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Former Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Resolves Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

Chandler Craig, a former detention officer with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, has settled her gender discrimination lawsuit against Sheriff Garry McFadden.

Hickory Police Investigating Shooting That Leaves One Hospitalized

The Hickory Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place off of Tate Blvd.

Hornets Sign Marcus Garrett, Keyontae Johnson, Caleb McConnell And Joel Soriano

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson announced today the team has signed guard Marcus Garrett, forward Keyontae Johnson, guard Caleb McConnell and center Joel Soriano.

Gun Found At Chester High School

The Chester County Sheriff's Office is investigating a firearm found at Chester High School.

Hickory Sex Offender Sentenced For Sexual Exploitation Of Minor

A 30-year-old Hickory man has been sentenced to six to 23 years in prison for three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

Court Ruling Pauses Mail-in Voting in North Carolina

Mail in voting is on hold in North Carolina following a state court decision. North Carolina Supreme Court ordered state elections officials to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballots that had already been printed delaying the process for mailing the ballots out to voters.

Nc Voters Weigh In On Immigration And Border Security

Bloomberg Poll: 60% of NC Residents Say Immigration Very Important For Election

A Bloomberg poll from earlier this summer asked more than 700 North Carolinians how important immigration is to deciding the next president, 60% answered very important.

Zada Jane's Closes After 17 Years in Plaza Midwood

A Plaza Midwood staple has closed its doors for good. Zada Jane's Corner Cafe's last day was Sunday.

DOWNTOWN JAZZ JAM Set For October 6th In Rock Hill

Area jazz musicians are invited to participate in the next DOWNTOWN JAZZ JAM on Sunday evenings, October 6, 2024 at the Power House Food Hall, and the public is welcome to enjoy the music for free.

11 & 12-Year-Olds Accused Of Threatening Several Schools On Social Media

The Gaston County Police Department has identified and arrested an 11-year-old in connection with the threats posted on social media involving several Gaston County area schools.

Police Looking For Driver That Caused Hit And Run

Driver Involved In Hit And Run Arrested

Police have arrested the driver of a hit and run that caused a car to crash into a house, injuring two people.

Police Asking For Public's Help In Finding Runaway 16-Year-Old

The Concord Police Department is asking for the public's helping in finding 16-year-old Kamonie Teasley.

Fatal Vehicle Collision Near UNC Charlotte Due To Possible Impairement

CMPD is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that resulted in the death of a 57-year-old man.

Gardner-Webb’s Early Admission Advantage Offers Housing, Parking and Other Benefits

Gardner-Webb University offers the Early Admission Advantage to college-bound students who are ready to finish the application process and prepare for what comes next.

Interstate 40 Closures Scheduled In Iredell County

N.C. Department of Transportation contractors will temporarily close Interstate 40 over Beulah Road for a few nights this week, as weather allows.

Motorcycle Fatality Along The Blue Ridge Parkway

A fatal motor vehicle collision is being investigated after a motorcycle operator was hit and killed.

Edwin Peacock On First Harris Trump Matchup

Edwin Peacock Previews Tonight's Harris-Trump Debate

All eyes on Philadelphia as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare to take center stage for tonight's debate.

Michael Barnes Previews First Harris-Trump Matchup

The second showdown of the debate season is here, but it'll be the first one featuring the Vice President. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to debate tonight in Philadelphia. We talked with political analyst Michael Barnes about what to expect.