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Concord man charged with the murder of his wife

A Concord woman is dead and her husband is in jail charged with her murder. Michael Hopkins is accused of shooting Miriam Blue-Hopkins during a fight.

Lawncare app launches in Charlotte

Lawn work just got easier thanks to a smartphone app. It's called Green Pal and we met Co Founder Gene Caballero, who's proud to announce the service is now available in the Queen City.

Brooke Burns on new "Tic Tac Dough" reboot

Adam Wurtzel spoke to Brooke Burns, host of the new "Tic Tac Dough" reboot on Game Show Network.

NC Quick Pass now available statewide

NC Quick Pass has more than tripled the number of retail partners to include 52 total locations across the state.

Feds Considering $5,000 Checks For New Moms To Increase Birth Rate

Feds consider giving $5,000 checks to new moms to increase birth rates

The White House is considering ways to encourage more Americans to have more children. One of the reported ideas involves paying brand new mothers a "baby bonus” of $5,000.

Man claims church member sexually abused him as a boy before moving to Charlotte

The abuse allegedly happened in New Orleans almost 30 years ago. However, the alleged victim says his abuser has been living in the Charlotte community for the past 20 years.

NFL draft starts Thursday. Players likely to make first round have ties to 28 states

The three-day NFL draft begins Thursday night, April 24, in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Warm & unsettled pattern continues

Rising humidity and scattered afternoon showers and storms will keep the summer-like feels around through the workweek.

Judges say NC law taking election board control away from the Governor is unconstitutional

North Carolina trial judges threw out on Wednesday another Republican attempt to strip the governor of his authority to appoint State Board of Elections members, declaring that a law shifting it to the elected state auditor is unconstitutional.

UPDATE: Teen charged, victim identified after deadly shooting at Rock Hill gas station

A 17-year-old boy is charged with the murder of a 16-year-old, after a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a gas station in Rock Hill. The victim has been identified as Jayden Reid of Chester, South Carolina.

Up 'n Adam: Shipley Donuts Concord

Adam Wurtzel went to the new Shipley Donuts in Concord to learn how they make their delicious treats.

NJ wildfire expected to grow before it's contained

A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens has not resulted in any injuries, officials said, though it’s expected to continue to grow before forecast rain later this week.

A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul and other areas in Turkey. At least 236 people were treated for injuries.

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Lovin’ Local Uptown: A special preview to Lovin' Life Music Fest

Music Everywhere CLT announced Lovin’ Local Uptown, a special music event on May 1, the eve of the Lovin’ Life Music Fest.

Judges temporarily block NC officials from contacting voters in close election

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked North Carolina election officials from contacting voters whose disputed ballots in an unresolved 2024 state Supreme Court race could be eliminated from the final count.

US Senate’s No. 2 Democrat won't seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026

Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his more than four-decade career representing Illinois and piling more pressure on the party as it already faced a difficult path to reclaiming a majority in the Senate.