Duke Energy warns customers about outage scams. The Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg makes its endorsements for the upcoming March primary. Charlotte's shelter program saw an increase in demand over the weekend due to winter weather.

Winter weather closes closes schools across the region, but power outages have been limited. A new program designed to help homeowners lower energy costs has started in Mecklenburg County. The Charlotte Hornets move up their game against the Philadelphia 76rs.

Volunteers find a person dead during Mecklenburg County's annual homeless count. A federal judge allows Dominion Energy's Central Virginia Offshore Wind project to continue. Officials confirm 11 measles cases in Mecklenburg County.

The Charlotte area prepares for a blast of dangerous winter weather; WFAE releases text-only version of website to help load times on mobile devices during power outages. CMS weighs the decision to cancel school next week.

Mecklenburg County's annual Point-In-Time Count begins tonight. Shalom Park reports anti-semitic graffiti on its property. The Charlotte Sports Foundation has taken over management of the Charlotte Marathon. A major winter storm is headed towards the Carolinas this weekend.

Kannapolis celebrates the MLK holiday. Duke Energy says customers will soon see a price increase on their bills. Barber-Scotia College gets its tax-exempt status back. The measles outbreak in South Carolina continues to expand. Winter weather is on its way this weekend.

A Superior Court Judge has dismissed a petition to remove Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden from office. CMPD is investigating a hit-and-run Wednesday that killed a former Queens University athlete. A memorial service is scheduled today for former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and the six other victims of last month's plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport.

Thousands gather at Marion Diehl Recreation Center to see a group of Buddhist monks on a cross-country walk for peace. The mother of a Renaissance West STEAM Academy student claims her son was assaulted by a school administrator. Former S.C. representative RJ May has been sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material.

Gov. Josh Stein is imploring state lawmakers to pass a budget. A Superior Court judge will consider the petition to remove Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. Elon University will open a full-time law school on the Queens University campus. A group of Buddhist monks walking the country for peace have reached Rock Hill.

Charlotte City Council approves $4.3 million to help get the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority up and running. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster is calls for his state to offer free breakfast at public schools. Mecklenburg County health officials say the measles virus has been detected in area wastewater. Charlotte's Durag Festival has been suspended this year.