Local pastor sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sexual abuse materials
Investigators say Ashley Crouse had a book on his church computer that detailed how to sexually abuse children
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Daycare in Monroe being sued by family for shocking viral video involving child
The lawsuit claims Childtime Children's Center negligently hired and failed to properly train it's employees. According to the state's Child Development and Early Education website, Childtime had dozens of violations for lack of staff training.
NC Cemetery Commission investigates Lincolnton graveyard damage in search of answers
The North Carolina Cemetery Commission has answers for what is being done to resolve damage at a Lincolnton cemetery. WCCB reported Wednesday that customers of Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum were unhappy with the state of the graveyard.
Judge denies baseball player's motion for restraining order in bid for immediate eligibility
Judge denies baseball player's motion for restraining order in bid for immediate eligibility.
Lenoir man charged for distributing methamphetamine
Police have charged a man following an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in Lenoir and Caldwell County.
UNC Charlotte awarded Research 1 status
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has been awarded Research 1, or R1, status, the highest recognition for research universities.
Local students win national award at 2025 Junior Theater Festival West
Students representing Childrenβs Theatre of Charlotte walked away with a national theater award at the 2025 Junior Theater Festival West.
UPDATE: Missing Gastonia man with possible cognitive issues found safe
Police say a missing 84-year-old man with possible cognitive issues has been found safe by EMS out of our area.
Get To Know Your City: Harrisburg, N.C
In this week's get to know your city were, Nestled just northeast of Charlotte, Harrisburg, North Carolina, offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. Whether youβre a resident or a visitor, here are some top spots in Harrisburg you wonβt want to miss.
Arson suspect arrested after four fires at historic Charlotte school
Firefighters put out a fourth fire Thursday morning at the old Wilmore School on West Boulevard.
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles joins Gov. Josh Stein in recognizing School Bus Driver Appreciation Week
On Thursday, Feb. 13, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles joined Gov. Josh Stein in recognizing the week of Feb. 10β14, 2025 as School Bus Driver Week.
US Attorney for NC's Western District steps down
A US Attorney appointed by President Joe Biden stepped down from her position on Wednesday.
Twister Truck to be presented at Charlotte Motor Speedway AutoFair
From April 3-5, 2025 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, this yearβs AutoFair, presented by Camping World, showcases some of cinema's most recognizable rides.Β
Igloo recalls coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations
Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers sold across the U.S., Mexico and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a handful of fingertip injuries, including some amputations.
Love and baseball | Top sporting events in and around Charlotte this week
Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
BBB Scam Alert: Top Valentineβs Day Scams
This Valentineβs Day is shaping up to be big, according to projections by the National Retail Federation, which suggests that consumer spending will reach nearly $26 billion.
Local business owners weigh in on impact of tariffs
The idea is to protect US manufacturers from unfair competition, but some economists argue the tariffs will raise the cost of imported steel and aluminum products by several billion dollars.Β
Study: CLT generates $40 Billion in economic impact in the Carolinas
Charlotte Douglas International Airport contributed $40 billion to the economies of the Carolinas in 2023. It also served more than 53 million passengers and supported more than 184 thousand jobs.
