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Stanly County Schools Closed Wednesday Due to Natural Gas Outage

All athletic events and other after-school activities are canceled for these schools.

Union Co. School Board Votes To Start 2023 School Year Aug. 9

The Union County School Board is going rogue and not following state law when it comes to the school calendar.

Superintendent Search Community Survey Results Presented To CMS Board

The results are in. We're learning what the community wants to see in the next CMS Superintendent. District leaders brought in a local consulting group to survey parents, teachers, and people in the community.

NC Attorney General Josh Stein Brings Online Safety Program To CMS

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein introduced a new program to Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools on Tuesday. The program called "Family Technology Agreement."

Doctors Warn The Holidays Can Trigger Stress, Anxiety & Depression

Studies show that alcohol use increases by 70% during the month of December compared to other times of the year. Doctors say if you are in recovery and slip up, there are resources available to help.

Former VP Mike Pence Attends Dedication Of Billy Graham Library Expansion

Former Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Charlotte to attend the ribbon cutting of the Billy Kim Hall which will allow for training and events at the Billy Graham Library.

Gaston County Child Shot and Killed

Gaston County Police called to a mobile home park off Hickory Grove Road north of Belmont

Two Men Charged With Death By Distribution In Connection To Girl's Overdose In Gaston Co.

Two men are facing charges in connection to the death of a girl who overdosed on Fentanyl pills. The girl died September 26th. Officers found her unresponsive in the 800 block of Kiser Road near Bessemer City.

North Carolina Attorney General To Weigh Charges In Meadows Voter Fraud Case

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said it has submitted to state prosecutors the findings of its voter fraud probe into Mark Meadows.

Fallen Highway Sign on I-77SB Near Carowinds Boulevard Causes Backups

Drivers experienced heavy delays and congestion on Interstate-77 Southbound at exit 90.

Possible Motive in Murdaugh Murders

Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh will go to trial this January.

Wingate University Wraps Up A Successful Fall Sports Season

Wingate University just wrapped up it's fall sports season and a number of teams finished with some impressive runs in their NCAA's.

Prosecution Rests On Day 3 Of CMPD Officer Phillip Barker Trial, Closing Arguments Scheduled For Tuesday

Closing arguments are expected Tuesday morning in the trial of CMPD Officer Phillip Barker. He's accused of killing a CPCC student, James Short, in 2017 while responding to a call.

CMPD Addresses Concerns About 911 Response Time Amid Staffing Shortage

We're learning more about how staffing shortages are impacting 911 response times in Mecklenburg County. Some 911 callers have complained about being left on hold for several minutes during an emergency situation.

Wilks' Panthers Control Playoff Destiny With 4 Games Left

Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks’ stock is on the rise.

Officials: 3 Kids Under 5 Dead After NC House Fire

Three children under the age of 5 are dead and their mother was taken to a hospital after a house fire in North Carolina on Monday morning, authorities said.

UPDATE: Missing Davidson College Student Found Safe

Davidson College says the missing college student Aedan Somers has been found and is safe.

New Walking And Biking Trail Opening Soon Near Morganton Thanks To Help From Community

A massive effort is underway near Morganton to save nature and allow people to enjoy it. Not long from now, the Oak Hill Community Park will be opening to the public.