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Police: Identified Suspect In Fatal Gastonia Shooting Of 14-Year-Old In Custody

The suspect accused of fatally shooting a 14-year-old in downtown Gastonia Tuesday afternoon is now in police custody, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

Veteran Democratic State Lawmaker Insko Won’t Run Again

North Carolina Rep. Verla Insko, the longest-serving House Democrat currently in the chamber, announced on Wednesday she won’t seek reelection next year.

FBI Campaign To Raise Hate Crime Awareness In North Carolina

The Charlotte division of the FBI says it is launching a campaign across North Carolina to raise awareness about federal hate crimes and to encourage people to report them.

CMS Employees Will Be Asked To Provide Proof Of Vaccination Status; Anyone Who Doesn't Will Have To Take A Mandatory Weekly Covid Test

Phased testing will begin with unvaccinated elementary school staff the week of September 27th.

Groups Rally To Stop The Violence Days After Death Of 3 Year-Old

Several groups gathered at a “stop the violence” rally in West Charlotte on Tuesday night. Many were angered by the recent killings of young people in the city.

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Former Hornets Head Coach Gene Littles Dies At 78

Gene Littles, a former coach of the Charlotte Hornets who was the all-time leading scorer in High Point University men’s basketball history, has died. He was 78.

Audit: NC DOT Spent Less Than Planned, But Risks Remain

North Carolina’s Department of Transportation spent less than its leaders predicted during the second half of 2020, according to a state performance audit. But the report authors said the agency hadn’t carried out key recommendations named in an audit last year that had found several hundred million dollars in overspending.

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Charlotte Man Dies After Crashing Into Chester County Welcome Sign

A Charlotte man died after his van ran off Interstate 77 in South Carolina and hit a brick welcome sign for Chester County, authorities said.

13 Questions with Brianna Dahlquist

Meet Brianna Dahlquist. She's a fan of football, owls, and definitely promised to make me cupcakes. Get to know our newest Rising reporter and catch her weekday mornings from 5-9am right here on Charlotte's CW.

Lincolnton Man Arrested After Hiding From Deputies In Ceiling Of Convenience Store

A 34-year-old Lincolnton man was arrested Monday after hiding from officers in the ceiling of a Denver convenience store.

Worker Advocates Seek More NC Aid As Federal Benefits Expire

North Carolina’s unemployed need higher and longer jobless benefits from the state more than ever now that additional federal benefits created during the COVID-19 pandemic expired this month, advocates for workers and the poor said Monday.

Vigil Held For 3 Year Old Killed When 150 Shots Fired Into His Home

An emotional celebration of life was held in West Charlotte on Monday night in honor of three year-old Asiah Figueroa. The child was killed after more than 150 shots were fired into his home while he slept last Tuesday night.An emotional celebration of life was held in West Charlotte on Monday night in honor of three year-old Asiah Figueroa. The child was killed after more than 150 shots were fired into his home while he slept last Tuesday night.