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Charlotte Woman Sentenced To Prison For Dealing Firearms

U.S. Attorney Dena King sentenced 27-year-old Kayrin English to two years in prison and one year of supervised release for dealing in firearms without a license.

Detectives Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery In Lincoln County

Deputies are investigating an attempted armed robbery of an armored truck in Lincoln County on Thursday afternoon.

Lincoln County Woman Used Family Birthdays To Win $120,000 Jackpot

A Lincoln County woman changed her strategy when playing Cash 5 and that decision paid off with a $120,000 jackpot win.

Former Chief Financial Officer Is Sentenced To Prison For Embezzlement Scheme

Former financial officer John Casper haa sentenced to 24 months after he embezzled thousands of dollars from employer, according to North Carolina Attorney Dena King.

Police Charging Monroe Man With Secretly Peeping

Monroe Police arrested a man after responding to a peeping incident near Lancaster Avenue.

Schools In Basketball-Centric Leagues Face Different Economic Challenges With NCAA Settlement

Bernadette McGlade leads an Atlantic 10 Conference built around basketball and focused on getting multiple bids to the NCAA men’s tournament much more than anything tied to big-time football.

Truck Manufacturer Investing $21 Million And 170 New Jobs In Rowan County

Amrep Manufacturing Company, a producer of waste collection trucks, will expand its operations, adding 170 jobs and investing more than $21 million in Rowan County, Governor Cooper announced today.

OMB Opens Its Second Location In Ballantyne June 1st

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Charlotte’s oldest craft brewery, will celebrate the grand opening of its second location this Saturday and Sunday in Ballantyne at 15025 Bowl Street.

Up 'n Adam: Historic Gold Hill

Adam Wurtzel went to Historic Gold Hill to explore the gold mining history of the town, and learn about the Bicentennial Celebration.

Hornets, Novant Health To Host Inaugural Healthy Hive Event For 50 Local High School Student-Athletes And Staff

Hornets Sports & Entertainment and Novant Health announced today that the two organizations will host the inaugural Healthy Hive presented by Novant Health at the SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center on Saturday, June 1.

Clerk Over Alex Murdaugh Trial Spent Thousands On Bonuses, Meals and Gifts

South Carolina officials have filed 76 counts of ethics violations against the court clerk who handled the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.

SLED Investigating Shooting Of Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Employee

The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office's Staff Attorney and Public Information Officer.

Troopers: Chesterfield County Deputy Terminated After Driving Under The Influence

A Chesterfield County Deputy was terminated after allegedly driving under the influence Tuesday, May 28th.

CATS Hosting Community Meetings For Bus Shelter Artists

CATS, the Charlotte Area Transit System, is giving the community the opportunity to meet local artists Nico Amortegui and Bree Stallings, who will be incorporating art glass into new bus shelters.

Belk Set To Expand Northlake Mall Store To Include First North Carolina Outlet Location

Northlake Mall, North Charlotte’s premier shopping destination, is excited to announce a significant investment by Belk in its Northlake Mall location.

Boosting Your Mental Health in the Wake of Tragedy

One month ago, tragedy struck the city of Charlotte when a CMPD officer and three U.S. Marshals were shot and killed in the line of duty. As the community continues to heal, it's important to address the impact situations like this have on your mental health, and that of those around you.