Driver charged after two killed in Catawba County accident
The North Carolina Highway Patrol says an underage girl and a 19-year-old died after an accident in Claremont involving a suspected impaired driver.
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CMPD says violent crime is down in Charlotte
Violent crime and overall crime is down in Charlotte, according to newly released mid-year crime statistics from CMPD.
Human remains found behind Statesville home
A death investigation is underway after skeletonized human remains were found behind a home in Statesville.
Embattled Charlotte City Councilwoman files for re-election
Embattled Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown filed for re-election Wednesday. Brown was indicted in May for fraudulently using $124,000 in COVID-era relief funds two years before she was elected.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles files for re-election
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has officially filed for re-election. Lyles was first elected to the city's top office back in 2017. If she's elected again, she'll serve a fifth term.
Harris Teeter manager arrested, accused of stealing $11K from store
Investigators say Brittany Gardner worked at the Harris Teeter on Davis Lake Parkway. She's accused of taking the cash over the course of several months, instead of placing it in a safe.
York Co. deadly shooting ruled as self-defense, no charges filed
The York County Sheriff's Office says it will not press charges against the man who shot and killed 69-year-old Joseph Lewis at a Dollar General store last Thursday.
Gaston Co. Sheriff's Office employee arrested, accused of falsifying time records
Detention Officer Ryan Poole was arrested on Wednesday. The 52-year-old is accused of falsifying time sheets and getting paid for hours he didn't work.
Salisbury Police make arrest in June homicide investigation
Salisbury Police Department detectives say 47-year-old Jamal Staton shot and killed 45-year-old Cleveland Davis on East Liberty Street.
CMPD charges teen in murder of 24-year-old man
We're learning a 17-year-old from Charlotte is facing murder charges. 24-year-old Dontre Williams was killed back in June on Milton Road in northeast Charlotte.
Shooting investigation shuts down roadway during afternoon rush hour
An investigation was underway Wednesday after a shooting on East Sugar Creek Road near Garinger High School.
AI-powered private school opening in Charlotte
An artificial intelligence-powered private school is coming to Charlotte in the fall. At Alpha School, teachers use AI to create lesson plans, grade papers and more which founders say frees up time for teachers to pay more attention to students.
UCSO discusses plan to take over patrol of Town of Wingate
Union County Sheriff's Office Lt. James Maye says they are still working through logistics, but expect the official transition to happen sometime in late September or early October. However, deputies have been patrolling the town for some time now.
Man charged with murder after Salisbury shooting victim dies
A man is in jail without bond charged with murder after a shooting victim died in Salisbury.
Sheriff's Office: No charges after deadly shooting at Dollar General in York Co.
No charges are being filed against a man who shot and killed another man outside a Dollar General store in York County.
USC Lancaster's Native American Studies Center archaeology lab named after first volunteer
The University of South Carolina at Lancaster's Native American Studies Center archaeology lab has been named after volunteer Fred “Henry” Shute.
Kendall Schmidt talks Big Time Rush tour ahead of the band's stop in Queen City!
Adam Wurtzel caught up with Kendall Schmidt of Big Time Rush as the band hits the road on their highly anticipated World Tour!
Charlotte named host city for 2026 MLS All-Star Game
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber joins Charlotte FC owner David Tepper and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to announce Charlotte as the host city for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game.
Wheel Meal Wednesday: Blasian Asian Way
For today's Wheel Meal Wednesday, Adam Wurtzel went to Blasian Asian Way, a business which has expanded since they began as a food truck.
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