Officials say major intersection will be closed for 24 hours as crews clean-up train derailment
A major intersection in our area is entirely blocked off after a train derailment.
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Community members voice concerns at CMS board meeting
In the first board meeting since federal and state authorities started investigating Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools for financial irregularities, more than 50 people signed up to speak. Several people addressed the board, its decisions and its spending.
CDC: Nearly one in five U.S. children between ages 3 and 17 diagnosed with mental, emotional or behavioral health condition
Experts say we all have a role to play in ensuring the mental well-being of children and teens.
Morganton Public Safety responds to train derailment
An individual was transported to the hospital after multiple train cars were involved in a derailment.
Man charged after alleged sexual assault near highway
A man has been indicted on charges after sexual assault was reported near NC highway 181.
27-year-old man extradited from Florida to North Carolina after human remains found
The Burke County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in connection to human remains that were found at a Hildebran residence.
Historic Latta Place re-development site breaks ground
Mecklenburg County leaders broke ground on Monday on the redevelopment project at Latta Place in Huntersville.
The Town of Cornelius names its first female police chief
The Town of Cornelius is making history by promoting Jennifer Thompson to Chief of Police.
Jury convicts two men in the brutal stabbing death of Mary Collins in NoDa apartment
On Monday, a jury found two men guilty of first-degree murder in the brutal killing of 20-year-old Mary Collins.
Man killed on a Six Flags roller coaster was thrown from the ride and hit other patrons, police say
Police say an Atlanta man killed on a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from the ride and struck other patrons before landing below.
Residents weigh in on year-long data center pause
Dozens of people sounding off about whether Charlotte should move forward with data centers in the city. City council hosted a public hearing to extend the data center moratorium until October of 2027.
Midlands woman charged with exploitation of a vunerable adult
A 56-year-old woman has been charged with fraud and exploitation charges.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Adam Wurtzel learned more about the Walk to End Alzheimer's, happening Saturday October 24th in Charlotte.
Gaston County Mugshots October 12th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, October 12th.
Cancer for College brings inaugural golf classic to Carolinas
Cancer for College is bringing its inaugural Classy Golf Classic Carolinas to Verdict Ridge Golf and Country Club in Denver on Monday, Oct. 26.
Man dies after falling off roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia
A man is dead and several others are hurt after a tragic fall from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Two Hillsborough residents arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has arrested two Hillsborough individuals at a traffic stop on I-40.
Gaston County Mugshots October 11th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Sunday, October 11th.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 11th
Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, October 11th.
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