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Former Local TV News Anchor Hosts Women's Development Event

The inaugural Bet on Yourself Summit kicked off Tuesday morning at Bank of America Stadium with Molly Grantham.

Mecklenburg Co. Commissioners Vote To Move Forward On Tax To Fund Red Line

Despite hesitation, Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted to move forward with a plan to create a sales tax to help fund the Red Line rail. The Red Line would stretch from Uptown to Lake Norman.

Coastal Residents In North Carolina Reeling After Catastrophic Flooding

Over a foot-and-a-half of rain fell in a matter of hours in Carolina Beach, NC, overwhelming streets, cars, and houses as much of downtown sunk below multiple feet of water.

Gastonia Police Department Warning About Pickpocketing

Gastonia Police is warning the public about pickpocketing after suspects were seen stealing in stores and buying large amounts of gift cards.

Federal Grants Awarded To NC Airports For Sustainability And Resilience Upgrades

Three general aviation airports, including Hickory Regional Airport, in North Carolina will undergo improvements, thanks to grants they were awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Statesville Man Charged With Elderly Identity Theft

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a man for allegedly using an elderly person's bank accounts and financial cards.

Animal Care & Control And Veterinary Emergency Group Partner To Host Free Microchip Clinic in Celebration Of National Responsible Dog Ownership Day

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) and Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) are partnering to host a FREE Microchip Clinic for Mecklenburg County pets.

Track Coach Charged In Crimes Against Children

CMPD detectives have arrested and charged a local track coach for various crimes against children.

City Of Charlotte Celebrates Opening Of Freedom/Wilkinson Corridor Business Opportunity Hub

The City of Charlotte and Freedom Communities hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the official opening of the Freedom Business Collective, a vital new resource for entrepreneurs, small business owners and job seekers in West Charlotte.

Up 'n Adam: Big Air Trampoline Park

Adam Wurtzel soared to new heights as he checked out Big Air Trampoline Park.

Tasty Tuesday: Fall Apple Flavors with Chef Mara

Chef Mara is bringing the fall feels - and the fall food! This week she's making two dishes with apple flavors to get you ready for the season.v

Concord Firefighters Rescue Family's Dog From Burning House

A family and their pets are safe thanks to the quick response of the Concord Fire Department to a house fire that broke out earlier this morning.

Charlotte Woman Lost Thousands of Dollars After A 'Veneer Tech' Training Class

A Charlotte woman says she the victim of a dental scam, but now she's the one in legal trouble. She says she paid for a class to become a veneer technician and now she's facing civil action from the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners.

Investigators Now Believe Asha Degree Was Killed & Her Body Was Hidden

Asha Degree was nine-years-old when she disappeared from Shelby 24 years ago. Now, new search warrants are revealing new information about what may have happened to her.

Multi-County Chase Results In Rowan County Deputy Crashing Into State Trooper

A Rowan County deputy crashed into an NC State Trooper after attempting to apprehend a suspect vehicle in a multi-county vehicle chase that began in Concord and ended in High Point.

Charlotte Man Collects $100,000 Scratch-Off Win

Jorge Meraz Mendez of Charlotte took a chance on a $30 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize.

Speed Determined A Factor In Catawba County Collision Involving Sheriff's Office Vehicle

The NC State Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle collision in Catawba County involving a deputy's vehicle and several parked cars.

Red Cross's Safety Tips For Incoming Severe Weather

With all eyes on incoming severe weather impacting North and South Carolina, Red Cross has tips for thunderstorm and flooding safety.

Victim In Fatal Southeast Charlotte Shooting Identified As 19-Year-Old

19-year-old Chauncory Farmer has been identified as the victim in a fatal southeast Charlotte shooting that also resulted in two others serious injuries.