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Upcoming Main Street Storm Drainage System Repair Project In Monroe

The City of Monroe Street Division will begin repair work to the storm drainage system in front of 200 N. Main Street on Tuesday, August 20.

Escaped NC Inmate Captured In Kannapolis

Escaped murderer Ramone Alston was captured shortly before 2 a.m. today at a hotel on Cloverleaf Parkway in Kannapolis, in an operation that included FBI Charlotte SWAT agents, Kannapolis Police and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.

DMV Adds New Options To Self-Service Kiosks

North Carolina residents can now access new features on the DMV self-service kiosks.

Road Closure Due To Deadly Crash In South Charlotte

A deadly crash has caused road closures between Carmel Road and Colony Road in both directions Thursday afternoon.

$50,000 Reward For Information Leading To Capture Of Escaped Offender

A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of escaped murderer Ramone Alston, 30.

Mark Robinson In Huntersville For Chamber Event

Lt. Governor Mark Robinson will be the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce PowerLuncheon speaker on Thursday, August 15th beginning at 11:45am at NorthStone Country Club. The Club is located at 15801 Northstone Dr. in Huntersville.

COVID Cases On The Rise As New School Year Begins

As the summer winds down and kids head back to school, health experts warn COVID cases are on the rise.

American Airlines Flight From Charlotte Makes Emergency Landing In Raleigh

An American Airlines flight that left Charlotte and was heading to Connecticut had to make an emergency landing in Raleigh.

Pet of the Week: Meet Diego

Does your family need a new furry friend? Find out how to adopt Diego or any of the dogs with CMPD Animal Care and Control.

Carolina Ren Fest Teams with Red Cross for Blood Drive

Help the community and get free tickets to the Carolina Renaissance Festival! Today from 1PM - 7PM at the Huntersville Blood Donation Center, you can donate blood to get a $20 Amazon gift card, and maybe free tickets to the Ren Fest.

Nc Highway Patrol: Former Nascar Champion Kurt Busch Arrested For Dwi

NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch Releases Statement Following DWI Arrest In Iredell County

NASCAR champion Kurt Busch releases statement following drunk driving arrest in Iredell County.

Half Of $1 Billion Raised By The N.C. Education Lottery Goes To Help Build And Repair Public Schools

For the second year in a row, the N.C. Education Lottery raised more than $1 billion in a single year with more than half going to help counties build and repair public schools.

Road Closure Due To Fatal Accident In East Charlotte

A fatal crash has caused road closures on Central Avenue from North Sharon Amity to Wilora Lake Road early Thursday morning.

Smart Technology Becomes Important Tool For Teachers & Students

Eighty-nine percent of K-2 teachers use smart technology in their classrooms.

New Park Coming to East Charlotte: Officials Want Your Input

The space on W.T. Harris Boulevard is only in the development stage right now, but construction will begin shortly and the first phase is planned to be open to the public by early 2026.

Duke Energy Line Worker Dead After Electrocution In Northwest Charlotte

Duke Energy Line Worker Dies While Working In Northwest Charlotte

A Duke Energy line worker has died while working in a neighborhood in northwest Charlotte. This is the second incident at the property in the past year.

NC GOP Recruiting Volunteers For Ballot Protection Team

The North Carolina GOP wants more eyes and ears at polls across the state on election day, so they are recruiting for the party's Ballot Protection Team.