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NCDMV To Begin Collecting Card Processing Fee, Per State Law

Per state law, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will begin collecting a processing fee on all transactions paid for with a credit or debit card on July 1.

Howling Heat: Keeping Your Dog Safe This Summer

On extra sunny summer days in the Queen City, asphalt temperatures can reach as high as 150° - that’s enough to give your dog second-degree burns if you’re not careful.

Small Town Of Stallings Seeing Big Growth

While Stallings might not have quite the population of the surrounding towns, it is growing as fast as them at 6.8% in the last three years.

New Club Leads Residents To Sleep With Ear Plugs In Plaza Midwood

Neighbors in Plaza Midwood are frustrated with a new club that they say plays loud music well into the late night hours.

Charlotte Hornets Select Tidjane Salaun With No. 6 Overall Pick

The Charlotte Hornets have selected Tidjane Salaun as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Lancaster Man Missing For Two Weeks

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office needs help in locating a missing 66-year-old man last seen over two weeks ago.

Judge Upholds North Carolina's Anti-Rioting Law, Dismisses Civil Liberties Suit

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a civil rights group challenging North Carolina's anti-rioting law, whose criminal penalties were raised last year by state legislators.

Pedestrian Hit, Killed On I-77, No Charges Filed

No charges will be filed after a pedestrian was struck and killed on I-77 overnight near Mooresville.

Mecklenburg County Woman Collects $250,000 Scratch-Off Win

A Matthews woman tried her luck on a $5 scratch-off and won a $250,000 top prize.

Hickory Man Sentenced For Owning Extensive Catalog Of Child Pornography

A Hickory man was sentenced Tuesday to 11 years in prison for possessing over 50,000 images and videos of child pornography.

“not Knowing Is The Hardest Part”; Family Still Searching For Missing Rock Hill Man

Deputies: Body Of Missing 26-Year-Old Has Been Found

The York County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the body of Zachary Patterson has been located in the Sharon area of York County.

Iredell County Sheriff's Office Arrest 11 In Drug Round-Up

As a result of a successful drug round-up, the Iredell County Sheriff's Office arrested 11 individuals in an attempt to rid Iredell County of illegal drugs.

Cooling Station Now Open In Gastonia For Those In Need

With extreme temperatures across the region, Gaston County Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) and Gaston County Community Support Services (CSS) have partnered with The Salvation Army and opened a public cooling station to help those in need.

SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster's Request For Disaster Assistance

Following Governor Henry McMaster's June 21 request, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by the June 10 severe weather are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans.

Rock Hill Gets $250k From HFH Following April Storm

Habitat for Humanity of York County (HFHYC) is proud to announce a significant commitment of $250,000 in funding to aid the recovery efforts on the South Side of Rock Hill after the catastrophic wind and hailstorm that struck the area on April 20, 2024.