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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Proclaims June Pride Month

Governor Roy Cooper has declared this month as LGBTQ Pride Month in North Carolina to honor the state’s LGBTQ+ communities and their fight for equality.

Statesville Man Charged With 10 Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor For Possessing Child Porn

A Statesville man is facing ten counts of felony third degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.

Ross Stores, Inc. Expanding Distribution Operations In York County, Creating 700 New Jobs

Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross), a leading off-price apparel and home fashion company in the United States, plans to expand its distribution and warehousing operations in York County. The company’s $68 million investment is projected to create 700 new jobs over a period of five years.

Cabarrus County Sees Triple-Digit COVID-19 Increase In One Week

Officials with Cabarrus Health Alliance say there has been another COVID-19 related death in Cabarrus County in the last 24 hours. This brings the total of deaths to 27 in Cabarrus County.

Gov. Cooper Considering Making Masks Mandatory

North Carolina leaders are considering making masks mandatory as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and businesses reopen.

One Person Killed In Single-Car Crash On Queen City Drive In West Charlotte

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say a man died after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree.

Driver Charged After Woman Dies, Infant Seriously Injured In West Charlotte Crash

A driver is facing charges after a woman died and an infant was seriously injured after a multi-vehicle accident in west Charlotte Sunday afternoon.

Gaston County Woman Wins 'Supreme' $100,000 Lottery Prize

Martha Starnes of Gastonia took a chance on a $30 scratch-off ticket and ended up winning a $100,000 prize.

Police: Man Dies Several Days After Being Shot In Southeast Charlotte

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say Ray McLean III died from the injuries he sustained in a shooting that happened on June 12th in southeast Charlotte.

Justices Rule LGBT People Protected From Job Discrimination

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.

Tanker Into Building 3 Photo Credit Boiling Springs Fire & Rescue

Tanker Plows Through Spangler Hall At Gardner Webb University

Boiling Springs Fire & Rescue says no one was injured after a tanker crashed through Spangler Hall on the campus of Gardner Webb University.

Pandemic Leads To Bicycle Shortage Around The World

Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters fearful of public transit, and families going stir crazy inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have created a boom in bicycle sales unseen in decades.

CMPD Says 71-Year-Old Man With Cognitive Issues Found Safe

The CMPD says 71-year-old Henry Peterson has been located and is safe.

Rescue Crews Searching For Missing Boater On Lake Norman

Rescue crews in Iredell County are searching for a boater on Lake Norman, who went missing around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to reports.

Atlanta Officer Fired After Fatal Shooting Of Black Man

An Atlanta police officer was fired following the fatal shooting of a black man and another officer was placed on administrative duty, the police department announced early Sunday.

Pedestrian Dies After Running In Front Of Vehicle In Northeast Charlotte

The CMPD says a pedestrian died after running in front of a vehicle in northeast Charlotte Friday night.

Blissfully Humble Holds Food Drive

Local nonprofits continue to step up during this difficult time.

Florida Governor Signs College Athlete NIL Compensation Bill

Florida has cleared the way for college athletes in the state to earn money from endorsement deals as soon as next summer. That comes even as some in college sports want to slow things down due to concerns about how athlete compensation will actually work.