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Fmr. Rowan Co. Schools Employee Arrested

Former Rowan Co. Schools employee arrested while trying to board a cruise ship on warrant for indecent liberties with a student

A former Rowan County School employee is in custody after being accused of an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Crumbl Cookies in Midtown passes random inspection after viral video shows employees doing hair inside store

We've learned the results of a pop-up inspection at a Crumbl Cookies shop in Midtown.

Suspect Arrested For East Charlotte Murder

Suspect in east Charlotte murder tracked down, arrested in Texas

A suspect is in custody in connection with the death of a man killed in a grocery store parking lot in east Charlotte.

Charlotte Fire working to determine cause of two-alarm house fire in south Charlotte

Investigators are working to determine what sparked a two-alarm house fire in south Charlotte.

Dilworth assault suspect indicted by grand jury

The man accused of punching a woman and knocking her to the ground in Dilworth has been indicted by a grand jury.

Investigators Identify The Suspect In Officer Involved Shooting

CMPD investigating officer involved shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Autumn Frost Trail.

Cms Test Scores Surpass Pre Pandemic Levels

CMS celebrates historic academic gains on heels of turbulent summer for district leadership

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is celebrating a major milestone. Newly released state data reveals district test scores have surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time.

The HEARTest Yard new billboards on display around CLT

Adam Wurtzel spoke with Kara and Greg Olsen about 10 new billboards on display across Charlotte, through a partnership with The HEARTest Yard and Adams Outdoor.

The 44th Annual Historic Morganton Festival

Taylor Miller and Adam Wurtzel found out about the 44th Annual Historic Morganton Festival.

Rising Spotlight: Trane

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Brian Sanford from Trane about how now is a good time to make sure your HVAC system is ready and working to get you through these final hot weeks, and about some simple ways to keep your home comfortable.

Person killed after being hit by a vehicle during altercation

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident where an individual was killed after being hit by a vehicle on the shoulder of the interstate.

Defending NFC South champion Panthers look to take another step under QB Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers are looking to build on last season's success under quarterback Bryce Young. After winning the NFC South with an 8-9 record, they nearly upset the Rams in the playoffs. Young's development has been key as he threw for a career-high 3,011 yards and 23 touchdowns.

67 year old man charged after Taylorsville stabbing incident

A Taylorsville man has been arrested for his role in a stabbing incident that occurred on Tuesday.

Rising Spotlight: Hyundai Hope on Wheels

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with John Guastaferro, Executive Director, Hyundai Hope on Wheels about the organization’s mission to support the families, researchers, doctors, and children affected by childhood cancer, and about the progress they’re making.