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North Carolina Minimum Marriage Age Now 16 With Bill Signing

North Carolina’s minimum age to be married is now higher after Gov. Roy Cooper signed a measure Thursday increasing it from 14 to 16.

$1 Million Gift To Aid In Expanding Levine Children's Outpatient Speciality Center

Atrium Health Levine Children's is a step closer to its next chapter in children's healthcare with the expansion of the Levine Children's Outpatient Speciality Center thanks to a $1 million gift from Reneé and Dewey Jenkins.

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The Musical Wicked Returns To Charlotte This September

The popular musical Wicked will return to Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte from September 8th to October 3rd.

CMPD Officers De-Escalate Situation In North Charlotte Involving A Suicidal Man With A Gun

CMPD officers were able to de-escalate a situation on Thursday involving a suicidal man with a gun in north Charlotte.

Town Of Blowing Rock Implements Mask Mandate Beginning August 27th

Beginning August 27th at 5 p.m., masks will be required while indoors in any public space in the Town of Blowing Rock.

CATS New CityLYNX Gold Line Streetcar Begins Taking Passengers

Beginning Monday, August 30th, CATS officials say the CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar will begin taking passengers.

FAA Fined Vaping, Drinking, Mask-Refusing Passenger $17K

Federal aviation officials fined a woman $17,000 for drinking alcohol not served by the airline, vaping and refusing to wear a mask on a flight to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Celebrate National Dog Day

This National Dog Day we're giving a shout out to our most loyal viewers -- your dogs.

CMPD: 25-Year-Old Charged For Fatal Southeast Charlotte Shooting

A 25-year-old has been charged with murder after a man was shot multiple times and killed in southeast Charlotte Monday morning, according to police.

South Carolina Reverses, Requires Masks On School Buses

South Carolina students will again be required to wear masks on school buses starting Monday as COVID-19 cases among children and students are rising rapidly.

The Rock: Panthers New Headquarters Takes Shape In Rock Hill

The new home of the Carolina Panthers’ state-of-the-art team headquarters and practice facility is beginning to take shape.

Salisbury Police Investigating Three Homicides In One Week, Teaming Up With Community To Help Fight Crime

Salisbury Police have investigated 10 homicides in 2021.

CMS Ramps Up Recruiting Efforts

District officials say there are about 85 bus driver position openings.

Detectives Arrest Charlotte Man For Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material

A 42-year-old Charlotte man has been arrested on eight charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, announced South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson on Wednesday.

Burke County Health Officials Report A Cluster Of COVID-19 Cases At 2 Schools

Officials with the Burke County Health Department informed Burke County Public Schools on Wednesday of a cluster of COVID-19 cases at Table Rock Middle School and Drexel Elementary School.

Girl Encounters Shark While Swimming At North Myrtle Beach

Video of a shark swimming towards a young girl at North Myrtle Beach was captured on Sunday, thanks to her mom who posted the video to a Facebook community page.