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Smoothie King Releases Statement After Racial Slurs Printed On Receipts At Two Stores

Smoothie King has released a statement after racial slurs were printed on receipts in place of customer names at two separate Charlotte stores on Sunday.

Defend CLT: Quality Of Life For Those Lacking A Home

New conversations about Charlotte's affordable housing crisis.

Gun Found On Independence High School Grounds

Reports say a weapon and ammunition were found on Independence High School grounds Monday morning.

York County Humane Society Pets Of The Week

York County Humane Society is looking for a good home to adopt two special pets of the week.

June 3rd Last Day To Save On 2019 Gold Pass To Carowinds

June 3rd is the last day to save on a 2019 Gold Pass to Carowinds.

Carolina Renaissance Festival To Hold Open Auditions In June

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is calling for actors, entertainers, musicians, performers and colorful personalities of all types to inhabit the Festival’s make-believe Village of Fairhaven.

Panthers Pep Rally Planned as HQ, Practice Facilities Expected to Move to Rock Hill

The city of Rock Hill will hold a pep rally for the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday. The team is expected to move its headquarters and practice facilities to the Palmetto State. Lawmakers call the project "monumental" and a "crowning jewel" that will put South Carolina on the map.

First Stretch of Controversial I-77 Toll Lane Project Opens

After years of construction and controversy, the first stretch of the I-77 toll lane project is open. Drivers can take the toll lanes from Hambright Road in Huntersville to Exit 36 in Mooresville. The opening came with no ribbon cutting and little fanfare.

Keep Pounding 5K | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from the Keep Pounding 5K Saturday, June 1st.

Man Dies After Drowning In Southwest Charlotte

Medic says one person is dead after a reported drowning in southwest Charlotte Friday evening.

Pep Rally Scheduled For Wednesday, June 5th To Welcome Panthers To Rock Hill, SC

The City of Rock Hill will host a pep rally on Wednesday, June 5th to welcome the Carolina Panthers to the area.

CHEERS!! The SEC Votes To Allow Alcohol Sales In Stadiums, With Conditions

Bottoms up, Southeastern Conference. The powerhouse league bellied up to the bar Friday and voted to allow the sale of beer and wine at sporting events.

Mother Cited After Police Say She Left Her Child In A Hot Car At Northlake Mall

A mother was issued a citation Wednesday after police say she went inside a mall and left her 3-year-old child in the car.

Northern Section Of I-77 Express Toll Lanes To Open June 1st

I-77 Mobility Partners announced today that the northern section of the I-77 Express lanes project, from Hambright Road to Exit 36 in Mooresville, will open on Saturday June 1st, beginning at 10 a.m.

Motorist Tip Helps Officials Locate Caldwell County Man Missing After Running From Vehicle Accident

Caldwell County Emergency Services says the motorist who ran from a car wreck in Granite Falls has been found.

'Person Of Interest' Apprehended, Charged In Catawba County Homicide Case

According to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office, 32-year-old Justin Drew Dalton was located and arrested on Thursday, May 30th shortly before midnight. He is accused of murdering Emden Lee Syres Jr. on May 29th.

Wilson's World: Getting The Pups Summer Ready At Camp Bow Wow

Wilson was at Camp Bow Wow in Fort Mill where he's sharing tips to keep your dogs safe and happy this summer.

Rising Goes Flying At iFly

It's officially the summer of Rising and we thought we would start things off this year with a bang by having the whole crew go skydiving... with a twist.