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CFD: Northeast Charlotte Fire Under Investigation

Firefighters responded to a home up in flames in northeast Charlotte on Friday.

Denver, N.C. Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

Lincoln County Deputies have charged a 37-year-old Denver man with 3rd degree sexual exploitation of a minor after he admitted to illegally downloading child pornography.

Police Investigate Shooting Near Gaston County Apartments Involving An Officer

Police are investigating a shooting involving an officer that occurred Friday afternoon near apartments in Gaston County.

CMPD: Woman Killed In Fatal Hit & Run Collision In North Charlotte

Detectives are investigating a fatal hit and run involving a pedestrian that occurred Thursday evening in north Charlotte.

Deputies Charge Elon Man For Attempting To Steal Copper From A Local Church

A 36-year-old Elon man was arrested and charged for stealing copper from a local Church on Tuesday morning.

Caldwell County Schools Vote To Make Masks Optional

During an emergency meeting Friday morning, the Caldwell County School Board voted to make masks optional.

Officials: Elderly Man Dies In Kannapolis House Fire

An elderly man died in a Kannapolis house fire Thursday afternoon, according to the Kannapolis Fire Department.

What The Tech: Romance Scams

Lady GaGa isn't the only one family with "Bad Romance". The FBI is warning people that romance scams are on the rise and the cyber criminals often get more active around Valentines Day.

Wilson's World: In Rock Hill At The New Mercantile!

There's a new Mercantile in Rock Hill! Wilson visited the soon to open second location, just a block down from the previous location.

North Carolina Gives Mecklenburg County 60 Days To Fix Jail Issues

A North Carolina state agency has given the Mecklenburg County jail 60 days to fix a yearlong staffing shortage which it says has made the facility unsafe.

New NC Advice Seeks To Keep More Virus-Exposed Kids In Class

North Carolina health officials have released new guidance for K-12 schools that are designed to keep more students and staff in class even if they've been exposed to someone with COVID-19.

Record Number Of North Carolina Businesses And Organizations Hacked In 2021

A record number of businesses and organizations in North Carolina were hacked in the last year. The data is according to a report released by the North Carolina Attorney General’s office.

Sam Mills Elected To Pro Football Hall Of Fame

Sam Mills has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

New Report Says More Than A Dozen NC Hospitals Not Complying With Pay Transparency Law

One year after a law requiring hospitals to post their real prices online went into effect, a report by PatientRightsAdvocate.org says a large majority of hospitals continue to hide the cost of care from consumers.

Governor Cooper Announces Sherwin-Williams Expansion In Iredell County Will Create 183 Jobs

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that Sherwin-Williams Company, the well-known global manufacturer of paints and coatings, will create 183 jobs in Iredell County as it expands its facilities in Statesville.