North Carolina Population Growth Changing Political Landscape
Times are changing in North Carolina. The state's growth has shaken up the political landscape nationally says Winthrop University political professor Scott Huffmon.
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20-Year-Old From Hickory Dies After Falling 400 Feet Below Rim Of Grand Canyon
A 20-year-old man from Hickory died after officials say he fell 400 feet below the rim of the Grand Canyon.
CMPD Officers Will Soon Get New Bulletproof Vests
The CMPD announced that officers will be allowed to wear outer vests. This comes after much debate on the hot topic.
Mega Millions Jackpot Tops $350 Million For Tonightβs Drawing
Players in North Carolina can have fun this weekend going for a Mega Millions jackpot worth $358 million.
NC Kayaker Evy Leibfarth Wins Bronze In Paris
Congratulations to Olympic bronze medalist and North Carolina resident Evy Leibfarth for her win in the canoe slalom in Paris!
CMS Gearing Up For Start of School
According to Charlotte Mecklenburg District leaders, 839 buses serving 104,000 students throughout CMS will be ready to roll at the start of this school year. CMS Transportation Executive Director Adam Johnson says they are still looking to fill some driver positions to meet the District's need.
Suspect Arrested In Connection With Mooresville House Fire
A suspect accused of arson has been arrested after a house was set on fire on Indian Spring Drive, late Thursday night.Β
New Beach Coming To Charlotte Area
The new beach is being built at Beatty's Ford Park in Denver, NC, *NOT* along Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte.
Cannabis Business Owned By Cherokees In North Carolina To Begin Sales To Any Adult In September
The marijuana retailer owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on western North Carolina tribal lands announced Thursday that it will begin selling cannabis products to anyone age 21 or over next month.
Man Charged In Uptown Homicide
A man has been charged with murder after a shooting in Uptown in June that killed another man and sent three others to the hospital.Β
Shots Fired Into Occupied Vehicle In Rowan County
An investigation is underway after someone allegedly shot into another vehicle at an intersection late Wednesday night in Rowan County.
Firefighters Hurt, Pets Killed In Mooresville Fire
Two firefighters were hurt and several pets were killed in an early-morning house fire in Mooresville.
Monroe Murder Suspect Arrested
Officers with the Monroe Police Department have arrested a suspect wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred on July, 17, 2024.Β
Up 'n Adam: Cirque du Soleil Corteo
Adam Wurtzel went to Bojangles Coliseum to get a backstage look at Cirque du Soleil's Corteo.
DA's Office: The Shooting Death Of The Suspect Who Killed Four Law Enforcement Officers On Galway Drive Was Justified
The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office says the Galway Drive shooting that killed four law enforcement officers signifies the single deadliest assault on law enforcement in our community's history.
Mayor Of Belmont Dies Following Massive Stroke
The Mayor of Belmont, Richard Turner, has died after suffering a massive stroke, according to a social media post by his wife.
NC Dog Breeder Named On Humane Society's Annual Horrible Hundred Report
Humane Society of the United States has released the annual Horrible Hundred report.
Denver Hopes To Continue Attracting New Business
Located west of Lake Norman, this unincorporated part of Lincoln County has less than 3,000 people in the community. Yet, new business is popping up, especially around NC-16.
Tuesday's Storms Downed Trees, Destroyed Houses in Lincoln County
A suspected microburst lashed a northeast Lincolnton neighborhood with 80 mph winds and torrential rainfall Tuesday night, endangering all in its path.
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