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Faith-based medical hub working to combat local mental healthcare shortages

A new west Charlotte faith-based medical hub is actively combating local mental healthcare shortages.

Man Arrested On Child Exploitation Charges

UCSO: Man had child sex abuse material "so disturbing, it impacted...our most experienced detectives"

A Wingate man is behind bars after authorities say they received tips regarding possible child sexual abuse material being uploaded through a social media platform.

Us Senate Candidate Speaks On Iryna Zarutska Death

US Senate candidate Michael Whatley lays blame for Iryna Zarutska's death at Roy Cooper's feet

While at the Charlotte Fraternal Order of Police lodge in east Charlotte on Friday, former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley criticized former Governor Roy Cooper's policies.

Zarutska's Family Sues City Of Charlotte And Security Company

Iryna Zarutska's family sues City of Charlotte and private security firm

The family of Iryna Zarutska is demanding accountability after she was killed on a CATS light rail train.

CMS Board will vote on releasing details of superintendent investigation

Some CMS school board members are pushing to make the investigation into the superintendent public.

Severe weather roars through Charlotte on Friday night, downs trees and power lines

Friday's storms damaged several homes in our area. A tree crashed down on a home on Huntingtowne Farms Lane in south Charlotte.

Inaugural Paddle for Purpose Pickleball tournament

The inaugural Paddle for Purpose Pickleball tournament is Saturday, August 22nd.

Local man accused of making threats against staff and students at local high school

A Salisbury man is behind bars after police say they foiled a mass terror threat at a Stanly County high school.

Woman In Viral Arrest Video Faces New Charges

Woman at center of Shelby Police use of force video is re-arrested

The woman at the center of a viral Shelby Police use-of-force video is back behind bars.

Local stylist hosting free hair care event this weekend for kids headed back to school

A local hair stylist is hosting a back to school community hair day this weekend for kids.

Police investigating homicide in east Charlotte

Medic says one person has died following a shooting in east Charlotte.

Chester shooting suspect and victim died after alleged altercation

Deputies from the Chester Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting incident that left two people dead.

NC Gov delivers school supplies in Concord, says teachers still need more money

Students gave a warm welcome to Governor Josh Stein in Concord Wednesday. Stein delivered school supplies to W.M. Irvin Elementary School.

Silfab announces it is temporarily furloughing some employees

Solar panel manufacturing company Silfab is temporarily furloughing a portion of its work force at its Fort Mill facility.

Inaugural Carolina Bloom Music Festival

The first ever 'Carolina Bloom Music Festival' is coming to Charlotte's Blume Studios this weekend, August 22-23, featuring over 20 musical acts + food trucks, DJs and local vendors.

Gaston Co. Animal Control searching for person who abandoned five puppies

Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement is trying to identify the person who abandoned five puppies.

CRTPO weighs possibility of paying $60M penalty for rescinding 77 toll lanes support

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and Matthews want time to explore other ideas to relieve traffic congestion, but the state wants municipalities who are against the project to pay back $60 million dollars by October 5th.