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CFD: Residents Forced To Evacuate After South Charlotte Apartments Caught Fire

Dozens of residents were forced to evacuate when a fifth floor apartment went up in flames in south Charlotte Wednesday night, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.

50-Year-Old Killed In Rock Hill House Fire, Says Coroner's Office

A 50-year-old man died in a Rock Hill house fire Tuesday night, according to the York County Coroner's Office.

11 Years Ago Today: Remembering One Of The Largest Super-Tornado Outbreaks In US History

11 years ago today 319 people were killed on day two of a multi-day tornado outbreak

Russia Cuts Off Gas To 2 NATO Nations In Bid To Divide West

Russia cut off natural gas to NATO members Poland and Bulgaria and threatened to do the same to other countries, using its most essential export as an attempt to punish and divide the West for its united support of Ukraine.

Charlotte Yard Waste Pickup Schedule Delayed Due To Staffing Shortages

The City of Charlotte announced a delay in yard waste collection due to staffing shortages on Wednesday.

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Wildlife Officials Say Snake Sightings To Increase With Warmer Weather

As the weather continues to warm up, snake sightings will become more common. Wildlife officials say "If you do see a snake, do not be alarmed, do not kill it, give it plenty of room, and if you see a pine snake or rattlesnake, report it."

Two North Carolina Men Plead Guilty For Orchestrating $4 Million Ponzi Scheme

Authorities say two founders of a fake North Carolina "hedge fund" appeared in court on Wednesday and plead guilty to federal charges for orchestrating a $4 million Ponzi scheme.

One-Fifth Of Reptiles Worldwide Face Risk Of Extinction

A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.

CMS Undecided Night Thursday For High School Seniors

CMS hosts "Undecided Night" for high-schoolers who aren't interested in 4-year college.

Madeleine Albright Honored By Biden, Other World Leaders

World leaders and Washington's political and foreign policy elite are paying their respects to Madeleine Albright, who was America's first female secretary of state.

Amélie’s French Bakery To Open NoDa Location On April 28

Amélie’s French Bakery and Café will be starting fresh with the grand opening of its new NoDa bakery on April 28.

Russia Releases US Marine Vet As Part Of Prisoner Exchange

Russia and the United States have exchanged prisoners.

Groups Sue Over Conditions In South Carolina's Juvenile Lockups

Several civil rights groups are suing South Carolina over conditions at its juvenile lockups that have left children in state custody subject to violence and isolation.

Charlotte Checkers Announce Initial 2022 Home Playoff Dates

The Charlotte Checkers announced their initial home dates for the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs on Wednesday.

CMPD: Missing 9-Year-Old North Charlotte Girl Located

Police say missing 9-year-old Ka’Mya Yeldell has been located unharmed and is being reunited with her family.

Sunny and Dry End to the Week

Dry through the end of the work week.

Hamlin Sent To Sensitivity Training After "Family Guy" Tweet

NASCAR has ordered Denny Hamlin to begin sensitivity training this week after he posted a meme on Twitter that used a clip from the comedy “Family Guy” to mock reigning champion Kyle Larson.