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NC Lawmakers will vote on allowing people to carry a gun without a permit

It could soon be legal to carry a concealed gun without a permit in North Carolina. Senators are scheduled to vote on the Freedom To Carry NC Thursday morning.

DoorDash driver claims Taco Bell employee threatened to shoot him over order

Terror at Taco Bell. A DoorDash driver says an employee threatened to shoot him in the head over an order.

New North Carolina governor seeks to freeze tax cuts, phase out school vouchers in budget

New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein wants Republicans in charge of the legislature to roll back upcoming income tax cuts and scale back private school vouchers that expanded dramatically recently.

Easter Bunny hopping to Concord Mills on March 28

The Easter Bunny will be hopping down the Bunny trail to Concord Mills.

Hurricane Helene: Full report released by the National Hurricane Center

The National Hurricane Center released the Tropical Cyclone Report for hurricane Helene on Wednesday. Helene is responsible for at least 248 direct and indirect deaths in the United States.

A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this year

Twenty-six Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year, including four in North Carolina.

Study: Charlotte among top U.S. cities with highest risk of drunk driving fatalities

Charlotte ranks among the top U.S. hotspots for drunk driving fatalities.

One person is dead following a shooting in the parking lot of the Mallard Green apartments.

Homicide investigation underway at University City apartment complex

Police were on the scene of a homicide investigation Wednesday afternoon at the Mallard Green apartments near UNC Charlotte.

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SHEIN X celebrates local Charlotte-area artists and designers

The Global online fashion retailer SHEIN hosted an event to celebrate local Charlotte-area designers, Brittany Frost and Chanel Scales, who are part of the SHEIN X Designer Incubator Program.

Markets up after Federal Reserve decision to keep interest rate unchanged

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year, though more policymakers forecast fewer cuts.

Governor announces NC budget proposal, what he's asking for

Governor Josh Stein announced his 2025-2027 budget proposal in Raleigh on Wednesday. The budget makes investments in the economy, families, education, workforce, health care, and public safety.

Demonstrators gather outside of the Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore, on Friday, March 14, 2025, before a hearing regarding the Department of Government Efficiency's access to Social Security data. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks

In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures.

Man with ax killed by police at scene of house fire

A man with an ax has been shot and killed by officers from the Pinehurst Police Department. They say he charged at them during a house fire.

No Man's Land: Charlotte's festival and market celebrating all women

The No Man's Land Festival is back for it's second year to celebrate International Women's Month.

Feds Criticize Meck Co. Sheriff Over Immigration Response

Feds and Local Sheriff clash over holding undocumented immigrants

Immigration Customs Enforcement has announced it has arrested 24 people between March 1st and 8th here in the Charlotte area. Federal officials say the number could be higher, but they claim Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden refuses to keep undocumented immigrants who have been flagged by the feds in jail.