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The Carolina Renaissance Festival is Back

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is back for a 32nd season of medieval marvels spanning eight festive weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, October 4th through November 23rd.

Elon University And Queens University Merger

Queens University, Elon University announce merger aimed at Charlotte growth

Queens University and Elon University announce merger plans to "expand access, opportunity and educational impact in Charlotte."

Homicide investigation underway in Charlotte

Charlotte Police are conducting a homicide investigation after an early morning shooting that left a man dead and a woman seriously injured

Family Suing Over Man's Death At Transit Center

New Lawsuit accuses City of Charlotte of negligence in fatal transit center shooting

The family of a man shot and killed at Charlotte's Transit Center says more should have been done to keep the area safe. A new lawsuit accuses the City of Charlotte and Professional Police [Security] Services of negligence leading to death.

Water main break highlights list of flooding concerns for NW Charlotte home

A nightmare for any homeowner. Looking out to see water spewing from your front yard. Unfortunately, for Joey Starnes and her family, it's the latest of a long list of water problems jeopardizing their home.

Appeals court rules felony offenders can't be prosecuted for voting unlawfully by mistake

A federal appeals court has ruled that a North Carolina law making it a crime for felony offenders to vote before completing their punishments without knowing they were breaking the law is unconstitutional.

Morganton man charged in double homicide house fire

An arrest has been made in a double homicide house fire in Burke County.

The Bojangles Foundation fuels back-to-school season with large book donations and celebrates 2025 teachers of the year

As students sharpen pencils and step back into classrooms this fall, the Bojangles Foundation is wrapping up a milestone year of honoring exceptional educators across the Southeast through its 2025 Teacher of the Year program.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

Rock Hill man convicted for speedway murder

A Rock Hill man is going to prison for killing a man during a race at Lancaster Motor Speedway.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 13th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Saturday, September 13th.

Gaston County Mugshots September 13th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Saturday, September 13th.

Driver killed in fiery York County crash

A driver was killed after a fiery crash in York County early Saturday morning.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots September 12th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Friday, September 12th.

Fired MCSO employee sues Sheriff Garry McFadden for wrongful termination

Dr Angelia Riggsbee was fired last November by Sheriff Garry McFadden. Ten months later, the former MCSO business operations director is fighting back.

Governor Stein Announces Standing Orders to Increase Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

To increase access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for those who so choose, Governor Josh Stein earlier today directed the State Health Director, Dr. Larry Greenblatt, to issue Standing Orders if, in his medical judgment, it advances the public health.