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Report: NC Ranks #2 State In US For Women-Owned Businesses

That's for a variety of reasons including tax incentives, training and mentorship. We spotlight a new woman-owned small business as part of our National Women's History Month coverage.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Shares Meaningful Medicine With Families

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families at many Title I schools are benefiting from a Meaningful Medicine program, a partnership established by Atrium Health and Bank of America.

Charlotte And Albemarle Announce $10,000 Grant Opportunity For Nonprofits Empowering Youth

Sponsored by Albemarle, a grant of $10,000 is now available to aid an organization’s programming and initiatives focused on the upward mobility of youth.

Mecklenburg County Awarded $492,663 To Assist Emergency Food, Shelter Efforts

The funds were awarded under Phase 41 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), a federally funded program intended to help meet the needs of people experiencing hunger and homelessness in cities and counties throughout the United States.

Deputies: Lincoln County Man Arrested For Child Sexual Assault

Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office have charged a 43-year-old man with various child sexual assault charges.

Camper Explosion Injures Two In Gaston County

A man and a woman were hurt when an explosion ripped through a camper just after 10 p.m. on a property on Ferrell Grove Road north of McAdenville Monday night.

Tree Branch Falls, Kills 8-Year-Old In Burke County

Authorities say a branch fell from a tree, hitting and killing an 8-year-old in Burke County.

Up 'n Adam: Reed Gold Mine

Adam Wurtzel got very historical as he took a trip to Reed Gold Mine, where the first gold in America was recorded and discovered.

Homicide Investigation In West Charlotte

A homicide investigation is underway after a person suffering life-threatening injuries died in the hospital.

Coroner: Rock Hill Vehicle Crash Leads To Four Deaths

York County's Coroner Office is investigating a vehicle crash which led to multiple fatalities, including twin three-year-olds.

Armed Subject Arrested At Walmart In Monroe

Police say they have arrested a 32-year-old man after he wore a bullet proof vest and multiple firearms at the Walmart on W. Roosevelt Blvd.

Deputies: Teenager Arrested For Shooting And Killing 18-Year-Old In Lancaster County

A teenager has been arrested for shooting and killing an 18-year-old in Lancaster County, according to authorities.

Third Gun Found On UNCC Campus In 2 Weeks

19-year-old Brian Wise was arrested and is being charged with various gun and drug charges after bringing a gun on to UNC Charlotte's campus.

Police: Kannapolis School Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes

A former A.L. Brown High School faculty member has been charged with various sex crimes involving a child.

Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Ramp To I-77 At I-485

An overturned tractor trailer caused massive backups Monday on the I-485 to I-77 ramp in north Charlotte, but all lanes have been reopened.

Charlotte SHOUT! 2024

Uptown Charlotte will be filled with creative energy as Charlotte SHOUT!, an annual celebration of the city’s art, culture and community built on the pillars of art, music, food and ideas, returns March 29 through April 14, 2024.