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Union Co. Superintendent Will Not Face Discipline

Union County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mary Ellis will not face disciplinary action from the district after her name was cleared in a criminal investigation.

School Closed After Dozens Of Teachers and Staff Call in Sick After Catered Lunch

30 teachers and 16 staff members at Covenant Day School in Matthews called in sick Monday, after showing symptoms including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea over the weekend.

Cleveland county couple dies after explosion

A Cleveland County driver could face charges after police say he ran his car into a propane tank causing a home to explode. Now a family is mourning the loss of two loved ones who were inside the home.

Parents Upset They Weren't Notified Sooner About Sun Valley Threat

Some parents in Union County want to know why they weren't notified sooner about a threat against Sun Valley High School.

Norovirus: Here's What To Know

Cases of norovirus have been reported in the Charlotte area. Here's what you should know about the virus:

Mumps: Here's What You Should Know

Mecklenburg County Health Department officials have reported a confirmed case of mumps in the County.

WANTED: Mark Belton

Police are looking for a man who cut off his electronic monitor on Monday.

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NC Home Destroyed After Deadly Explosion

Two people have died and one is recovering after a truck crashed into a home overnight, causing it to explode.

South Carolina Inmate Charged With Threatening Judge

A South Carolina inmate has been charged with threatening a judge and deputy sheriff following an incident that occurred in September of 2015.

Morganton Looking to Add Downtown Housing for Millennials

City leaders in Morganton are trying to meet a growing demand for housing downtown. They say there aren't enough places to own or rent - especially for millennials.

Student At UNC Charlotte Diagnosed With Mumps

A student at UNC Charlotte has been diagnosed with the mumps.

Investigation Underway After Threat Found In Bathroom At Sun Valley High School

Union County Public School officials confirm they are working with law enforcement to investigate a threat that was written on a bathroom wall at Sun Valley High School.

CMS And Carowinds Join For New Reading Initiative

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools' Family Engagement Office and Carowinds have teamed up to promote literacy, and underscore the importance of reading with the Roller Coaster Reading Club.