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Tweetsie Railroad's Haunted & Historic Ghost Train Returns September 23rd

From September 23rd - October 29th, Tweetsie Railroad will transform at night into a haunted attraction that the whole family can enjoy.

Monkeypox Discovered In Meck County Jail

Mecklenburg County Jail Confirms Its First Case Of Monkeypox

Officials discovered a case of monkeypox during a scheduled health exam

N.C. Wildlife Officials Offer Safety Advice Ahead Of Deer Hunting Season

Archery season for white-tailed deer opens in North Carolina on September 10th, according to the N.C. Wildlife Commission. Hunters are being warned of the dangers of tree stands.

Deputies Arrest Man For Murder In Rowan County

After ten months of investigating, detectives have identified and charged a man for murder in the fatal shooting of a Salisbury man back in 2021.

Charlotte Knights To Bring Awareness To World Suicide Prevention Day With Charity Baseball Game

On September 10th, the Charlotte Knights will hold a charity baseball game for World Suicide Prevention Day starting at 7 p.m.

Embrace The Magic Of Family In An All-New Adventure That Will Spark Your Imagination In Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto!

For the first time, Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen & Encanto. This adventure on ice will be at Bojangles' Coliseum from September 29 – October 2, 2022.

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Food Truck Friday Coming To Downtown Albemarle September 9th

Friday is my second favorite F-word right behind food trucks! Join the city of Albemarle on Friday, September 9th for the city's monthly Food Truck Friday.

Gaston County Man Wins $2 Million On Scratch-Off

Joice Hardin Jr. of Gastonia tried his luck on a $20 scratch-off and won a $2 million prize.

Police: Man Shot In The Leg While Standing Outside Rock Hill Home

Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured in Rock Hill on Monday.

Family Still Seeking Justice 7 Years After Boy Shot & Killed At Birthday Party

A Charlotte family still needs justice, 7 years after a little boy was gunned down at a birthday party. 7-year-old Kevin Rodas was killed while picking up candy from a piñata.

FBI Continues Search For Missing Abby Patterson From Lumberton

September 5th marks five years since a 20-year-old woman went missing from Lumberton. The FBI is asking people to help find her.

Tractor-Trailer Overturns After Chase Across Three Counties

The North Carolina Highway Patrol says a tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate-77 after crashing into multiple vehicles over three counties.

Duke Mayo Classic Involving Two Historic North Carolina Hbcu's

Thousands Of Fans Converge On Uptown Charlotte For 2022 Duke's Mayo Classic

North Carolina A&T University takes on North Carolina Central University Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Sends Urgent Foster Plea

CMPD Animal Care & Control is asking the public to please help by taking a dog for a temporary foster assignment over the weekend and through Labor Day.

CFD: Crash Involving Semi Hauling Gas Closes I-485 Outer Loop

One lane has reopened on I-485 outer loop after a crash involving a tractor trailer hauling gas shut down the roadway on Friday.

South Carolina Public Health Expands Eligibility For Monkeypox Vaccine

In an effort to protect residents at higher risk of exposure from monkeypox and to help end its spread, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is expanding its criteria for those eligible to get vaccinated against the virus.