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Waxhaw Police Foundation To Host 2nd Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament

The Waxhaw Police Foundation will host its 2nd annual fundraising golf tournament at Stonebridge Golf Course on October 13, 2022.

Fall Colors Crescendo Through October

Concerned about Hurricane Ian's impact on our leaf-peeping season? WCU's Dr. Beverly Collins puts your concerns to rest.

14-Year-Old Boy Speaks Out About Brutal Attack At Statesville High School

A 14-year-old boy is speaking out after being brutally assaulted inside Statesville High School. Camden McClain says a group of teens beat him up, knocked him to the ground, and stomped on him.

Shelter Animals At Risk Of Euthanasia If Not Adopted Or Fostered

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is sounding the alarm about the overflow of animals currently at the shelter. They made some progress with adoptions on Wednesday, but not enough.

Body Of Man Pulled From Lake Norman After Apparent Drowning

Emergency officials pulled the body of a man from Lake Norman Wednesday night

Teen Goes Missing In Gaston County

Police are looking for Day'Shawn Harden, 14, who was last seen walking away from Warlick Academy in Ranlo.

Charges To Be Reinstated Against 16K Offenders Whose Charges Were Accidentally Dismissed

The Mecklenburg County District Attorney is addressing a system error that led to the dismissal of 16,000 charges.

11-Year-Old Girl Missing For Days From East Charlotte Home

CMPD is asking for the public's help to find a missing girl. According to police, Jennifer Velasquez-Cruz, 11, ran away from her home on Oak Valley Lane in East Charlotte on September 30.

Joe Maus Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament Held In Matthews

The annual Joe Maus Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament was held this week in Matthews.

Authorities Investigating Fabricated Active Shooter Call At South Middle School In Lancaster

Authorities are investigating a fabricated active shooter call at South Middle School in Lancaster. Investigators say the report was similar to other fabricated active shooter reports at various South Carolina schools.

West Iredell High Teacher Accused of Sending Sexually Explicit Video and Image to Student

A teacher at West Iredell High School is facing charges after authorities say she is accused of sending a nude image and sexually explicit video to a student.

Arrest Made After Several Tires Slashed, Woman Shot in Rock Hill

Police have made an arrest after several tires were slashed and a woman was shot.

President Biden to Focus on Hurricane Victims in Florida, Not Politics

President Joe Biden will visit hurricane-ravaged Florida with a pledge that federal, state and local governments will work as one to help rebuild homes, businesses and lives — putting politics on mute for now to focus on those in need.

NASCAR Hall Of Fame 4th Annual "Over The Edge Charlotte"

Join the NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation in building a better future for youth across the Charlotte community. The signature fundraising event, “Over the Edge Charlotte,” will host its fourth annual event on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 11am-5pm.

Charlotte Firefighter Brings Gunshot Wound Victim To Safety After Altercation

CMPD is investigating an altercation between two men at the Berewick Town Center. One of the men in the altercation was shot sustaining injuries, however the injuries do not appear to be life threatening. Police have now arrested a suspect.

CMS Seeks Community Input Before Hiring Process For Next Superintendent

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wants your input in its search for a new Superintendent. Community surveys are underway with the school board expected to begin the formal hiring process early next year.