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Lincoln County Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested Monday after detectives executed a search warrant at his Maiden area home.

Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted In Albemarle

Police are trying to find a person they say robbed a local convenience store late Sunday night.

Hickory Man Arrested After Telling Authorities He Had AK-47, Grenades And Resisting Arrest In Alexander County

A Hickory man has been charged with impairment and resisting arrest following his refusal to comply with law enforcement commands after wrecking a vehicle in Alexander County.

Conover Man Sentenced To 6-8 Years For Trafficking Methamphetamine

Nhia Vue, 27, of Conover, has been convicted of Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Possession, Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Transportation, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon during Catawba County Superior Court.

Iredell County Sheriff's Office Asking For Assistance Locating Larceny Suspsect

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance locating a larceny suspect.

Carolina Rapids, Discoveries Soccer Club And Lake Norman Soccer Club Form Charlotte Independence Soccer Club

The Charlotte Independence announced a historic formation of the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club (Independence SC).

Jonathan Stewart Signs One-Day Contract To Retire As A Panther

Jonathan Stewart, the Carolina Panthers all-time leading rusher, has signed a one-day contract to retire with the franchise.

CMPD Investigating Four Shootings That Happened Within 15 Minutes In Charlotte

CMPD is investigating four shootings that happened within 15 minutes overnight in Charlotte.

Lancaster Man Charged With Trafficking Drugs

Deputies with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office say they arrested a man for trafficking drugs.

Gaston County Man Arrested Following Standoff With Police

A Gaston County man has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses following a standoff with police Monday.

Some City Council Members Want SBI Oversight in CMPD Officer-Involved Shootings

Some Charlotte City Council members are calling on the State Bureau of Investigations to have oversight in deadly CMPD officer-involved shootings.

Police: Gastonia House Fire Was The Result Of Arson

Officials with the Gastonia Fire and Police Departments are investigating an arson that occurred over the weekend.

Shooting Suspect Wanted By Salisbury Police

Police are trying to find a suspect accused of shooting a man at an apartment complex Sunday evening.

Traffic Alert: I-277 Bridge Work Continues This Week

Starting Tuesday night, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will begin installing a barrier wall on Interstate 277, so they safely can begin working on bridge joints on the Outer Loop crossing the railroad tracks, Morehead Street and Mint Street.

Rising Spotlight: Diamonds Direct Hosts Spring Designer Showcase

Diamonds Direct, a worldwide diamond powerhouse, announced today its spring designer showcase, which will take place April 26 through April 28.

Charlotte's Hopes For MLS Team Picks Up Momentum

Charlotte's hopes for an MLS team gained momentum with an announcement from the league that they plan to expand to 30 teams instead of 28.

NCDOT Holding Open House on "Superstreet" Plan for University City

This week you can weigh-in on plans for a "superstreet" in Charlotte. The proposal zeroes in on a busy stretch of University City Boulevard. NCDOT says the plan would improve safety and reduce congestion. But not everyone's convinced.

Industrial Hemp Grows in North Carolina as Regulations Get Worked Out

"We harvest on the 27th," said Nicole Burnette, while walking through her hydroponic hemp farm in South Charlotte, it's the only fully indoor farm in the area. "This is a variety called baox. It's a high variety in CBD-A," said Burnette. She and her business partner started Queen Hemp Company a year ago. They grow hemp plants indoors and have a contractor extract oils, including CBD. They then sell the oils and infused creams.