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Third Accuser Testifies in Goins Sex Abuse Trial

Wednesday, one of Goins' former wrestlers testified about his close relationship with the coach. He said it became routine for the two to have sex in a school locker room.

NC DOT Defends I-77 Toll Lane

Officials say the hot lane would not only ease congestion, but could indirectly create as many as 20,000 jobs over the next few years.

Judge Rejects Union County Redistricting Lawsuit

Wednesday, a judge threw out the injunction filed by upset parents who wanted to stop the redistricting process in Union County schools.

Fire Crews Working 2-Alarm Business Fire in North Charlotte

Multiple fire crews are on the scene of a 2-alarm business fire in north Charlotte.

Man Clinging To Trunk On I-77 Arrested After Three-Hour Standoff

Rakeen Leverett who was recorded clinging to the trunk of a car and speeding down I-77 in South Charlotte, is in jail this morning after a three-hour standoff with police.

Couple Arrested After Stealing From Metal Recycling Facility In Stanly County

Christopher Talero, 27, and Heather Stacey, 40, were arrested on Friday and charged with felony larceny after stealing from a metal recycling facility on July 9 and 10.

FAA Bans Flights To Israel After Rocket Attack Near Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration has banned US carriers from flying to Israel for at least 24 hours after a rocket attack near the airport in Tel Aviv.

Chikungunya Case in Cabarrus County

North Carolina is up to ten confirmed cases of Chikungunya, with the first infected Cabarrus County resident bringing it back from the Caribbean.

New Report: No Evidence of Russian Involvement in Malaysia Airlines Crash

US intelligence officials say there is no direct evidence to show Russia provided the missile. Meantime, the black boxes from Flight 17 are now in the hands of Malaysian officials.

Bill Capping Sales Tax Rate Heads to NC Senate

A plan to cap North Carolina's sales tax rate at 2.5 percent is headed to the full Senate. If it passes, it could impact raises for teachers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

Over 200 High-Paying IT Jobs Coming to Charlotte

Spectra Group, based in New Jersey, is opening an office in the BB&T Center. The average salary is nearly $85,000.

Clover Woman Accused of Being Drunk and Allowing 9-Year-Old to Drive

A Clover woman is accused of being under the influence and allowing a 9-year-old to drive her around.

Health Officials Confirm Chikungunya in Cabarrus

Cabarrus County health officials have confirmed the county's first case of chikungunya, saying the patient was infected while traveling in a Caribbean country.

Police Looking For Three Suspects After $13,000 RTV Was Stolen In Lincoln County

Detectives are looking for suspects after a $13,000 RTV was stolen from Al Lane's Kawasaki on East Highway around 2:30 a.m. July 13.

More Wrestlers Take The Stand In Former Coach Sex Abuse Trial

Former wrestlers testified Tuesday morning in their high school coach Gary Goins sex abuse trial.

Union County's 911 Emergency Line Down For Cell Phone Callers

Officials say Union County's 911 service line for cell phones is currently down. Anyone using a cell phone who needs to report an emergency should call 704-289-1591.