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Northwest Cabarrus High Evacuated Monday Morning after Bomb Threat Note

Students were evacuated at Northwest Cabarrus High after school staff discovered a note about a bomb threat.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival Returns October 1 & 2

The popular Carolina Renaissance Festival, a combination of outdoor theater, circus, arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament, and feast, returns for 8 consecutive weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, October 1 through November 20.

One Dead After Early Morning Shooting In Salisbury

Police are investigating a homicide after they say a man was shot dead early Sunday morning on Old Wilkesboro Road.

Actor's Theatre of Charlotte Announces Permanent Closure

Actor's Theatre of Charlotte announced Monday that it will be permanently closing following the run of its current show Evil Dead the Musical. The show runs through October.

Toys For Tots Golf Tournament Gives Back

The Toys For Tots Golf Tournament is all about giving back to local charities.

Queen Elizabeth II Laid To Rest

Britain and the world say a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.

I-77 Reopens After Hours Long Shut Down, Power Restored to Thousands

I-77 North and South bound lanes are reopened after a early morning accident that left the interstate shut down for hours.

Hundreds Run For Cover Following Fights, Rumors Of Gun Threats At Carowinds

Carowinds officials closed the park early Saturday night because of the chaos. Police say they did not find a threat, and no one was shot.

Gaston County Mugshots September 17th

The mugshots for Saturday, September 17th. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Gaston County Mugshots September 16th

The Gaston County mugshots for Friday, September, 16th. All are presumed innocent until Guilty.

Cabarrus County School Leaders Debate Over Controversial Book In Schools

Monday, the Cabarrus County School Board debated over the book 'Looking for Alaska'. School officials recently discovered the books in the school libraries.

Burke County Man Fatally Shoots Alleged Intruder

An alleged intruder was shot to death early Friday morning after investigators say he entered a man's home and threatened him with a gun.

Crews Battle Massive Fire at Stanly County Business

Morgan Chair Company in Stanfield was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived

SCarowinds Returns Friday to Carowinds

Carowinds goes from theme park to scream park starting Friday night with the return of 'SCarowinds.'

CMPD Outlines Safety Plan Ahead Of The President's Cup Golf Tournament

The city of Charlotte is preparing for a huge week of PGA golf. The Queen City is hosting the President's Cup at Quail Hollow Country Club in South Charlotte.

Shelby High School Student Shot To Death Outside Apartment

A 17-year-old Shelby High School student was shot and killed the night of September 13, 2022. Shelby Police did not identify the student.

Couple Arrested After Allegedly Abusing Child For Five Years

A couple have been arrested after detectives say they sexually abused a child for five years in both Rowan and Stanley Counties.

58th Annual Festival In The Park Underway in Charlotte's Freedom Park

The 58th annual Festival in the Park kicked off Friday in Charlotte's Freedom Park. The festival features music, art and a variety of local vendors. Admission is free.