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Beautiful Sunday, Summerlike Heat Lurks Ahead

Comfy Sunday, summerlike heat lurks ahead

Saturday's cold front will bring some brief relief from the heat, but highs near 90º return by April's final day.

Road closed in Uptown for gas leak

CMPD has shut down part of a road in Uptown due to a gas line leak.

Chick-fil-A offering free fries next week

Participating Chick-fil-A restaurants in Charlotte are offering a free large waffle potato fries next week.

Armed grocery story robbery arrest

A man is in jail after being accused of armed robbery at a grocery store in Lancaster.

Mighty and meek say goodbye to Pope Francis at funeral where he is remembered as pope of the people

World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the “most peripheral of the peripheries” and reflected his wishes to be remembered as a simple pastor.

CMPD investigating fatal crash in north Charlotte

One person died and two others were injured after a car crash in north Charlotte.

Opossum Outrage: CMPD, Wildlife officials investigating after video shows animal set on fire

North Carolina Wildlife Officials say the three people seen in that video could face felony charges.

Panthers draft Ole Miss EDGE Princely Umanmielen at No. 77 overall

The Carolina Panthers traded up for the second time on Day 2 of the NFL Draft to select Ole Miss edge rusher Princely Umanmielen.

Texas A&M defensive lineman Nic Scourton gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Carolina Panthers trade up to select EDGE Nic Scourton

The Carolina Panthers traded up six spots in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select edge rusher Nic Scourton out of Texas A&M.

ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US

Federal officials say the government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges around the U.S.

Toasty Start To Weekend, Big Pattern Change Ahead

Toasty start to weekend, pattern change ahead

We'll have to watch for one more round of storms between Friday night and Saturday afternoon before cooler and drier air win over the weekend.

CATS to suspend Blue and Gold Line this weekend for maintenance

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will suspend its Blue and Gold Line services this weekend for maintenance.

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike that ended Friday.

Pet Of The Week: Meet Sweetie

In this Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Sweetie! Sweetie is crate and potty trained! She also loves to give kid-friendly cuddles! Watch to find out how to give her a furever home.

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal death penalty charge in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, as prosecutors formally declared their intent to seek the death penalty against him.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | April 26th and April 27th

From Truck Fest 2025 to a performance by the famous band "Japanese Breakfast," check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.

Healthy Headlines: What to know about colorectal cancer

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chat with Dr. Robert Czuprynski, a colorectal surgeon with Novant Health Charlotte Colon & Rectal Surgery in Huntersville, about the importance of regular screening tests and what to expect if it doesn’t come back with the all clear.