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Which grocery and liquor stores are closed for July 4th? See holiday hours in NC
Some North Carolina ABC stores won’t open for 4th of July. Costco will shut down. Supermarkets Aldi and Trader Joe’s are scheduled to have limited hours.
Pedestrian hit and killed on Statesville Road in Charlotte
A 34-year-old pedestrian was killed on the 5400 block of Statesville Road near Nevin Park; police say the driver was not impaired and ask witnesses to contact investigators.
Travis Kelce’s Friend Beau Allen Shows Off Tux Before Taylor Swift Wedding
Former Philadelphia Eagles star Beau Allen got suited and booted before his pal Travis Kelce is set to marry Taylor Swift.
Prince William Claims Dad King Charles III ‘Hates’ Soccer
Prince William is a proud supporter of England's Aston Villa soccer club – but it's hardly hereditary.
Taylor Swift’s Wedding Guests Left Rehearsal Dinner With ‘TT’ Gift Boxes
After Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported rehearsal dinner, several of their guests left with matching favors.
Joe Jonas Makes Rare Comment About Girlfriend Tatiana Gabriela
Joe Jonas gave a rare shoutout to girlfriend Tatiana Gabriela while sharing a story about a recent date they had.
Charlotte Hornets acquire veteran, more draft picks in deal with Houston Rockets
Hornets are acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets along with second-round draft picks in 2027, 2028, and 2033.
Miami firefighters help rescue man buried in rubble for eight days after earthquake
A man who was rescued from the rubble of a mall in La Guaira, Venezuela was rescued after eight days.
Charlotte Hornets acquire veteran, more draft picks in deal with Houston Rockets
Hornets are acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets along with second-round draft picks in 2027, 2028, and 2033.