Hornets give coach Charles Lee a contract extension after 25-win improvement
The Charlotte Hornets extended head coach Charles Lee's contract after a significant improvement in their win total.
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Charlotte man sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder
A Charlotte man was sentenced to life in prison after a Mecklenburg County jury found him guilty of first-degree murder in a 2020 shooting.
David and Nicole Tepper commit $1 million to girls flag football across Carolinas
The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation (DNTF) announced Thursday a $1 million commitment to support girls high school flag football programs across North Carolina and South Carolina.
Georgia woman charged in Rowan County jury duty scam
The scam had been going on since the beginning of last year.
Mayor Vi Lyles announces that she will not seek re-election and resign from office in June
In a statement released Thursday, Mayor Vi Lyles says she will not seek re-election in November, resigning from office June 30th. Lyles was first elected as Charlotte Mayor in 2017.
Gaston County Mugshots May 6th
Check out the GastonΒ County Mugshots from Wednesday, May 6th.
Up 'n Adam: The Craic
Adam Wurtzel went to check out The Craic, a new Irish Gastropub in SouthPark.
Carolina Insight: The Shoe Market
There are a lot of places to buy shoes, and a store with a great selection can make all the difference! Amanda Wood from The Shoe Market talks about how their selection is among the best in the region, and how their team guides customers to find the best fit possible.
CMS announces data breach involving its online class assignment portal
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says there's been a data breach involving Canvas, an online portal where teachers post assignments for students.
Charlotte Fire crews battle large fire on Rocky River Road
The Charlotte Fire Department posted video that shows huge plumes of black smoke and flames from a fire that happened around 2:30 Wednesday afternoon.
Lancaster Co. Animal Shelter searching for person who dropped off puppies in cold rain
The Lancaster County Animal Shelter needs help identifying a person seen abandoning four puppies outside the shelter.
Hunter missing since Saturday found alive in Lancaster County
A hunter missing in Lancaster County has been found safe. Crews located 70-year-old Charlie McCoy around 10:30 Wednesday morning.
Cabarrus Co. K9 alerts to nearly 80 lbs of meth during traffic stop
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office says the druver was stopped on April 29th for a traffic violation on Highway 49. K9 Udo alerted to possible drugs.
Iredell Co. man accused of shooting at drivers with a BB gun
The Sheriff's Office began investigating after reports of people receiving damage to their cars after passing by his home on Perth Road.
Family of 19-year-old woman bound, beaten and murdered, speaks with WCCB
The family of a 19-year-old girl brutally tortured, raped and murdered tells WCCB they are living a nightmare. Isabella Stroupe died over the weekend. Her accused killer is her boyfriend of nearly four years.
Local non-profit that employs the blind is laying off 100+ people
The organization says the decision is "incredibly difficult" because it impacts people who already face significant barriers to employment.
Developer behind failed Lagoona Bay project now wants to build "English countryside" inn and spa in Cornelius
Jake Palillo wants to build the 45-room hotel on six acres off Sam Furr Road. The development would also include rental cottages.
Update: Vets say animals seized in Chesterfield Co. show signs of dog fighting
Ex-deputy Shane Gaskins is facing eight counts of animal cruelty. The Chesterfield County Sheriff fired him last week.
Deputies: Rowan Co. man charged after performing sex acts in front of children
Deputies say 33-year-old Samuel Petre performed sex acts in the presence of two juveniles, while taking them for a walk.
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