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Burke County Sheriff Issues Phone Scam Warning

A new scam has officials warning residents to be on alert when answering their phones.

"Konnected To Comedy" Event Brings Laughter To Charlotte For A Great Cause

The Queen City got a little brighter last Thursday as The Konnected Foundation Inc. presented its first ever "Konnected To Comedy" event.

Hornets' Bacon Excited To Show His Improvement At Summer League

Charlotte Hornets swingman Dwayne Bacon says he is excited to show fans and the new coaching staff the skills he has been working on this off-season as the Hornets prepare for the Las Vegas Summer League, which begins on Friday.

Mecklenburg County Inmate Death Under Investigation

Investigators are waiting on autopsy results to determine how a Mecklenburg County inmate died early Thursday morning.

$10,000 Reward Offered In 2017 Charlotte Homicide Case

A $10,000 reward is being offered for any relevant information concerning the February 2017 murder of an 18-year-old east Charlotte girl.

Soccer Performance Camp Hosted By Novant Health Sports & Performance Medicine Powered By EXOS

Novant Health Sports & Performance Medicine powered by EXOS will host soccer performance camps for middle and high school athletes beginning July 9.

Sheriff: Man Tries To Set Burke County Home On Fire With Children Inside

Officials say a man tried to set a home on fire while five children were locked inside.

FBU Top Gun Showcase Returns To York County

The Football University (FBU) Top Gun Showcase returns to South Pointe High School for its annual national showcase event on July 8-14, 2018.

Union County Armed Robbery Suspects In Custody After Crashing Vehicle While Attempting To Evade Authorities

Four teens are in custody after they robbed an Indian Trail Verizon Wireless store at gunpoint and crashed a vehicle as they attempted to evade authorities.

Man Killed By Fireworks In Cheraw

Police say a man was killed by fireworks Wednesday night in Cheraw.

Charlotte Teen Who Died At North Carolina Waterfall Identified

A 16-year-old girl from Charlotte has died at a North Carolina waterfall.

Five People With Life Threatening Injuries After Crash On South Boulevard

Five people have been taken to the hospital after a severe crash on South Boulevard Thursday morning.

Fire Crews Investigating Cause Of Mooresville House Fire

A large fire on Lake Norman has a family scrambling to get to safety.

Rescue Tragedy: Local Firefighter Killed in Wreck

Michael Goodnight was on his way to what he thought was an emergency call when he was killed in a crash. The two women he hit are still in the hospital.

12-Year-Old Randomly Attacked At First Ward Park Left With Bruises And Scratches

His accused attacker is out of jail after turning himself in. That man's attorney says alcohol played a part in the attack.

American Airlines Employee Arrested After Trying To Pass Through Airport Security With Stolen Gun

An American Airlines employee was arrested after trying to pass through a security checkpoint at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport with a stolen gun.