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CMS Leaders Put National Report Card Scores Into Perspective

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School leaders are reacting to a national report card that showed record low test scores in math and reading.

Charlotte Hornets Players Bring Halloween To Hospitalized Children

Charlotte Hornets players Cody Martin and Mason Plumlee brought Halloween gift bags and treats to the children at Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital.

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Gastonia Man Got A $2 Million Treat Watching 'Halloween Movie' With Son

Joshua King of Gastonia received a treat, not a trick, when his “Halloween” movie night with his son got interrupted by a $2 million lottery prize.

Three-Year-Old Child Killed in Early Morning Crash in Statesville

Police say a three-year-old child has died after a traffic accident early Tuesday morning.

The Sandbox's Golf Tournament Raises Money For Their Weekend Of Believing

The Sandbox held a golf tournament to help raise funds to send their families with special needs kids to the beach for a weekend of fun, fellowship and so much more.

Russian Court Rejects Griner Appeal Against 9-year Sentence

A Russian court on Tuesday upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal.

Harris Teeter Hosts Hiring Event On October 27 For Permanent Retail Operations Positions

Harris Teeter has announced a hiring event scheduled for Thursday, October 27. The company is ready to hire hundreds of new associates in roles across all departments for full-time, regular employment. The event will take place from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. at all Harris Teeter locations.

Couple Sentenced After Stealing Money From South Meck Hs Booster Club

Couple Sentenced After Stealing $239K from South Meck High's Booster Club

The husband was also sentenced for getting fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans and using a portion to cover up the theft.

Victory Monday For Panthers After Beating Brady And The Bucs

Victory Monday in Carolina! Panthers celebrate first win since Steve Wilks was named Interim Head Coach. Will it be the first of many "victory Mondays" this season? WCCB's Kelli Bartik reports from Bank of America Stadium.

Livingstone College Hires Security Experts After Shooting

Livingstone College is addressing safety concerns following a shooting on campus

Gaston County Police Now Say Deadly Triple Shooting is Double Murder-Suicide

An investigation is underway after three people were shot and killed Monday afternoon.

Justice Thomas Temporarily Blocks Sen. Graham Testimony In Georgia

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday temporarily blocked Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony to a special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state.

CMS Posts Lowest Math & Reading Scores In National Report Card

A national report card on school achievement was released Monday. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools posted its lowest scores on record in Reading and Math.

Wife Claims Mooresville Man Allegedly Hid Cameras Inside His Own Home

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office says Chad Krantz, 50, has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Real Men Wear Pink Swing Fore A Cure Golf Tournament Raises Over $36,000

The American Cancer Society held its annual Real Men Wear Pink Swing Fore A Cure golf tournament on October 17 at Emerald Lake Golf Course in Matthews. More than $36,000 was raised.

Missing Salisbury Man Has Been Found

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office said Monday that missing Salisbury man Ellis Sisk was found late Saturday night.

No McCaffrey? No Problem For Emboldened Panthers Run Game

Days after trading star running back Christian McCaffrey, the Carolina Panthers ran for a season-high 173 yards and rolled past Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21-3.

Halloween Daze And Spooky Knights Happening This Weekend At The Carolina Renaissance Festival

Already the Carolinas' largest costume party, the Carolina Renaissance Festival becomes the place to celebrate Halloween! Enjoy FREE Child Admission with no coupon required for all children ages 12 and under.