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Hornets Welcome Audiences Back To Spectrum Center At 100% Capacity

The Hornets announced on Thursday that the Spectrum Center in uptown Charlotte will reopen for events at 100 percent capacity beginning in August.

Police Investigate An Officer-Involved Shooting In Bessemer City, Suspect Killed

Gaston County Police say a man was killed in an officer-involved shooting that occurred near a home in Bessemer City on Wednesday.

Charlotte Thunder Announces Halftime Talent For AAL Championship Game On June 26th

Arena football is back in Charlotte for the AAL Championship Game on June 26th. Charlotte Thunder officials say national recording artist T-Mac and MC Cutty Cuttright will perform live at its halftime show.

CMPD: Silver Alert Cancelled For 61-Year-Old Charlotte Man

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says the 61-year-old man that was reported missing from northwest Charlotte has been located.

Huntersville Racer Johan Schwartz To Compete In Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

A driver from Huntersville, North Carolina is among 60 from around the world who will take part in the Race To The Clouds on June 27th. Johan Schwartz says racing has always been in his blood, even as a child growing up in Denmark.

Police: 20-Year-Old Charlotte Man Dies After Losing Control Of Dirt Bike In Mint Hill

Police say a 20-year-old Charlotte man died on Wednesday after losing control of his dirt bike and crashing into the side of a pick-up truck in Mint Hill .

CMPD: 2 Officers Seriously Injured After Drunk Driver Hits Patrol Car Head-On In East Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say two officers were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries after a drunk driver collided head-on with their patrol car in east Charlotte on Wednesday.

Union County Volunteer Competes For "Mr. Fitness" Title And $20,000 Donation

A Union County man is competing for the title of "Mr. Fitness" in an online competition, and says he will donate the $20,000 prize to the nonprofit Common Heart if he wins.

City Of York Presents Free Summer Concert Series

Officials with the City of York say the next round of live music in their summer concert series, to be enjoyed al fresco, is scheduled for Thursday, June 24th at Downtown York's City Market.

Appeals Court Refuses To Reinstate North Carolina Abortion Ban

North Carolina’s ban on most abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy must remain unenforceable, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday, rejecting arguments that the law should be left intact because prosecutors aren’t going after doctors who violate it.

Man Connected To Two Charlotte Murders Arrested For Killing Man In Union County

A Marshville man, that is connected to two Charlotte-area murders from April 2021, is now facing charges in Union County for the murder of a 33-year-old man.

Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball Named NBA's Rookie Of The Year

ESPN officials say Charlotte Hornets' guard LaMelo Ball has been named NBA's Rookie of the Year for 2020-21.

Charlotte Region Home Sales Heat Up As New Listings Increase In May

As North Carolinians continue to adjust to reopening and a return to normal activities, residential real estate sales across the Charlotte region continue to heat up. According to Canopy MLS, sales in May 2021 rose 26.4 percent year-over-year.

Humane Society of Charlotte Collaborates to Brew A Special Fundraiser with NoDa Brewing Company

The Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) will kick off a new fundraiser in collaboration with NoDa Brewing Company in July to raise money to support the mission of HSC. The online photo contest, Rescue Brew, will run through Saturday, July 31 and the winning pet photos will be announced on Friday, August 13.