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One injured in west Charlotte house fire

One person was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a house fire in west Charlotte on Friday night.

Heartbroken Charlotte family searching for stolen dog

A South Charlotte family is in disbelief after they say a driver stole their pet and never looked back.

Ex Employee Claims Sherriff Made Her Change Documents

Fired MCSO employee claims Sheriff McFadden told her to change documents

A recently fired Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office employee claims Sheriff Garry McFadden wanted her to change travel expense documents.

VTGCLT pop-up shop grand opening at Camp North End

VTGCLT Pop is a full-scale pop-up shop in Camp North End that features handmade and vintage wares from 90+ of the best local and regional creatives.

Trump won more young voters, but many don't agree with him on issues

Young voters swung toward President-elect Donald Trump in this year’s election, but according to AP VoteCast, they’re not the staunchly conservative base that he’s relied on in the past.

Former South Meck teacher charged with sex crimes takes plea deal

A former teacher at South Mecklenburg High School accused of having sex with an 18-year-old student, has taken a plea deal.

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Technologies: Fiscal Q1 earnings snapshot

Akoustis Technologies, Inc. (AKTS) on Thursday reported a loss of $6.4 million in its fiscal first quarter.

Annual Cabarrus giving tree program

For the 20th consecutive year, the Wendy Gainey Memorial Christmas Tree is shining bright in the rotunda of the Cabarrus County Government Center

Northwood office leases more than 360,000 square feet in Ballantyne

Northwood Office, a commercial development leasing and property management firm based in Charlotte, announced it signed and commenced 33 new, expanding and renewed office leases from April through September 2024 across its Ballantyne portfolio

Whistleblower sounds alarm about destruction of tribal sites in NC

A career archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service says managers have been engaging in irresponsible and illegal behavior that has resulted in damage to Native American sites across the forested slopes of North Carolina.

Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education

President-elect Donald Trump has a vision for education that revolves around a single goal: to rid America’s schools of perceived “wokeness” and “left-wing indoctrination.”

NCDMV services restored after NCDIT mainframe issues

N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles operations were severely impacted by N.C. Department of Information Technology mainframe computer connection issues.

Registered sex offender arrested after being found with missing teen

A registered sex offender was arrested Thursday after being found with a missing 14-year-old girl in Monroe.

Record number of runners expected for 20th annual Charlotte Marathon

The 20th annual Charlotte Marathon is this weekend, and it is preparing for a record number of participants.

All clear given after bomb threat at Holbrook Middle School

Police are investigating a report of a bomb threat at Holbrook Middle School in Gaston County.

Country singer Tyler Childers to perform in Charlotte on 2025 tour

Country singer Tyler Childers is coming to Charlotte in 2025.

Conviction and 7-year sentence for Alex Murdaugh's banker overturned in appeal of juror's dismissal

The banker who prosecutors say helped Alex Murdaugh move millions of dollars around to avoid detection of his thefts in exchange for a share of the money has had his conviction and seven-year prison sentence overturned on appeal.