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour to various other musical performances at Livin' Life Music Fest 2025, check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.
Weekend Parking Guide: Lovin' Life Festival, Kendrick Lamar, Charlotte Knights
Uptown Charlotte is preparing to see large crowds this weekend. The trifecta including the Lovin' Life Festival, Kenrick Lamar, and The Charlotte Knights will draw thousands to the city center making parking a tricky task.
1 dead, 6 hurt in wreck outside Northwest School of the Arts
The crash happened around rush hour Thursday evening at the intersection on Beatties Ford Road and Russell Avenue.
Kohl's ousts CEO Buchanan after investigation into some vendor transactions
Kohl’s said it has terminated its new CEO Ashley Buchanan after an investigation determined that he directed the retailer to engage in vendor transactions that involved undisclosed conflicts of interest.
Sierra to open first North Carolina store at south Charlotte shopping center
Sierra will open its first store in North Carolina this weekend at Charlotte’s Carolina Pavilion shopping center.
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.
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