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NC Inspectors Say Mecklenburg County Health Department Getting Back On Right Track

State inspectors say the Mecklenburg County Health Department is on the right track after being plagued by some systemic problems.

Divers Recover Body of Missing Lake Norman Boater

Officials say divers have recovered the body of a missing Lake Norman boater.

Former NC Senator Sentenced For Mishandling Campaign Funds

A former North Carolina senator has received an eight-month prison sentence for charges stemming from allegations that he diverted campaign funds for personal use.

Iredell County Deputies Target 39 Suspects With Felony Drug Warrants

Early Tuesday morning, more than a dozen uniformed deputies and plain clothes detectives took part in a drug round up called 'Operation Zero Tolerance.'

2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At East Charlotte Thrift Store

Crews have now controlled a two alarm fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in east Charlotte.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing Concord Woman

Police need help finding a 21-year-old woman who was last seen on May 5th.

One Dead Following Accident On I-485

One person is dead following an accident on I-485 at the Wilkinson Boulevard exit.

Troopers Release Name Of Man Killed On I-77 Tuesday Morning

I-77 Northbound was shut down for several hours at Clanton Rd. due to a fatal accident involving a pedestrian that happened early Tuesday morning.

600 Festival Brings the Fun Again this May

A parade of colorful big rigs, an outdoor movie, racing stars in go-karts, and nationally-acclaimed musical groups all are part of this May's 600 Festival.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Coroner: SC Teen Died From Drinking Too Much Caffeine

A coroner says a 16-year-old South Carolina high school student who collapsed and died in a classroom had heart problems caused by drinking too much caffeine.

Tips Coming In in Dead Dog, Horse Investigation

The woman pushing for answers got some interesting tips, but still needs more help.

Missing West Charlotte Teen Found

UPDATE: Police say they found Sedillo around 11:45pm Monday.

Supreme Court Steps Back from NC Voting Law

Disapproving voters called it the most restrictive voter law in the country

Local Breweries File Lawsuit With The State Over Sale Limits

The Olde Mecklenburg and NoDa Breweries have filed a lawsuit with the state claiming sale limitations are unconstitutional.

Health Officials: Opioid Crisis Worsening In NC

The opioid crisis in North Carolina is growing after the state saw a 73% spike in opioid-related deaths over a 10 year period.

Tomorrow Voters Will Decide The GOP Candidate For The SC 5th Congressional District Race

On Tuesday, voters will head to the polls to decide which Republican candidate will represent their party in the 5th Congressional District race.

Garinger High School Student Tased after Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend

A 17-year-old Garinger High School student is in jail, accused of domestic violence. Police say he assaulted his 16-year-old girlfriend on campus and then attacked school resource officers who tried to stop him.