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CMPD: 23-Year-Old Charged For Fatal Northeast Charlotte Shooting

A man has been charged after a 26-year-old was shot and killed in northeast Charlotte Monday afternoon, according to police.

Panthers’ McCaffrey Eager To Drive Pace Car At Coca-Cola 600

Christian McCaffrey is used to going fast on the football field.

QB Sam Darnold Starts Over Fresh With Panthers Offense

Sam Darnold’s life is in full transition mode. In his new Charlotte-area home he has half of a sectional couch while awaiting the second part of the delivery, and his bed remains on the floor without a frame for now.

The Snark: B.O., Wednesday Wisdom, Bad Medicine & Derek's Village

Sniffing & scratching on "Below Deck Sailing Yacht," bad medicine on "extreme sisters" and plenty of weird news updates from Derek in today's all new Snark.

Hot Stretch Through the End of the Week

Isolated afternoon and evening showers and storms. Hot through the week. Cooler Memorial Day weekend.

Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Suspended, Criminal Misconduct Investigation Underway

Detention Officer Kyle Harris was placed on paid administrative leave.

At Local Rally Remembering George Floyd, Frustration Over Lack of Police Reform

One year after his death, George Floyd is being remembered in Charlotte and around the world, as activists continue to demand racial justice and an end to police brutality.

Carolina Tiger Rescue Takes In Big Cats From Tiger King Park

A North Carolina big cat sanctuary will temporarily care for four animals seized from the private zoo in Oklahoma featured in Netflix’s “Tiger King.”

Credit Karma To Expand Operations In Charlotte Creating 600 New Jobs

West Coast-based personal finance company Credit Karma announced Tuesday that its Charlotte operations would be expanding, which will add 600 new jobs to the area.

Beers to Bank On - Vaulted Oak Brewery to Open Inside Converted BB&T On June 8th

Inside the sun-filled, indoor patio of Vaulted Oak Brewery, I have a strong urge to send a beer through one of the pneumatic tubes. Formerly a BB&T bank, Vaulted Oak has kept some of the unique features to give their bank-themed brewhaus character.

SC Governor Signs Bill Supporting Free Parking At The Beach

Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday signed into law a bill clarifying that beach towns can’t eliminate free parking along state roads without permission from South Carolina officials.

CMPD: Third Suspect Charged With Murder In Northeast Charlotte Homicide Case From July 2020

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a third suspect in the homicide case of a 21-year-old who was shot and killed nearby UNCC in July of 2020.

Silver Alert Cancelled For 75-Year-Old Charlotte Man

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says that the Silver Alert issued for 75-year-old John Wildey has been cancelled after he was located.

AAA Travel Update: Alaska Cruising Scheduled To Resume This July

AAA's Travel Agency is celebrating the passage of a new federal law that allows travelers to cruise Alaska this summer.

The Snark: B-Day Bad Girls, Idol Chatter & Assault With A Pizza

Bad girl behavior at a kids birthday party, a new Idol, Kim Jong Un's ban and a Florida man story get the Snark treatment from Derek James.

Moderna Says Its COVID-19 Shot Works In Kids As Young As 12

Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S.

Isolated Storm Chances Return

Still hot. Isolated rain and storm chances returning.

Chester Co. Neighbors Relieved After Alleged Killer Tyler Terry Captured

Those living near the search area where Tyler Terry was captured can now sleep peacefully. Neighbors were told to stay inside their homes and keep their doors locked as the manhunt took place over the past week.

Partial Lunar Eclipse Visible Wednesday

A Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible for some in the United States on Wednesday! A Partial Lunar Eclipse is expected across the Carolinas.

Willie Nelson, Family & Friends Are Back On The Road Again With The Outlaw Music Festival Tour 2021

Willie will once again be live and in concert with his family and friends, including Sturgill Simpson, Gov’t Mule, and Margo Price at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek on Saturday, September 18, and the PNC Music Pavilion on Sunday, September 19.

Humane Society Of Charlotte Teamed Up With Freedom School Partners To Take On Anti-Bullying Initiatives And Provide Hands-On Learning

Through a generous grant from Athletes for Animals, HSC Youth Programs purchased the No More Bullying curriculum and partnered with Freedom School Partners of Charlotte to distribute activity kits to summer scholars.

Carolina Panthers To Open 2021 Season At Full Capacity

Carolina Panthers president Tom Glick announced Monday that Bank of America Stadium will open at full capacity for all events this year, including NFL and college games.