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Gastonia Man Charged With Making False Bomb Threat At Lincoln County Business

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says they have charged a Gastonia man with making a false bomb threat against a business in January.

Teens Can Workout For Free At Planet Fitness This Summer

Teens can workout for free at Planet Fitness locations this summer.

Hickory Police Seek Suspect In 3 Armed Robberies Cases

Police are trying to identify a man they say may have committed three armed robberies at local businesses.

Driver Killed, Passenger Seriously Injured After Vehicle Loses Control On I-85

Police say a vehicle overturned Wednesday night after the driver lost control on I-85 northbound while trying to change lanes.

Authorities Asking For Assistance Identifying Man Who Broke Into Lincoln County Emergency Communications Building

Authorities are trying to identify a man suspected of breaking into the new Lincoln County E911 Communications building earlier this week.

Authorities Arrest Catawba County Homicide Suspect In Transylvania County

Authorities say they arrested Joseph Barker, a Catawba County homicide suspect, in Transylvania County.

Weekend Lane Closures Will Impact Drivers On I-85 In West Charlotte

This weekend, lane closures will be in place along Interstate 85 in west Mecklenburg County as part of a $10.6 million improvement project between mile markers 36 and 28.

Chester County School District Closing May 1st For Teacher Rally

Schools will be canceled for all students and staff in Chester County on May 1, 2019.

Novant Health: Benefits Of Attending Open Streets 704

On Sunday, April 28, from 1-5 p.m., the city of Charlotte will close four miles of city streets to cars for the 7th annual Open Streets 704 event.

Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband Service Coming To Charlotte In 2019

Verizon identified Charlotte as one of 20 U.S. cities that will receive Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband service in 2019.

Panthers Free 2019 Draft Party Begins Tonight At 7pm

The Carolina Panthers will welcome NFL fans to Bank of America Stadium on Thursday, April 25 for the team’s 2019 Draft Party presented by Bud Light.

Hurricanes Stun Defending Champion Capitals In 2OT In Game 7

Justin Williams returned to the building that was the scene of his only Game 7 loss and left the ice relieved and redeemed after knocking off his old friends and defending Stanley Cup champions.

"Essay Mills" Target College & High School Students Using Social Media Influencers

Students paying someone to "ghostwrite" their essays. Online "essay mill" services are targeting high school and college students with slick marketing.

Community Activists Getting Heated After Watching Full Body Cam Video

Some are angry about the moments after officer Wende Kerl shot Danquirs Franklin on March 25th.

Driver Identified In Deadly York County Traffic Accident

A 71-year-old man was killed while turning out of a driveway Tuesday afternoon in York County.

Missing York County Teen Found, Arrested On Outstanding Warrant

Authorities say Julia Petagna was found safe Tuesday night in Fort Mill.

Americans Getting More Inactive, Computers Partly To Blame

Americans are becoming increasingly sedentary, spending almost a third of their waking hours sitting down, and computer use is partly to blame, a new study found.

Subaru South Boulevard Makes Donation To Friendship Trays

As part of its ongoing support of local communities, this Wednesday, April 24th, Subaru of America, Inc. (“SOA”) and Subaru South Blvd will present a check for $32,820 to Friendship Trays. Friendship Trays was selected by Subaru South Blvd as their hometown charity choice for the 2018 Subaru Share the Love Event.