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S.C. Top Prosecutor Suing Maker of Oxycotin to Battle Opioid Crisis

South Carolina's top prosecutor is suing the maker of Oxycotin in the latest effort to combat the opioid crisis.

Wells Fargo Names Its First Chairwoman

Wells Fargo has named its first chairwoman, a move that makes history for the banking industry.

Heather Heyer's Friend: Heather Wouldn't Want Anger

A memorial Sunday, growing across the pavement in the same spot where 32-year-old Heather Heyer was run over by an accused domestic terrorist on Saturday.

Matthews Families Worried Development Will Force Them Out of Homes

More than two dozen families in Matthews say they're worried a development project could force them out of their homes. The town is considering a re-zoning plan to build 350 apartments off Matthews-Mint Hill Road.

Deputies Arrest One Suspect In Convenience Store Robbery, Looking For Another

Deputies have arrested a Catawba County man they say is connected to a strong armed robbery that happened Monday.

NCDOT Races To Repair Massive NE Charlotte Sinkhole Before School Starts

A massive sinkhole in northeast Charlotte is rerouting traffic, and the NCDOT is scrambling to get it repaired before school starts back.

Eclipse Glasses Are Running Out In Charlotte

Stores in Charlotte are quickly running out of the special glasses needed to watch next week's solar eclipse.

$28.75 Charge To Visit Elvis’ Grave During Vigil Upsets Fans

For nearly four decades, fans of the late singer Elvis Presley have made a solemn procession past his grave at his Graceland mansion during the annual candlelight vigil commemorating his death, without paying a penny.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Hosting Event Staff Job Fair This Weekend

The Charlotte Motor Speedway's Events department will host a job fair this Saturday at the zMAX Dragway.

Crowd Gathers to Memorialize Heather Heyer

Residents gathered in downtown Charlottesville Sunday afternoon to mourn the loss of Heather Heyer, and more.

Gov. Cooper Shares Thoughts on North Carolina’s Confederate Monuments

On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper shared his thoughts on North Carolina Confederate monuments to an online Medium post.

Suspect Charged In July Salisbury Homicide

A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death Monday morning.

Charlotte School Of Law Closing Immediately

The Charlotte School of Law has officially closed, according to an email from Lee Robertson, the president of Charlotte School of Law Alumni Association.

Matthews Approves 'Brunch Bill'

During a meeting of the Matthews Board of Commissioners on Monday evening, the Board voted (5-1) to approve an ordinance allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages before noon on Sundays. The ordinance went into effect immediately upon passage.