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Charlotte Community Battles Food Insecurity With New App

Officials with the nonprofit Feeding Charlotte say a new app will make it easier for companies with excess food at the end of the day to donate it to those in need.

Local 12-Year-Old Wiz Kid Set To Graduate High School & College At Same Time

His mom says he is known as the "Southern Speaking Genius." He is 12 years old, lives in Salisbury, and is going to graduate from high school and college next month. And that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to meeting Mike Wimmer.

Highly Anticipated McDonald’s x BTS Menu Collab Is Officially Here

The wait is over - the BTS Meal has arrived at McDonald's in the U.S. Wednesday adding a little spice to your order with two new sauces.

Magic Johnson To Throw 1st Pitch At Gastonia Honey Hunters Home Opener

The Gastonia Honey Hunters will kick off its opening weekend with honorary guest Magic Johnson throwing the first pitch on Thursday, May 27th.

Despite Pandemic, Mission 600 Rolls On For Fourth Year In Advance Of Coca-Cola 600 At Charlotte Motor Speedway

For the fourth consecutive year, Mission 600 has been accomplished in advance of the 62nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day Weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Cleveland County Parents Accused Of Shooting 2-Year-Old Son

Parents who said their 2-year-old son was the victim of a drive-by shooting have been arrested after detectives determined that they were responsible for the shooting, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

Chase Elliott’s Spotter Suspended By NASCAR, Team

The spotter for defending NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott has been suspended by NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports after his domestic violence arrest.

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.