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Suspected Car Jacker Facing Attempts To Flee - Facing Charges

Deputies with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of theft of a diesel truck at a construction site on North Jim Minor Road on Saturday, May 21st.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing 69-Year-Old Man Possible Heading To Charlotte

A Sliver Alert has been issued for missing 69-year-old Blake Krause Of New Hanover County after he was last seen in Wilmington, N.C. It is believed he is heading to Charlotte.

Dulce Dreams Cafe

Pastry chef Norma Zuniga introduces Charlotte to a fun twist of on tradition Mexican dessert.

Detectives Charge Maiden Man With Operating Chop Shop

A Maiden, N.C. man has been charged with operating a chop shop after investigators discovered him to be in possession of 47 Catalytic Convertors, an estimated value of $40,000.

Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Fest Coming To Ballantyne's Backyard Saturday

Enjoy a vast selection of barbeque options, beer and bourbon sampling and live entertainment from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ballantyne's Backyard this Saturday, May 21st.

Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Fired Over Assault Charges

A Mecklenburg County Detention Center officer was fired Friday after being arrested for the second time on assault charges stemming from an off-duty incident at his home.

Top 8 Charlotte Musicians You Should Be Streaming Right Now | PHOTOS

It's about time to start making your summer playlist so check out these hot, up-and-coming artists near you.

Mooresville Student Brings THC Gummies To Class, Paramedics Called To School

Officials say the paramedics were called to Lakeshore Middle on Thursday after a student brought in Delta 9 THC gummies and several students ate them.

Heat Safety Tips As Summer Nears

Extreme heat and humidity is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States. Be sure you know how to protect yourselves and your animals.

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"There's Nothing Funny About Climate Change" Comedy Tour Touches Down In Charlotte May 24th

Come together for a night of comedy, with a sprinkle of environmental justice mixed in, at Hattie's Tap & Tavern in Charlotte this Tuesday, May 24th.

SEC Accuses Charlotte Man Of Operating Ponzi Scheme

Federal authorities have accused a Charlotte man of operating a $7 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded at least 75 investors and using the money he gained to make mortgage payments and pay for private schools for his children.

NC Jobless Rate Falls To 3.4%, Dropping Toward 1990s Levels

North Carolina’s unemployment rate for April fell further below pre-pandemic levels and could be the lowest since the late 1990s.

Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing 62-Year-Old Gastonia Man

A Silver Alert has been cancelled for missing 62-year-old Phillip Tobias of Gastonia after he was found Friday.

American Airlines Flight Veers Off Runway In Charlotte

An American Airlines flight halted its takeoff from the Charlotte airport and ran off the runway on Thursday because of an apparent mechanical problem, an airline spokesperson said.

Smart Shopper: Free Family Fun Event At The Y

Smart Shopper: FREE Family Fun At YMCA + Discounts!

The YMCA still has availability and they have incredible discounts for members. The Y also has a free family fun event this Saturday, May 21st, 2022.

What The Tech: Lie About Your Age

Our parents told us it's best to always tell the truth. I've been preaching that to my kids since they were old enough to understand. Still, more and more kids are lying about their age online in order to create accounts for Snapchat, TikTok, and apps that require users to be at least 13 years old.