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Gaston County Mugshots May 11th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, May 11th.

Up 'n Adam: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" at SEA LIFE

Adam Wurtzel went to SEA LIFE in Concord to get a glimpse at some "Remarkably Bright Creatures," which is also the title of a new Netflix film which takes place in an aquarium.

The Edge: LaMelo is a dad- and the newborn gets ONE heckuva name

LaMelo Ball comes out with a shocking announcement on Mother's Day! The Charlotte Hornets point guard just entered his newest era-- dad mode.

Police: Massive apartment fire in NW Charlotte was intentionally set

Police say an apartment fire in northwest Charlotte was intentionally set. It broke out just after 10:00 Saturday morning on Dundeen Street, off Beatties Ford Road.

Investigators: Husband and wife die in massive house fire near China Grove

Crews arrived just before midnight Sunday to find the home fully-engulfed on Saw Road off Highway 152. That's near China Grove.

Local teacher charged with child abuse and assault

Deputies say they began investigating 42-year-old Christina McCarthy after an incident involving a student under the age of 12 on May 8th.

Police Searching For Home Invasion Suspect

Kings Mountain Police searching for man they say entered home with a sawed-off shotgun

They say Michael Wilson entered an occupied home, armed with a sawed-off shotgun. It happened in the Lake Montonia area, just before 6:00 Monday morning.

Man Arrested For Posing As Law Enforcement

Monroe Police arrest man for impersonating an officer and using blue lights on his truck

On Thursday, 911 callers reported a man driving recklessly while running blue lights from his truck. An officer quickly located 58-year-old Sean Alexander and pulled him over.

Former Mayor Jennifer Roberts Wants Interim Job

Jennifer Roberts says she wants to serve as interim mayor after Vi Lyles steps down

In a letter posted on X, Roberts says she would bring her experience as former Mayor from 2015 to 2017 and as County Commission Chair to the job.

Former Charlotte mayor, Jennifer Roberts, offers to serve as interim mayor when Vi Lyles leaves office

Former Charlotte mayor, Jennifer Roberts, has released a statement offering to serve as interim mayor – without pay, after Vi Lyles announced her resignation as Charlotte's mayor, leaving office on June 30th.