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Rape Suspect Wanted In Union County

Deputies need help in locating 29-year-old Luis Alberto Cruz-Rojas accused of rape and sexual assault on a teenage friend.

Keffer's Union County Kia Showroom Hosts Grand Opening Celebration

Keffer’s Union County Kia has moved to a beautiful new showroom located at 4712 W. Highway 74 in Monroe, and had a huge grand opening event to celebrate!

Officials Identify Person Killed In Fatal York County Accident

The York County Coroner's Office released the name of the man killed in a fatal head on accident Friday morning.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Announces Plans For Turn 4 Sun Deck

Charlotte Motor Speedway officials have announced plans for the Turn 4 Sun Deck, a 42,000 square-foot hospitality area.

SWAT Arrests Gang Member After Executing Search Warrant At Burke County Home

Investigators say the Burke County SWAT team arrested a gang member after executing a search warrant at a home.

This Season's Hottest Bridesmaids Trends

CHARLOTTE, NC -- It's wedding season! Brides, grooms, and bridesmaids are getting ready to walk down the aisle! Your bridesmaids don't have to look like clones from every other wedding. Planning a…

Pink Social: Empowering Women While Lookin' Good!

Pink Social is a local clothing brand from Charlotte with a big goal in mind: empowering women.

Judge OKs DNA Testing of Officers in Murder Case

Next month marks nine years since a UNC Charlotte student was found dead on the banks of the Catawba River. The murder case for Ira Yarmolenko has already gone to trial and a suspect has been convicted. But there was a new hearing Thursday, as attorneys for the man who's now behind bars, fight to clear his name.

Driver Involved In Fatal 2016 Accident Pleads Guilty

The woman charged with second degree murder after a fatal drunk driving accident in 2016 pleaded guilty Thursday.

Dad Charged In 2016 Chokehold Death Of Daughter's Boyfriend Enters Plea

A dad charged with Voluntary Manslaughter in the death of his daughter's boyfriend pleaded guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter Thursday.

FBI Agents Raid Lakefront Home On Lake Wylie

FBI agents raided a lakefront home in Lake Wylie Thursday.

Gov. Cooper Offers $5000 Reward In 2011 Statesville Murder Case

Governor Roy Cooper has announced a $5000 reward from the State of North Carolina in the 2011 murder of James Brewer.

The Carolina Panthers' 2017 Schedule Is Finally Here

For the sixth time in seven seasons under head coach Ron Rivera, the Carolina Panthers will open the regular season on the road as the Panthers visit the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 10.

Rural Communities In NC Will Receive $10.6 Million To Support Economic Growth

The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 22 grant requests totaling $10,637,897, N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today.