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Morning Brew: My Peeps + Heavy Strawberries

In this Pure Intentions Coffee Morning Brew segment, Peeps are back with a customizable twist, and a giant strawberry is smashing records.

Catawba County Middle School Evacuated After Bomb Threat

A Catawba County middle school evacuated after a bomb threat Thursday morning, officials say.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash In South Charlotte

A motorcyclist lost control of his vehicle resulting in fatal injuries

Deputies: Suspect Wanted For Machete Attack In York County

A 43-year-old man is wanted for attempted murder after being accused of attacking a person with a machete early Thursday, according to the York County Sheriff's Office.

Inmate Dies At Mecklenburg County Detention Center Sparking Investigation

An investigation is underway after a 31-year-old woman died Wednesday evening while in custody of the Mecklenburg County Detention Center, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Warmest Temps Since Mid-October

Another sunny and warm day ahead. Cooler end to week after back door cold front tonight.

Make Your Money Work for You in 2022 with Anthony ONeal

Derek talked with personal finance expert and host of "The Table" on YouTube, Anthony ONeal, about what to do with your tax refund, whenever it finally comes.

What the Tech: Russia and Tech Companies

While President Biden and allies are stopping tech from getting into Russia, social media is making it very difficult for Russia's state-sponsored news to be shared outside of the country.

South Charlotte Teen Worries About Ukrainian Student He Met In Online Cultural Exchange Program

A South Charlotte teen is keeping close tabs on a Ukrainian student he met in an online cultural exchange. The two are part of a program that helps Ukrainian teens improve their English skills.

East Charlotte Skate Park Nearing Demolition Day

People in East Charlotte are fighting to keep their skate park from demolition. The free park is at the old Eastland Mall site, which will be turned over to developers later this week.

Flirting With 80 Degrees On Thursday

An area of high pressure dominates most of Thursday bringing warmth and plenty of sunshine to the region. A backdoor cold front will move in late Thursday which will drop temperatures for Friday.…

Oscar-Winning Producer Alan Ladd Jr. Dies At 84

Alan Ladd Jr., the Oscar-winning producer and studio boss who as a Fox executive greenlit “Star Wars,” has died. He was 84.

Space Junk On 5,800-MPH Collision Course With Moon

The moon is about to get walloped by a big piece of space junk. The leftover rocket will slam into the far side of the moon Friday.

CMPD: Detectives Investigate Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In East Charlotte

Detectives are investigating a fatal crash in east Charlotte after the driver of a Toyota was killed on Wednesday.

What Is A Backdoor Cold Front?

A backdoor cold front will drop across the Carolinas late Thursday.

Charlotte Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Spill At Lake Norman

Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow near Mainsail Pointe Drive on Wednesday, according to a news release.

Rock N' Roll Hall Of Famers Set To Perform At Historic Theatre In Downtown Monroe

Legendary Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Drifters, are scheduled to perform Saturday, April 23rd at The Dowd Center Theatre in downtown Monroe.

Live Nation Announces 2022 Lawn Pass: $199 To Attend Up To 40 Shows

Live Nation announced Tuesday that Lawn Pass will be available at 30 venues for the 2022 summer concert season, which is on pace to be one of the biggest in history.

Charlotte Area Breweries Raise $27,000 For The Family Of Fallen CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin

Over $27,000 was raised for the family of fallen CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin at the inaugural Craft Brewers For a Cause event held on Saturday, February 26th in South End.

Nearly Half Of Biden's 500M Free COVID Tests Still Unclaimed

Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.

Dylann Roof Takes Church Shooting Appeal To US Supreme Court

Attorneys for convicted church shooter Dylann Roof have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide how to handle disagreements over mental illness-related evidence between capital defendants and their attorneys.