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Stores open and closed on Easter Sunday

As Easter Sunday approaches, shopping experts have compiled a comprehensive list of stores that will be open and closed.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 3rd

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, April 3rd.

Gaston County Mugshots April 3rd

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, April 3rd.

Hickory Police kill gunman who was firing at passing cars

Hickory Police shot and killed a man that was firing a weapon at passing cars.

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men's national player of the year

Boozer received 59 of 61 votes from AP Top 25 voters in results released Friday. BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa, another potential top NBA pick, received the other two votes after averaging a national-best 25.5 points per game.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 2nd

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, April 2nd.

Gaston County Mugshots April 2nd

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Thursday, April 2nd.

Charlotte's Kon Knueppel sets Hornets' franchise record for 3-pointers in a season

Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel set the Hornets’ franchise record for 3-pointers in a season.

Teen killed, another severely hurt in Gastonia shooting

Police in Gastonia are investigating a shooting that left a 19-year-old dead and another teenager severely injured.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 1st

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Wednesday, April 1st.

North Carolina Supreme Court throws out longtime suit over education funding

The North Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out longtime litigation over education funding in the state.

Big South to sponsor women's flag football as its 19th sport starting in 2027-28

The Big South Conference will be the first league in Division I sponsoring women's flag football as its 19th sport starting with the 2027-28 year.

2 arrested for bomb threats in Cleveland County

Two people were arrested after two bomb threats were made in Cleveland County on Wednesday.

Kannapolis Cannonballers Vs Hill City Howlers

Top sporting event around April 2nd – April 8th

Following opening week for the Charlotte Knights, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have their home opener this week. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.