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Catawba County Sheriff Warns Residents About Recent Phone Scam

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on alert regarding a recent telephone scam.

Waxhaw Man Among Three Sentenced In Texas For Scamming Nonprofit Groups

A federal judge in South Texas has sentenced three men to prison and ordered repayment of more than $4.2 million in an investment scam targeting nonprofit groups.

Lincoln County Business Owner Holds Alleged Tool Thief At Gunpoint

An Iredell County business owner held a man at gunpoint until deputies could arrive after he reportedly caught the man stealing Thursday afternoon.

NCDOT: Lane Closures Suspended For NBA All-Star Activities

Thousands of fans will be coming to Charlotte for festivities leading up to the NBA All-Star game on Sunday, Feb. 17. The city is preparing to greet approximately 150,000 visitors over several days.

CMPD Charges Suspect In 1992 Sex Assault Cold Case

After more than two decades, a man is now facing charges for allegedly robbing two women at gunpoint and then sexually assaulting them in north Charlotte.

Carowinds Hosts Job Fair On Feb. 9th

The premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas is hiring 4,000 energetic, enthusiastic people to help ensure 2019 is the best year yet for guests.

India.Arie Coming To Ovens Auditorium May 9th

Ovens Auditorium will host four-time GRAMMY® winning artist/songwriter India.Arie on Thursday, May 9th.

Deputies: Waxhaw Man Arrested After Horses Found Starving And Eating Tree Bark

The Union County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man after they found his horses starving and eating tree bark.

Hospital Prices Now Posted Online

A new federal law is supposed to make shopping for health care easier, but finding the best care can be difficult when having to navigate through pages and pages of medical jargon listed on hospital's websites.

Several Area Hospitals Restricting Children Because Of Increasing Flu Cases

Many health care facilities, not allowing children until number of flu cases decrease. It's so widespread that Ashe County school district will shut down because of the virus.

Former Rep. Dingell, US’s Longest-Serving Lawmaker, Dies

Former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, the longest-serving member of Congress in American history who mastered legislative deal-making and was fiercely protective of Detroit’s auto industry, has died. The Michigan Democrat was 92.

Wells Fargo: Issue Not Related To "Cybersecurity Event"

Well's Fargo has issued an update to customers say the issue is "not due to any cybersecurity event" and that "any Wells Fargo fees incurred as a result of these issues will be reversed."

Local Hospitals Implement Visitor Restrictions To Help Combat Flu Outbreak

North Carolina health officials are citing a growing number of flu related cases across the state, so local hospitals are implementing visitor restrictions to help better protect visitors and patients.

Landis Town Manager And Finance Officer Resign Amid SBI Investigation

Landis Town Manager, Reed Linn and Town Finance Officer, Ginger Gibson have resigned due to an investigation into possible crimes involving town finances.

Two Suspects Charged In East Charlotte Breaking And Entering Case

Police have charged two men accused of breaking into an east Charlotte home Wednesday afternoon.

Health Officials: Flu Activity Widespread in North Carolina

Influenza activity is rising in North Carolina as we move closer to the peak of the 2018-19 flu season.

Ashe County Schools CLOSED Friday Due To Flu Outbreak

Ashe County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 8th due to an increase in flu outbreaks.

Hall Of Famer, Pioneering Manager Frank Robinson Dies At 83

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, the first black manager in Major League Baseball and the only player to win the MVP award in both leagues, died Thursday. He was 83.

'The View' Host Joy Behar Under Fire For Use Of Blackface

A new posting of a 2016 segment of “The View” is drawing attention to co-host Joy Behar, who in it shows a photo of herself in costume as an African woman.