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Beloved Belmont Drive-In Will Re-Open

The Belmont Drive-In, which re-opened just months ago after a decade-long hiatus, has suffered another major setback - but this one will take weeks, not years, to fix.

Council Votes To Move Controversial Substation In Pineville

Pineville Neighborhood Rejoices Over New Substation Site Change

Many who live in a Pineville neighborhood now feel relieved after Town Council members changed their mind.

Union County Dealing With Traffic Concerns Amid Growing Population

The census shows the county as a whole, grew 7.6% in a 3 year span. Pushing the population to 256,000 people. Making it the second biggest county in our area and the 8th largest in the state

Gunshot Victim Shot In Steele Creek Tells Her Story

Angela Smith was driving down Steele Creek Road in November of 2023, when a man pulled up beside her and fired into her car.

Carolina Panthers Release 2024 Schedule, Slated To Play In Germany

The Carolina Panthers have released their schedule for the 2024 season, which includes a trip to Germany for the first time in franchise history

"Raise The Age" Juvenile Justice Reforms Altered By North Carolina Senate

More youths accused of serious crimes in North Carolina would be automatically tried in adult court in legislation that advanced through the state Senate on Wednesday.

North Carolina Revenue Decline Means Alternate Sources For Voucher Spending Considered

Recently lowered revenue projections for North Carolina state government are making some state legislators think more carefully about how to pay to cover the new high demand for K-12 private school scholarships.

Angie Harmon Files Lawsuit After Her Dog Was Shot And Killed By Former Instacart Shopper

Actor Angie Harmon filed a lawsuit against Instacart and one of its former shoppers, who shot and killed her dog at her Charlotte home earlier this year.

Charlotte Knights Postpone Wednesday Night’s Game Due To Inclement Weather

The Charlotte Knights postponed Wednesday’s game against the Durham Bulls due to inclement weather in the area.

Indian Trail Town Council Argues Over Own Member's Social Media Use

The Indian Trail Town Council met Tuesday night to discuss how members should be using their social media accounts.

Missing 12-Year-Old Found Safe

12-year-old Samaia Brown was found safe after CMPD requested the public's assistance.

Overturned 18-Wheeler Causing Delays On US 321

State Troopers and EMS are responding an 18-wheeler that overturned on its left side on to the median on US 321 near mile marker 38.

Deputies: Three Arrested In Burke Co. For Narcotics

Three individuals have been arrested after fentanyl and methamphetamine were found at a residence in Morganton

Missing Kings Mountain Woman Found Dead

A woman who was reported missing was found dead near the roadside in Kings Mountain.

Charlotte Ticket Wins $1.1 Million Cash 5 Jackpot Tuesday Night

Someone who bought a Cash 5 ticket at a Charlotte grocery store won a $1.1 million jackpot last night.

Pedestrian Hit And Killed In Charlotte

A person was killed after they were hit by a vehicle in Uptown Charlotte overnight.

Carolina Renaissance Festival Hosts Auditions In June

The wildly popular Carolina Renaissance Festival is holding open auditions for colorful personalities of all types to bring to life the Festival’s make-believe Village of Fairhaven.