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Up 'n Adam: Hanukkah

Adam Wurtzel went to Birkdale Village in Huntersville to meet a Rabbi from a local Synagogue to talk about the meaning of the Hanukkah celebration.

No Charges Filed Against FedEx Driver In Pedestrian Death

No charges will be filed against a FedEx driver for striking and killing a pedestrian on December 5th, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

CMS Board Elects Leadership Team As Stephanie Sneed Chosen As Chair Of The Board

Stephanie Sneed was elected Chair of the Board and Gregory Ranking was elected Vice Chair as CMS Board started its new term.

18-Year-Old Arrested In Connection To Southeast Charlotte Homicide In November

Police have charged an 18-year-old suspect in Greenville, South Carolina in connection to a homicide at a southeast Charlotte apartment complex last month.

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Panthers Stadium Extends Naming Rights Agreement With Bank Of America

The Carolina Panthers and Bank of America agreed to an extension for the naming rights for Bank of America Stadium, the team announced Wednesday.

Airport Expecting High Passenger Traffic Through Start Of 2024

Winter holiday travel begins Thursday at CLT and will continue through Wednesday, Jan. 3. with higher-than-normal passenger volumes.

Police Searching For Runaway Teen In Kings Mountain

The Kings Mountain Police Department are searching for a 17-year-old girl that ran away from home Wednesday morning.

Year's Most Active Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

The Geminids, which can produce over 100 meteors per hour at its peak, reaches a crescendo tonight.

Former Gastonia Police Officer Faces 32 Felony Charges

A former Gastonia Police Officer faces 32 felony charges following a lengthy joint investigation by Gastonia Police Department and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

NASCAR Hall Of Fame Opens Two New Exhibits Featuring Kevin Harvick And Kurt Busch

The NASCAR Hall of Fame has opened two new exhibits to honor the successes and careers of Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch.

Tesla Recalls Nearly All Vehicles Sold In US To Fix System That Monitors Drivers Using Autopilot

Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when using Autopilot.

Deadline Approaches To Sign Up For Marketplace Health Care

Some don't know if they qualify, others who are already using Marketplace health care, commonly known as Obamacare, aren't sure if they should switch coverage with the deadline coming up soon.

Neighbors Push Back Against Plans For Rock Hill Townhome Development

Tensions flaring as neighbors push back on a proposed townhome community in Rock Hill. A developer wants to build more than 200 townhomes on a 40 acre plot near Northwestern High School.

Gaston County Has 4th Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2023

Gaston County confirms its fourth rabies case of 2023 after a raccoon was found ill under a resident's porch.

AP: Kwamé Ryan To Become Music Director Of Charlotte Symphony In 2024-25

Kwamé Ryan was hired Tuesday as music director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina and given a four-year contract to start with the 2024-25 season.

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Monroe Police: Owner Of Union Soccer Academy Obtains Additional Child Sexual Assault Charges

Detectives with the Monroe Police Department charged Jorge Palma with four additional crimes relating to a previous sexual assault investigation at the Union Soccer Academy in Monroe, NC.

CMPD Releases Body Cam Footage From Viral Video Arrests Of Two Bojangles Employees

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released video of an incident involving officers and two Bojangles employees who were arrested for reportedly smoking marijuana on a public bench, according to police.

Community Culinary School of Charlotte and GenOne Named BofA’s 2023 Neighborhood Builders

Bank of America today announced Community Culinary School of Charlotte (CCSC) and GenOne as the 2023 Neighborhood Builders® awardees for their work advancing economic mobility and building up underserved neighborhoods in Charlotte.