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Woman Charged In Northeast Charlotte Hit-And-Run That Killed 13-Year-Old

A woman has been arrested for hitting and killing a 13-year-old boy with her vehicle in a northeast Charlotte hit-and-run that happened early Sunday, according to police.

Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Cut With 'Homemade Weapon'

A Mecklenburg County Detention Center officer was hurt after an incident with an inmate Friday night, according to a news release.

Protestors March On Myers Park High School, Demand Leaders Listen To Rape Victims

"Jill Roe" says she was raped by a fellow student in the woods on the Myers Park High School campus. She says adults at the school didn't believe her and even blamed her. Now, she's coming out, she says, to be heard.

Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week Returns In July After Year-Long Hiatus

The Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week is back from Friday, July 16 through Sunday, July 25, following a year-long hiatus, with dozens of restaurants around the metro area welcoming diners back with three-course dinners priced at just $30 or $35 per person.

Ramsey Creek Beach Will Open For The 4th Of July Weekend

Ramsey Creek Beach on Lake Norman will open July 3 and July 4 with limited capacity. Hours of operation are from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

New Jersey Man Facing Child Sex Crime Charges In Iredell County

A New Jersey man is facing several charges after the Iredell County Sheriff's Office said he sent inappropriate messages to a local North Carolina child in 2019.

Woman Tried to Save 6-Year-Old Boy Killed in Crash Caused by Street Racing

A deadly street racing crash claims the life of a 6-year-old boy. He and his father, innocent victims, after one of the cars street racing -- crossed the center line. We're now hearing from a woman who tried to save the little boy's life.

Local North Carolina Doctor Sued Over Sexual Misconduct

A local North Carolina doctor who pleaded guilty in March to assault on a female has been sued by two former employees who allege sexual misconduct.

Subaru South Blvd Delivers Subaru Of America, Inc. Donation To Local Charity Friendship Trays As Part Of 2020 Subaru Share The Love® Event

Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru South Blvd presented a check for $27,684 to Friendship Trays on June 3, 2021. Friendship Trays was a local beneficiary in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event.

Tropical Storm Danny Makes Landfall

Tropical Storm Danny Has Formed Off the South Carolina Coast.

North Carolina Announces First COVID Vaccine Lottery Winners

North Carolina on Monday announced its first COVID-19 vaccine lottery winners of a $1 million cash prize and $125,000 college scholarship.

Zack's Hamburgers Closing After 46 Years In Charlotte

Another Charlotte gem is closing its doors. Zack's Hamburgers has been operating at the corner of Scaleybark and South Boulevard for more than 46 years.

SC Officials Offer Free Testing For HIV, Sexual Diseases

To mark National HIV Testing Day, South Carolina health officials are offering free testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases later this week.

Cabarrus County Man Finds $200,000 Gem On New Scratch-Off Ticket

Gerald Hunter Jr. of Concord tried his luck on a new Diamond Mine 9X ticket and became the first winner of the game’s $200,000 top prize.

Helicopter Pilot Survives Union Co. Crop-Dusting Crash

An investigation is underway after a helicopter crash in Union County. Officials say the pilot was able to walk away. It happened just before Noon on Sunday in a field on Roscoe Howey Road in Waxhaw. According to investigators, the helicopter struck power lines while crop-dusting.

Family, Friends Honor The Life of Woman Killed During Beatties Ford Road Shootings

Loved ones released balloons Sunday celebrating the life of Kelly Miller.

Six-Year-Old Dies After Car Struck in Gaston Co. Street Racing Crash

Highway Patrol says a six-year-old has died following a street racing crash in Gaston County. Investigators say two cars were racing on U.S. 74 near Sparrow Springs Road just before 9:30 on Saturday night, when one of the cars crashed into a third car with a father and child inside.

Emergency Crews Search For Missing Boater On Lake Norman

Emergency Crews Recover Body Of Missing Man On Lake Norman

Police say around 1 p.m. on Sunday the days-long search ended for a missing man, who fell from a boat Friday night, after crews recovered his body from Lake Norman.