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Investigations

'Generational poisoning': America's fastest-growing suburb at center of heated coal ash debate

As the EPA evaluates the risk of coal contamination in around Mooresville, newly obtained state environmental records identify additional coal ash locations.
Holidays

Viewer photos: Elf on a Shelf returns for 2024

Families across the Charlotte area are celebrating the holiday season with an Elf on a Shelf.
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Weather

Brad Panovich addresses possibility of snow in Charlotte on Christmas

It's only snowed on Christmas in Charlotte four times in 146 years. The last measurable snow was in 2010.
Travel

American Airlines flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte makes emergency landing after hitting bird

Flight 1722 safely landed minutes after a bird flew into one of the engines during takeoff.
Helene

Potters market in Charlotte to feature over 30 artists from western North Carolina

Each potter participating in the event has suffered damage to their homes and studios or has lost income due to event cancellations in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Local News

Palmiter, Cojocari divorce hearing set

The divorce hearing for missing girl, Madalina Cojocari, parents is set for March in Mecklenburg County.
Television

'SNL' announces next 3 hosts, musical guests

“SNL” returns Dec. 7 with already announced host Paul Mescal and musical guest Shaboozey.
Holidays

Christmas Town USA: Dates, times, and what to know

This year, lights will brighten the sky in McAdenville from Monday, Dec. 2 through Thursday, Dec. 26.
Holidays

White House gets into the holiday spirit, pardoning turkeys and setting up Christmas trees

The official White House Christmas tree is coming from North Carolina, which is still recovering after Hurricane Helene.