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St. Patrick's Day Parade Marches Through Tryon Street Saturday

After a three-year hiatus, Charlotte’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to the Queen City this Saturday.

Union Co. School Board Adds New Rule On Transgender Student Athletes

The Union County School Board has added a new rule dealing with transgender student athletes.

Patchy Frost Possible Thursday Morning

Protect tender vegetation tonight, patchy frost is possible Thursday morning

Ex-North Carolina Congressional Candidate Enters Guilty Plea

A former North Carolina congressional candidate has pleaded guilty to a federal campaign finance violation.

Police Searching for Driver In South Charlotte Deadly Hit and Run

Police are still trying to locate the driver that hit and killed a woman in south Charlotte on Saturday.

Jerry Richardson Celebration Of Life Set For March 18

A celebration of life service for former Carolina Panthers founder Jerry Richardson has been set for March 18, 2023 at 11 a.m., at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Fuel Pizza In South End Closes Permanently

Another Charlotte staple is closing its doors for good as Fuel Pizza in South End closed permanently on Monday.

Four From South Carolina Kidnapped In Mexico, Traveled To Country For Tummy Tuck Procedure

Officials say two of the four South Carolinians kidnapped in Mexico are dead. The other two are back on U.S. soil, getting medical treatment. A 24-year-old has been detained, accused of keeping watch on the victims.

CMS Grandmother Upset With Lack Of Action After Alleged Sexual Assault On School Bus

A Charlotte grandmother's anger is growing, one month after she says another student sexually assaulted her granddaughter on a school bus.

DWI Suspect Faces New Charges After Crash Victim Dies

Statesville Police are searching for a man they say caused a crash that killed a man.

Atrium Health To Lift Visitor Restrictions Due To Decrease In Flu Cases

Effective March 7, flu restrictions limiting visitation by those aged 12 and under will be lifted at Charlotte-area Atrium Health hospitals. A significant drop in the number of patients being seen with flu-like symptoms prompted the change.

Charlotte Man Wins $100,000 Scratch-Off Prize

Balmore Bermudez of Charlotte took a chance on a $20 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize. Bermudez bought his lucky Mega 7’s ticket from 786 C-Store on Milton Road in Charlotte. Three $2 million prizes and three $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

Two Surviving Americans Back On U.S. Soil After Deadly Mexico Kidnapping, Taken To Texas Hospital For Treatment

Two U.S. citizens missing since their violent abduction last week in the northern Mexican border city of Matamoros have been found dead and two surviving Americans are back on U.S. soil. They were taken to a Texas hospital for treatment.

Panthers Inaugural Keep Pounding High School Classic To Feature Providence Day And Northwestern

Panthers Inaugural Keep Pounding High School Classic To Feature Providence Day And Northwestern High School. The first ever high school football game at Bank of America Stadium will kick off on Saturday, August 19th.

NC Governor Talks Prosperity, Culture War Warning

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper urged legislators in his State of the State address to keep fueling opportunities for the state’s citizens to succeed.

York Middle School Teacher Charged with Assault and Battery

York Police Department detectives have charged a former York School District One teacher with misdemeanor assault and battery on a student. The alleged incident occurred at York Middle School.

Fire Crews Battle Scrap Yard Fire in West Charlotte

Fire crews are working to put out a large pile of scrap metal that is burning at a west Charlotte business.

Children Barely Escape Being Hit By Car, Suspect In Custody

Two children barely escaped being hit by a car while trying to board a school bus in Iredell County. An arrest has been made according to law enforcement.