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AP Source: Hornets Give Coach Borrego A Multiyear Extension

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with coach James Borrego, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

Snake Owner Accepts Plea For Venomous Snake's Escape From His Raleigh Home

A snake collector whose escaped zebra cobra caused a frenzy for days this summer in a North Carolina neighborhood has pleaded guilty to a charge, agreeing in turn to pay restitution and give up his snakes.

Caretaker Arrested After Missing Avery County Woman's Body Found Buried In Concrete

Police arrested 53-year-old Elizabeth Carserino (also known as Elizabeth Freeman) Saturday in Jackson County, west of Asheville. She's now being held in the Avery County Jail, charged in the murder of 70-year-old Lynn Keene.

Real Vintage Finds At The Rat's Nest In NoDa

If you are a secondhand shopper and looking for some real vintage finds, we suggest checking out the Rat's Nest in NoDa.

Charlotte Boutique Celebrating Larger Women "You Gotta Be 2-Something To Do Something"

Owner of Juicy Body Goddess in Charlotte says her store is where fat girls go to get confidence because "you gotta be 2-something to do something."

Increasing Activity In The Tropics

Increasing activity in the tropics as we inch closer to peak hurricane season.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks this Month

The annual Perseid meteor shower is already underway, but will reach its peak next week!

Town Of Boone Declares State Of Emergency, Masks Required Indoors

The Town of Boone announced a State of Emergency on Friday, that includes an indoor mask mandate, as cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 are on the rise.

Cases Of RSV On The Rise

A new warning for parents tonight...health care workers say cases of RSV are on the rise.

New Feature Added On Union County School Buses To Ensure Safety

Several Union County Public School buses are getting a makeover just in time for the upcoming school year. Officials say around 30 buses will have extended stop arms added to them to help keep students, bus drivers, and motorists safe.

Bird Is Rolling Out The World's Most Eco-Friendly Shared Scooter In Charlotte

Charlotte will be one the first cities in the U.S. to have access to Bird's newest fleet of eco-friendly shared scooters.

Iredell Health System Tightening Visitor Restrictions Over COVID-19 Concerns

Starting Friday, August 6th at 5 p.m., Iredell Health System is tightening visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital to help protect patients and staff from the rapidly spreading Delta variant of COVID-19.

Stock Photographs - Not Actual Vehicle (Courtesy of CMPD)

35-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Northwest Charlotte Hit-And-Run

A 35-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in northwest Charlotte early Saturday morning sparking an investigation, according to police.

Two Catfish State Records Broken In North Carolina, 127 Pound Fish Caught!

Not one, but TWO N.C. catfish state records were broken within a week of one another in July.

Gov: SC Law ‘Very Clear’ In Banning School Mask Mandates

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Friday that he sees a city-enforced school mask mandate - intended to cover children not eligible for the coronavirus vaccine - as a violation of state law.

CMPD: Juvenile Charged For Fatal South Charlotte Crash Involving Motorcycle

A juvenile has been charged after a south Charlotte crash involving a motorcycle Thursday night left a 22-year-old dead, according to police.

Michael Bublé Postpones Charlotte Tour Stop Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Michael Bublé is postponing 10 of his U.S. tour dates that were scheduled between August 13-28, which includes his stop in the Queen City, according to a news release. The announcement of the postponed dates are due to Michael’s concern over the rising number of coronavirus infections that continue to sweep America.

Blackhawk Hardware's New In-Store Slide Closed

Blackhawk Hardware's new in-store slide is currently closed as they work to identify an insurer that can offer adequate coverage to protect their customers from any unlikely injuries while going down it, according to store officials.