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Hickory Police Issue Warning About Jury Duty Phone Scam

A jury duty scam has prompted Hickory Police to issue a warning to residents.

Early Voting Sites Open Until May 10th For The 9th District Republican Primary

One-Stop, in-person early voting begins Wednesday, April 24th in the Republican primary election for the 9th Congressional District.

Maiden Teen Killed In Lincoln County Collision

Troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol say a 17-year-old girl was killed Tuesday afternoon in a head-on collision.

Man Killed In Rowan County Plane Crash Identified As Former AirCare Pilot

The remains of a plane and its pilot have been found after officials say they went missing shortly after take off early Monday morning.

Lighted Sign Requirement Removed From SC Uber Safety Bill

Three state senators have made a big change to legislation that aims to improve safety for Uber and Lyft customers in South Carolina.

Walgreens To Hike Minimum Age For Store Tobacco Sales

Walgreens has decided to raise its minimum age for tobacco sales several weeks after a top federal official chastised the drugstore chain for violating laws restricting access to cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Two Suspects Accused Of Making $1500 Purchase With Stolen Credit Card

Police are trying to identify two suspects accused of making a $1,500 purchase with a stolen credit card Sunday afternoon.

Lincoln County Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested Monday after detectives executed a search warrant at his Maiden area home.

Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted In Albemarle

Police are trying to find a person they say robbed a local convenience store late Sunday night.

Hickory Man Arrested After Telling Authorities He Had AK-47, Grenades And Resisting Arrest In Alexander County

A Hickory man has been charged with impairment and resisting arrest following his refusal to comply with law enforcement commands after wrecking a vehicle in Alexander County.

Conover Man Sentenced To 6-8 Years For Trafficking Methamphetamine

Nhia Vue, 27, of Conover, has been convicted of Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Possession, Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Transportation, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon during Catawba County Superior Court.

Iredell County Sheriff's Office Asking For Assistance Locating Larceny Suspsect

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance locating a larceny suspect.

Carolina Rapids, Discoveries Soccer Club And Lake Norman Soccer Club Form Charlotte Independence Soccer Club

The Charlotte Independence announced a historic formation of the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club (Independence SC).

Jonathan Stewart Signs One-Day Contract To Retire As A Panther

Jonathan Stewart, the Carolina Panthers all-time leading rusher, has signed a one-day contract to retire with the franchise.

CMPD Investigating Four Shootings That Happened Within 15 Minutes In Charlotte

CMPD is investigating four shootings that happened within 15 minutes overnight in Charlotte.

Lancaster Man Charged With Trafficking Drugs

Deputies with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office say they arrested a man for trafficking drugs.

Gaston County Man Arrested Following Standoff With Police

A Gaston County man has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses following a standoff with police Monday.

Two Men Arrested For Putting KKK Hoods On Confederate Statues

Police say they arrested two people who climbed and placed Ku Klux Klan hoods on statues at a Confederate monument in North Carolina.

Hurricanes Rally Past Capitals 5-2, Force Game 7

Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist in the third period, and the Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday night to force Game 7 in their first-round playoff series.

Harris Adds To Endorsements In Early-Voting South Carolina

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is adding to her list of African American endorsements in South Carolina, the first test of the black vote in next year’s primary elections.

U.S. Expands Probe Into Air Bag Failures To 12.3M Vehicles

U.S. auto safety regulators have expanded an investigation into malfunctioning air bag controls to include 12.3 million vehicles because the bags may not inflate in a crash.