Alexander County Schools board member shot, killed by co-worker in Newton, police say
An 85-year-old man is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing his co-worker in Catawba County.
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Student-led intiative makes research more accessible
A student-led initiative is working to make academic research more accessible for middle and high school students.
Up 'n Adam: Carowinds opening Rip Roarin' Falls
Adam Wurtzel went to Carowinds to check out the construction for newly announced, record-breaking log flume ride Rip Roarin' Falls.
Cabarrus Co. Commissioner calls Juneteenth "a lie"
A Cabarrus County Commissioner is under fire for calling Juneteenth "a lie." Larry Pittman made those comments at Monday night's board meeting.
CMPD searching for missing mom of 3 who hasn't been seen in a week
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are urgently looking for a missing woman who was last seen a week ago in east Charlotte.
Sex offender arrested near local playground with children present
A sex offender has been arrested near a local playground.
Authorities: Sherrills Ford man encouraged 16-year-old to expose themselves on camera
A Sherrills Ford man is accused of child exploitation. The Catawba County Sheriff's Office arrested 30-year-old Dustin Lineberger last Friday.
NC House unanimously passes Dominique Moody Safety Act, now heads to the Senate
A North Carolina bill inspired by the tragic death of a six-year-old Charlotte girl is one step closer to becoming law.
Gov. Stein presents Order of the Long Leaf Pine awards to recipients
Governor Josh Stein honored some of Charlotte's most influential leaders with one of North Carolina's highest civilian awards.
CMPD investigating triple shooting that injures 2 juveniles and 1 adult
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a triple-shooting in Uptown Charlotte. We're told two of the people shot are juveniles.
And then there were five: Charlotte City Council narrows interim mayoral applicants
After hearing pitches from dozens of applicants, Charlotte City Council has narrowed a field of more than 100 applicants to five finalists in the search to replace outgoing Mayor Vi Lyles.
Child pulled from retention pond in Southwest Charlotte neighborhood
A child is in the hospital after Charlotte Fire crews rescued them from a retention pond in a Southwest Charlotte neighborhood. Medic says the child is at the hospital with life threatening injuries.
Adult, 2 juveniles hospitalized after shooting in Uptown
Police are investigating after an adult and two juveniles were shot in Uptown on Wednesday.
CMS Board of Education places Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill on leave pending an investigation into "administrative and operational oversight" issues
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education just announced that it has placed Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill on temporary leave with pay, pending an investigation into issues involving administrative and operational oversight.
Professional Fighters League returns to Charlotte
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will return to Charlotte later this summer.
YMCA to sell Morrison property in south Charlotte
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte announced it plans to sell the Morrison property in south Charlotte.
Rising Spotlight: Body Works Plus
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens visits with Brian Davies, president and owner of Body Works Plus, on what to do right away if you’re involved in an auto accident, and about some things to keep in mind when choosing a repair shop.
Police searching for missing woman in northeast Charlotte
Police need your help locating a woman who was last seen earlier this month in northeast Charlotte.
Fugitive arrested following pursuit in Monroe
A wanted fugitive with multiple outstanding warrants was arrested following a police pursuit in Union County.
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