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Alligator Captured By Cabarrus County Deputy, Wildlife Officers After Located Near Daycare

A Cabarrus County deputy along with Wildlife officers captured and relocated an alligator that was discovered yards away from a daycare Monday afternoon.

New West Charlotte Mixed-Use Project, Lower Tuck, to Finish Construction July 2021

Lower Tuck, one of the West side’s most exciting mixed-use projects, shares a construction update. The project by Third & Urban has a lot of positive momentum and aims to deliver in July 2021.

Two Arrested, Four Pounds Of Meth Seized In Caldwell County

Two people from Lenoir were arrested for meth trafficking after an investigation that spanned several months, according to officials.

Charlotte Symphony Announces The 2021 - 2022 Season

The Charlotte Symphony’s 2021–22 season celebrates three major milestones: a return to live and in-person concerts following a season away; the Symphony’s 90th anniversary; and Christopher Warren-Green’s valedictory season as Music Director, after twelve seasons on the podium.

Maria Miller Mint Hill Middle Doodle For Google

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Student Wins North Carolina Doodle For Google Competition

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Mint Hill Middle eighth-grader Maria Miller is the North Carolina winner for the Doodle for Google competition. She is now eligible to be one of the top five finalists to win the overall competition and have her Doodle displayed on Google for a full day.

52-Year-Old Man Arrested In Matthews Armed Robbery Case From Last Summer

The Matthews Police Department said after an extensive investigation into an armed bank robbery that happened in July 2020 a 52-year-old man has been arrested.

Novant Health Prepared To Begin Administering COVID-19 Vaccine To Children 12 To 15 Years Old

Following approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Novant Health announced that it is prepared to begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children 12 to 15-years-old as soon as Thursday, May 13 at 3 p.m.

Driver Wanted In Pineville Shooting, Believed To Be In Pennsylvania

The Pineville Police Department has issued arrest warrants for a driver accused of shooting into a person's vehicle while in traffic outside of Carolina Place Mall Thursday morning.

Family To See More Recordings Of North Carolina Deputy Shooting

The family of a Black man who was fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies in North Carolina is expected to view more than 18 minutes of body camera video of the encounter on Tuesday.

20-Year-Old Woman Fatally Shot In Rock Hill

A homicide investigation is underway in Rock Hill after a woman was shot to death Monday night, according to police.

Historic Move In Chester, South Carolina, Voters Elect All Black City Council

Four new members of the city council were sworn-in during a ceremony last week.

Bill Requiring NC Teachers To Post All Lessons Plans And Other Materials Online Passes State House

Demoralizing. That's what 7th-grade CMS teacher Justin Parmenter is calling HB 755 or “An Act to Ensure Academic Transparency." The bill passed the North Carolina House last week by a 66-50 vote and is now moving to the Senate. There are reports some GOP lawmakers say the legislation is necessary because they are concerned about what children are learning.

Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Could Lead to Higher Gas Prices

Prepare for pain at the pump. AAA says a jump in gas prices is expected following the massive cyber attack on Colonial Pipeline. Much of the system remains offline.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Issues State Of Emergency Due To Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Cyber-Attack

In response to the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in North Carolina and temporarily suspending motor vehicle fuel regulations to ensure adequate fuel supply supplies throughout the state.

Four Storylines To Watch When NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Return This Weekend

After more than a year-long delay due to COVID-19, it will have been 579 days since the NHRA’s top drivers last visited zMAX Dragway when they fire up their 11,000-horsepower engines on Friday, for the first of 3 days of nitro-fueled action at this weekend’s NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.