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CMPD police officer arrested, charged with driving under the influence

Clover Police arrested Officer Stephen Brown just before 3 Monday afternoon. CMPD says Brown was off duty at the time.

Repairs begin on East Charlotte home where four officers were killed in a shootout

A contractor was seen working on the home where four officers were killed in a shootout on Galway Drive.

Wall Street rallies and recovers Monday's losses

U.S. stocks jumped in a widespread rally Tuesday, and other U.S. investments steadied a day after falling sharply on worries about President Donald Trump’s trade war and his attacks on the head of the Federal Reserve.

Supreme Court Public Schools Lgbtq Books

Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is signaling support for the religious rights of Maryland parents who want to remove their children from elementary school classes using storybooks with LGBTQ characters.

RFK Jr. plans to phase out eight artificial dyes from the US food supply

U.S. health officials said they plan to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial colors from the nation's food supply, triggering an overhaul of scores of brightly hued products on American store shelves.

Cars catch fire in local apartment complex parking lot

At least four vehicles are destroyed after a fire in the parking lot of an apartment complex near Cramerton.

Maynor Basquez has been sentenced to at least 57 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl.

Catawba Co. man sentenced to long time in prison for trafficking fentanyl

A judge sentenced a man convicted of drug trafficking in Catawba County to at least 57 years in prison.

Up 'n Adam: Museum of Illusions

Adam Wurtzel went to the Museum of Illusions to find out if seeing is really believing!

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, left, prays in front of the body of Pope Francis laid out in state inside his private chapel at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP, HO)

Funeral for Pope Francis to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica.

Catawba County father to serve at least 15 years in prison after toddler's death

Shayne Scronce was arrested in February of 2024 after his 16-month-old daughter died after she ingested drugs inside Scronce's house.

Students injured in school bus wreck released from hospital

All students who were hurt in a school bus crash in Chester County have been released from the hospital. Officials with Lexington County School District Two made that announcement Monday.

Tariq Bokhari sworn-in as Deputy Adminstrator of the FTA

Former Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari is officially the number two for the Federal Transit Administration. Bokhari tweeted pictures of his swearing in on Monday.

Local Charlotte Catholics remember Pope Francis

The local catholic community is mourning the People's Pope. Parishioners gathered for a holy hour of prayer at all Catholic churches throughout the region in honor of Pope Francis. The 88 year old died on Easter Monday after complications from a stroke.