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The PGA Championship returns to Charlotte, bringing the world's top golfers to Quail Hollow. We preview the tournament with organizer insights, and cover everything from players to watch to the local impact on the economy and tourism.
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Interim City Attorney Anthony Fox released a statement Friday saying he gave the public incorrect information about what can be disclosed publicly after a closed session meeting.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for a viral video showing someone setting an opossum on fire.
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Police and officers from surrounding areas are kicking off the annual Bike 2 DC – Ride to Honor on Friday morning.Officers will bike 500 miles over four days to Washington DC as a tribute to fallen officers. CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings is making opening remarks before the riders leave for Washington. Officers will represent the area in the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday on the National Mall.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is urging families to be vigilant after cyber criminals sent extortion messages to several North Carolina schools, claiming to have stolen student and teacher data linked to January’s PowerSchool data breach.
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Bishop Michael Martin of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte says he's thrilled with the choice of Leo XIV. Charlotte City Council member Victoria Watlington walks back some of her explosive allegations. A landmark ice cream shop in west Charlotte has been sold. The Carolina Panthers release star linebacker Jadaveon Clowney.
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Charlotte-based Bella Tunno sells cute baby products manufactured in China. The company's founder says Trump's 145% tariff on Chinese imports has put the business in an untenable position.
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Interim Charlotte City Attorney Anthony Fox said Wednesday there are criminal penalties for elected officials to disclose what happens in a closed sesson.
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Students at Albemarle Road Elementary School were treated to a morning of traditional oral storytelling from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
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Bishop Michael Martin of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte says he is 'thrilled' that Leo XIV was chosen Thursday as the next pope.
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Charlotte City Council member Victoria Watlington on Thursday walked back some of the explosive allegations she made Tuesday in an email to constituents that was titled “Power Corrupts.”Watlington was upset about how the city handled a six-figure financial settlement with police chief Johnny Jennings.
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Republican North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin concedes. The Charlotte city budget is proposed, but a closed-door meeting to settle a potential lawsuit overshadows that announcement. After years of waiting, REAL ID goes into effect, and the Charlotte Checkers are moving through the Calder Cup playoffs.