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Lightning Strike Sparks Apartment Fire In East Charlotte

Firefighters say that a lightning strike sparked a massive two-alarm apartment fire that took 60 firefighters to get it under control.

Increased Use Of Tannerite Explosive In York County

York County deputies have witnessed an increased use of tannerite, an explosive commonly used to remove beaver dams on resident properties.

South Carolina Community Pays Tribute To Teen Shot And Killed By Gas Store Owner

A South Carolina gas station owner was charged Monday with murder in the death of a 14-year-old boy whom he allegedly chased from the store and shot in the back, the sheriff said. The Sheriff says the boy did not steal anything from the store.

Police In Search Of Missing Gastonia Man

Police are in search of missing Gastonia resident, Derek Vause Junior.

CityLYNX Gold Line to Change Operation Hours

Effective June 5, 2023, the CityLYNX Gold Line will temporarily change its hours of operation as part of the June service changes.

Knights & Oklahoma Joe’s Host “Joe-nanza” At Truist Field June 4th

Charlotte Knights and Oklahoma Joe’s – the Official Smoker and Grill of the team – are kicking off “Joe-nanza” at Truist Field on Sunday, June 4th.

AP: Community Mourns Teenager's Death After Gas Station Owner Charged With Murder

Elected officials met a South Carolina community mourning the death of a 14-year-old boy who authorities say was fatally shot in the back by a gas station owner with calls to channel their righteous anger into collective support and political action.

Jury Convicts Man Of Murdering Charlotte Store Owner

The man who fatally shot Charlotte store owner, Massaquoi Kotay has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of murder and a firearm offense.

Serial Bank Robber Carrying Minion Lunchbox Arrested

The man accused of robbing banks in Statesville and Salisbury over the last week has now been arrested after robbing an additional bank in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Community Members Hold Walk For Samantha Miller In Pineville Park

The Mothers Against Drunk Driving non-profit organization will hold a walk supporting Samantha Miller, the newlywed bride killed by a drunk driver on her wedding night in early May.

Office Of Violence Prevention Launches Campaign During Gun Violence Awareness Month

June focuses on Gun Violence Awareness, and Mecklenburg County Public Health’s Office of Violence Prevention will spotlight awareness and education throughout the month.

Suspect Arrested After Fraley Church Road Murder Investigation

A man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 26-year-old man on Friday, June 2nd

Father And Son Busted For Drugs At Church In Davidson County

A father and son were arrested after police seized several grams of mushrooms, 12 pounds of marijuana, and several other marijuana-related products from the fellowship home behind a Lexington church.

NC Department Of Environmental Quality Issues Air Quality Alert Until 10:00PM

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone for several North Carolina counties.

Up 'n Adam: Carolina Harbor

Adam Wurtzel took his "Up 'n Adam" crew to the Carolina Harbor Water Park for a morning of thrilling slides and lots of fun.

Atrium Health Breaks Ground On Hospital That Will Provide Critical Care To North Mecklenburg County

Atrium Health broke ground Wednesday on its newest hospital, Atrium Health Lake Norman.

Your 2023 Hurricane Season Outlook

As the calendar turns to June, hurricane season is officially underway. So, will 2023 continue the tepid trend 2022 started? Or will it get red-hot like the record-breaking 2020 & 2021 seasons?

$4,000 Reward Offered For 2 Stolen French Bulldogs

More than two weeks and counting since someone broke into a northwest Charlotte home and stole two French bulldogs. Now, the dogs' owner is speaking out, scared but determined to spread the word that she wants her dogs back.