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Iredell County Sergeant Dies From COVID Complications

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday that one of their own sergeants has died from COVID-19 complications.

Panthers Acquire Gilmore From Pats For 6th-Round Pick In ’23

The Carolina Panthers have acquired veteran cornerback and 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore from the New England Patriots for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick.

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CMPD Animal Care & Control Offers Free Pet Services At Upcoming Subaru South Blvd Presents: For The Love Of Pets Day Event

Join CMPD Animal Care & Control for the Subaru South Blvd Presents: For The Love Of Pets Day event this Saturday, October 9th. FREE clinic services available such as pet exams, core vaccines, microchips, and pet I.D. tags from 8 AM – 10:45 AM and fee-waived adoptions from 11 AM - 5 PM.

Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Fired For Allegedly Having Sex With Inmate

A Mecklenburg County detention officer is facing criminal charges after she allegedly had sex with an inmate, the sheriff's office announced Tuesday.

Wilson's World: At A Locally Owned Ballantyne Restaurant That Is Honoring A Fallen Firefighter.

Linay and Mike Sheltra joined Wilson at the Famous Toastery in Ballantyne. They are the parents of Fallen Firefighter Richard Sheltra and have just returned from the National Firefighters Memorial.

Bat Tests Positive For Rabies In Southeast Charlotte

A rabies alert was sent out to residents of Holbrook Drive in southeast Charlotte after a bat tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.

Woman Dies Close To A Month After Northeast Charlotte Crash With Stolen Vehicle

A woman who was seriously injured during a northeast Charlotte crash with a vehicle that was stolen has died close to a month later, according to police.

Two Dead In Southeast Charlotte Crash, Victims Identified

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the two people who died in a southeast Charlotte crash Monday afternoon.

One Person Killed In Deadly Accident on 77 South at 85

One person was killed in a major crash Wednesday morning on I-77 South at I-85. Details are limited but we know a news vehicle from another Charlotte TV station was involved along with at least 6 other cars.

Mecklenburg County Commissioners Pass Nondiscrimination Ordinance

Mecklenburg County Commissioners pass a nondiscrimination ordinance days after the city's NDO went into effect. The ordinance gives protections for people who work anywhere, no matter the size of the company.

Shots Fired Into Car on I-485 During Tuesday Morning Commute

Terrifying moments for a driver along I-485 in South Charlotte Tuesday morning. Police are looking for whoever shot into a man’s car during the morning commute.

Union Co. Parents Protest COVID Contact Tracing Notification Delays

Delays in contact tracing had parents protesting again outside Tuesday night's Union County School Board Meeting. Some say its taking more than a week before they're being notified about possible COVID exposures.

Student Athletes Punished After Olympic High School Walkout Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Sereniti Simpson is a former varsity volleyball player at Olympic High School. She says she's being punished for standing up for what she believes in.

Road Closures For Circle K Speed Street Begin October 5th

The 2021 Circle K Speed Street festival will be held in Uptown Charlotte October 7th-9th at Romare Bearden Park. The event is free and will include concerts by Chris Lane, Collective Soul, The Hamiltones, and many others.

Latest Blumenthal Public Art Installations: Intrude - Bunnies In The Park & Of Earth And Sky

The Bunnies are back in Uptown Charlotte! The latest Blumenthal public art installations in Charlotte are Intrude & Of Earth and Sky.

WICKED Defies Gravity At Ovens Auditorium In Charlotte

The Broadway sensation WICKED, the first Broadway tour in the U.S. to resume performances following the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, flew out of Ovens Auditorium on Sunday, October 3, completing a successful 32-performance run presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts (BPA).