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AAA Provides Advice For Those Planning A Summer Vacation

If you haven’t booked your summer travel plans yet, AAA says you better do it soon. The Auto Club Group is seeing very strong bookings for cruises, tours, hotels and flights.

Couple Arrested On Drug And Weapon Charges In Lancaster

A couple was arrested on drug and weapon charges on Friday, May 5th in Lancaster, South Carolina.

EEOC Sues Charlotte IHOP For Religious Discrimination And Retaliation

The EEOC says an IHOP in Charlotte violated federal law when it required an employee to work on Sundays despite a previously granted religious accommodation and then fired the employee when he attempted to exercise his federally protected rights.

'it's Alarming': Local Daycares Struggling With Federal Grant Funding Set To Expire

'It's alarming': Local Daycares Struggling As Federal Grant Funding Set To Expire

Emma Biggs, director of Pathway Preschool said during the pandemic, stabilization grants from the American Rescue Act helped keep their doors open by offsetting costs and boosting salaries for teachers.

Arrest Made In 28-Year-Old Charlotte Sex Assault Cold Case

Police have made an arrest in a 28-year-old sex assault cold case investigation.

Firefighter Injured Battling House Fire in Union County

A firefighter with the Wesley Chapel Fire Department was injured while battling a house fire in Waxhaw.

Suffolk Punch Brewing Set To Open Cafe, Taproom, And Coffee Bar In SouthPark

The space includes a greenhouse roof, roll-up garage doors, communal beer garden seating, multiple bars, private dining rooms/event spaces, indoor seating for more than 300 people, a stage for live music, a children’s play area and ample outdoor space.

Lawsuit Filed Against York County Sheriff's Office After Deputies Shot Man Nine Times During Welfare Check

A lawsuit has been filed against the York County Sheriff's Office after deputies shot a man nine times while his mother was standing just feet away during a welfare check in 2021. The man, Trevor Mullinax, survived the shooting.

Caddie Lounge At Wells Fargo Championship

Go Inside New Caddie Lounge At The Wells Fargo Championship

Bahakel Sports Anchor Kelli Bartik takes you inside the new Levelwear Caddie Lounge at the Wells Fargo Championship

Bride Killed Moments After Wedding Reception

Family Releases Condition Update After Wife Killed, Groom Injured In Golf Cart Accident Hours After Wedding

The groom, Aric Hutchinson, is recovering from two broken legs, broken bones in his face, and brain bleeds. He is recovering physically at home and mentally coping with the loss of his wife and working with her family to plan her funeral.

Gun Found At Union County Middle School

Deputies say a gun was found at Sun Valley Middle School on Monday.

Teenage Girl Shot In The Neck At Northeast Charlotte Park

No arrests have been made after a 15-year-old girl was shot in the neck at Mallard Creek Park.

Ford Recalls Some Vehicles For Air Bag Inflator Installation

Ford Motor Co. is recalling certain 2004 to 2006 Ranger vehicles because replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.

Teen Struck By Car While Riding Scooter In Uptown Charlotte

A 16-year-old was hit and killed by a car while riding a scooter in Uptown.

Man Arrested After Pipe Bomb Like Devices Found At Hickory Church

Police say a man is in custody after he delivered two pipe bomb type devices to a church in Hickory.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ opens to $114 million

This weekend, “ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” which says goodbye to this iteration of the space misfits and its driving creative voice, director James Gunn, earned $114 million in ticket sales from 4,450 locations in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.