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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.

An A I Private School Is Coming To Charlotte In The Fall

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 Of Patrol Of Wingate

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.

Jamel Staton is charged with the murder of Cleveland Davis in Salisbury.

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 Of Big Time Rush Discusses The World Tour Ahead Of Their Stop In Queen City

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.

UPDATE: 17-year-old charged with man's murder in east Charlotte

A 17-year-old is now charged with murder after a deadly shooting in east Charlotte. The shooting happened on June 24th on Milton Road near The Plaza.

Groundbreaking for Charlotte Fire Department's newest fire station

The city of Charlotte is getting a brand new fire station. Tuesday was the groundbreaking for Firehouse 46.

Union Groups Protest Outside Wells Fargo

Union groups protest, accuse Wells Fargo of employee intimidation

The Communications Workers of America teamed up with several other union groups to push for change outside the Wells Fargo Center in Uptown. The groups accuse the bank of intimidating its employees, and spreading misinformation in an attempt to stop them from unionizing, something Wells Fargo denies.

Fort Mill man dies after crashing motorcycle on Doby's Bridge Road

A Fort Mill man is dead after a motorcycle crash late Monday night. 24-year-old Justin Anderson crashed his motorcycle on Doby's Bridge Road just before midnight. He died at the scene.

Wingate Town Council To Decide Future Of Police Department

Wingate Town Council votes to eliminate police department

To little surprise, the Wingate Town Council voted 4-1 to eliminate their police department, despite a last minute plea from officers to residents to save their job.

New Candidate In Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Race

CMPD Sergeant running for Sheriff is endorsed by former police chief

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's race is heating up. Presumed incumbent Sheriff Garry McFadden now has another challenger in the Sheriff’s race. Current Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Sergeant Ricky Robbins has announced his campaign for Mecklenburg County Sheriff as a Democrat.