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Woman Dies After Becoming Ill On Flight To Charlotte

A 41-year-old woman died after becoming ill on an American Airlines flight from the Dominican Republic to Charlotte.

Statesville Man Accused Of Selling Crystal Meth

A man in Statesville is facing charges after investigators say he was distributing crystal methamphetamine from his home.

Bus Lanes Set to Open Soon on Independence Boulevard

The empty bus lanes on Independence Boulevard will be open for use soon, thanks to a $1.37 million contract the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded to Albemarle contractor NJR Group, Inc. in December 2023.

Gun Found At Rocky River High School

An investigation is underway after a student was found with a gun on the Rocky River High School campus, according to CMS.

Group Aims To Boost Black Voter Turnout Ahead Of Primary

In 2020 half of Mecklenburg County’s black registered voters cast a ballot – in 2023 that number dropped to only 71,0000.

North Carolina State Lottery Commission Issues Seven Interactive Sports Wagering Operator Licenses

The North Carolina State Lottery Commission on Thursday issued the first interactive sports wagering operator licenses to seven companies in advance of the launch of legal sports betting in North Carolina on Monday, March 11.

Police: Man Faces Weapons Charges After Killing Girlfriend's Father During Domestic Dispute In Gastonia

Police say they arrested a man after he shot and killed his girlfriend's father during a domestic dispute at a home in Gastonia.

Local Girl Celebrates 4th & 16th Birthday On Leap Day

For many of us, Leap Day is just another day. For about 360,000 Americans, it's the one time every four years they can celebrate on their actual birthday. Claire Lyons from Harrisburg is one of them.

Mooresville Fire Fighters Save A Man From A Burning Car

Three firefighters were running to grab dinner when the spotted a car on fire in the parking lot.

Local Black-Owned Wine Company Strives for Success

Only 1% of all vintners, or wine merchants, in the United States are Black. Even fewer are Black women. That's something this local trailblazer wants to change.

Gastonia Firefighters Awarded Medals Of Valor

Two firefighters with the Gastonia Fire Department received Medal Of Valor awards after rescuing a woman from a 175-foot cell tower.

Brothers Arrested In East Charlotte On Drug Trafficking Charges

Two brothers were arrested in east Charlotte after police say they seized eight firearms and found a large quantity of drugs at their residence

Durham Homicide Suspect Arrested In Charlotte Following Police Pursuit

Authorities have arrested four suspects, one of which was connected to a homicide in Durham, North Carolina, following a vehicle pursuit in north Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.

Charlotte Man Wanted For Multiple Robberies

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted for allegedly committing multiple robberies in the Charlotte area.

Eight Sports Wagering Operators Are Licensed In North Carolina To Take Bets Starting March 11

Eight sports gambling companies received North Carolina government licenses on Thursday so they can accept wagers from people in the state from mobile devices and computers in less than two weeks.

Leap Day Babies Born At Novant Health

Happy Leap Day! It’s the rarest birthday, and Novant Health is proud to introduce you to some of the babies born at Novant Health medical centers on February 29, 2024.