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4-Year-Old Killed And Three Children Injured In Crash During Heavy Rain In Catawba County

A four-year-old was killed and three other children were hospitalized after a head-on crash Catawba County during heavy rain on Thursday morning.

Interstate 85 North Closed Near South Carolina Border Due To Car Crash

All northbound lanes on Interstate 85 are closed approximately five miles north of the South Carolina border due to a serious car accident.

One Killed In Gastonia Crash

One person was killed in a car crash in Gastonia on Thursday afternoon.

Billy Joel & Sting To Perform At Bank Of America Stadium May 10, 2025

Billy Joel and Sting - two of the most respected recording artists in history - announce a one-night-only North Carolina performance at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

Blue Ridge Parkway Closures In North Carolina Due To Storm Impacts

Additional Blue Ridge Parkway closures in North Carolina due to storm impacts.

Gov. Cooper Provides Updates On Hurricane Helene's Impacts On N.C.

Gov. Cooper provides updates on Hurricane Helene's impacts on N.C.

CMS Has Canceled All School Events Due To Hurricane Helene, Moves To Remote Learning Friday

Due to a tropical storm warning forecast for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, there will be no ASEP, after-school activities or district events, including athletics, club meetings and tutoring at any Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on Thursday, Sept. 26.

This Is My Brave CharMeck Shows Give Voices To Those Struggling With Mental Health

This Friday and Saturday, Mecklenburg County Public Health is putting on a mental health show series called, "This is my Brave CharMeck." Through a series of performances, artists well share their mental health story in hopes of helping others.

Charlotte Motor Speedway to Open Campgrounds To Welcome Hurricane Helene Evacuees

As preparations for next month's Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 weekend continue, Charlotte Motor Speedway opened its campgrounds Wednesday for evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Helene.

Cleveland County Community Honors Two Students Killed In Crash With Balloon Release

A community came together Wednesday to celebrate the lives of two local teens. The teens were killed in a car crash a week ago, right outside their school.

Foothills & High Country Prepare for Helene

Portions of the western Carolinas could see over a foot of rain through Saturday morning and the mountains will only worsen the flooding.

Former President Donald Trump Outlines Tax Breaks For Big Businesses

Former President Donald Trump was back in North Carolina today on the campaign trail. He visited a manufacturing company in Mint Hill where he released a plan to create more jobs.

Fourth Man Arrested For Fatal Shooting Of Three-Year-Old In 2021

Police have charged a man in connection to a fatal drive-by shooting in northwest Charlotte that killed a three-year-old boy in 2021.

Two Suspects Wanted In York County Shooting

Deputies are searching for two suspects in regards to a shooting at a mobile home park in York County on Wednesday afternoon.

Bahakel Communications' Founder Cy Bahakel Inducted Into Mississippi Association Of Broadcasters Hall Of Fame

Bahakel Communications' founder, Cy Bahakel, was inducted into the Mississippi Association Of Broadcasters Hall Of Fame.

Lincoln County Woman Wins “Life-Changing” $200,000 Top Prize

A Lincoln County woman sat in her truck on Saturday scratching a $5 lottery ticket when she realized she just uncovered a $200,000 top prize.

Statesville Woman Charged For Stealing From Her Job

A Statesville woman is facing charges after being accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her employer.

Walk To End Alzheimer's In Kannapolis Raises Over $70k

More than 350 area residents participated in this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Rowan-Cabarrus in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at Atrium Health Ballpark on September 21, raising over $70,000.