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Operation Christmas Child Preparing More Than 2 Million Gifts In Charlotte

More than two million gifts are being prepared in Charlotte to send around the world.

Deputies: Hickory Man Busted After Thinking He Was Meeting Minor For Sex

Deputies say they arrested a Hickory man after he showed up at a prearranged location thinking he was meeting a minor to have sex.

Sheriff: 3 Charged After 3-Year-Old Shot In Chesterfield County

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office says three people have been arrested after a toddler was shot Thursday morning.

Hickory Police Investigating Robbery At The Blue Crab Skill Fish Games

Hickory Police are investigating a robbery at The Blue Crab Skill Fish Games business on Highway 70.

Fortune 100 Company Honeywell Bringing 750 Jobs To Charlotte

Honeywell, a Fortune 100 company providing software-oriented solutions for many of the world’s most complex industries, will locate its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, creating 750 jobs over the next six years, including 150 positions that are currently based in New Jersey.

Massive, Extended Data Breach Within Marriott's Hotel Empire

A security breach inside Marriott’s worldwide hotel empire has compromised the information of as many as 500 million guests, exposing in some cases credit card numbers, passport numbers and birthdates, the company said Friday.

Gardner-Webb University’s Online Nursing Programs Ranked No. 9 in Nation

Gardner-Webb University’s online nursing programs have achieved national recognition. OnlineColleges.com, an education information website, ranked the GWU Hunt School of Nursing (HSON) as No. 9 in the country. “The Hunt School of Nursing has a proud legacy of providing a…

Epicenter Festival Replaces Carolina Rebellion, Moves To Rockingham

Epicenter Festival--a new 3-day destination music experience from premier independent U.S. music festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents--will debut in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region, at the newly created Rockingham Festival Grounds in Richmond County, North Carolina on Friday, May 10, Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2019.

ACC Championship Gameday Guide

It's a big weekend for college football in the Queen City!

Police: 4-Year-Old Boy Who Went Missing Has Been Found Safe

4-year-old Justin Idiarte who went missing early this morning has been found safe.

Accusations of Absentee Ballot Tampering Raising Concerns in NC District 9 Results

Outrageous allegations in a narrowly won Charlotte-area election. Now, there are questions about the NC 9th Congressional District race, and the Mark Harris campaign.

Armed Robberies And Police Chase--Five Teens Charged In Connection

An attempted traffic stop, turning into a police chase. Five teenagers in the car as it smashed into several other vehicles at Eastway Drive near Shamrock Drive Wednesday night.

Lane Closures Continue On I-85 Project, Additional Lanes To Open

As work continues on the Interstate 85 widening project in Cabarrus County, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews are preparing to open up additional lanes in both directions between mile markers 55 and 63.

Lane Closures For Construction On I-277 Will Begin Next Week

Starting next week, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will temporarily close lanes on Interstate 277 as they continue working on a $16.3 million project to improve 22 bridges along the corridor.

5 Teens Arrested In Connection To Multiple Charlotte Armed Robberies

CMPD says the five suspects who led officers on a vehicle chase Wednesday night that ended in an east Charlotte crash were wanted in connection to several armed robberies.

Visit York County Announces Matchups For Inaugural Battle At The Rock Basketball Showcase

Visit York County is partnering with Phenom Hoops to host the inaugural Visit York County Battle at the Rock basketball showcase on November 30 and December 1, 2018 at Nation Ford High School.