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Fundraiser For Gastonia Mother Killed While Sleeping

The Gastonia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened Monday night on Morgan Street.

The Most Coveted Football Recruit In Charlotte History Savors The Journey

The most coveted recruit in Charlotte prep history is in the fight like everyone else. But let’s be clear, David Sanders is unlike anyone else you’ve ever seen.

Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks At Johnson C. Smith University

Vice President Kamala Harris paid a visit to Johnson C. Smith University today to discuss her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour

Public Health Director Dennis Joyner Announces Retirement

Union County Public Health Director Dennis Joyner plans to retire at the end of December after a successful 38-year career in public health across North Carolina.

Bob Harris, Former Radio Play-By-Play Voice Of Duke Athletics, Dies At 81

Retired Duke sports radio play-by-play announcer Bob Harris died Wednesday.

Charlotte Man Sentenced For Wire Fraud

26-year-old Frank Mercado pleaded guilty and will be sentenced to prison for defrauding 100 victims of nearly $700,000 through an investment scheme.

Charlotte Pastor Clint Pressley Elected President Of Southern Baptist Convention

North Carolina Pastor, Clint Pressley was elected South Baptist Convention (SBC) president Wednesday, June 12th.

York County Sheriff Race Enters Runoff

With 100% of precincts reporting, Michael Belk is leading the five candidates with 26.57% and Tony Breeden in second with 25.81%, resulting in the race heading to a runoff.

Traffic Alert: One Of Two Lanes Closed On I-485 Outer Loop Due To Crash Near Statesville

One of two lanes is closed on I-485 outer loop at mile marker 23 near Statesville.

Free Event For Dads This Weekend

Molly Kenny with Charlotte Center City Partners is back with the can't-miss events across the Queen City.

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Tepper Foundation Pledges Largest Donation In Nourish Up History

Nourish Up, a nonprofit organization fighting food insecurity through Charlotte-Mecklenburg, announced The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation pledged its largest gift an organization history.

Charlotte Man Convicted Of Attempted First Degree Murder For Shooting At Officers In 2021

A jury has found 36-year-old Shelton Smith guilty of attempted first-degree murder after he fired at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers in May of 2021.

Cody Jinks on New Album and Charlotte Tour Stop

Adam Wurtzel got to chat with Cody Jinks about his new album, ahead of his Charlotte tour stop.

Statesville Seeing An Increase In Breaking & Entering Cases

The Statesville Police Department (SPD) has observed an increase in commercial breaking and entering cases over the past couple of weeks.

Fatal Crash On I-485 Leaves All Lanes Closed

At 5:30 a.m., a vehicle collision on I-485 Inner resulted in one person dead and two others injured and forced all lanes to close until 12:15 p.m.

North Carolina Voters, Inflation & The Economy

The May inflation report will be released Wednesday morning. If inflation shows more signs of improvement, it could lead to feds eventually cutting interest rates. Inflation has been elevated for more than three years now, and it impacts consumers directly, often shaping their overall view of the economy.