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Charlotte Women Seek Justice Two Years After 'Vicious' Murder Of Older Sister

61-year-old Jennifer Banner was found dead near a west Charlotte strip mall.

Officers Seize Over 6 Pounds Of Cocaine At Charlotte-Douglas International Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over six pounds of cocaine at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport from a man attempting to smuggle the drugs into the United States.

Gov. Cooper Moves To End North Carolina's Statewide Mask Mandate

North Carolina health officials and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday announced that they will eliminate the statewide mask mandate and ease masking requirements in schools.

Police: 18-Year-Old Employee & Juvenile Charged In Armed Robbery Of Gaston County 7-Eleven

Dallas Police have arrested an 18-year-old 7-Eleven employee and a juvenile for their involvement in an armed robbery of the convenience store in Gaston County.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing 76-Year-Old Harrisburg Man

A Sliver Alert has been issued for missing, endangered 76-year-old Ruben Edgar Gregory Jr. from Cabarrus County.

Novant Health Presents Welcome Back Fest Charlotte On July 24th

Either get vaccinated for COVID or get rewarded for already being vaccinated at Welcome Back Fest in Charlotte presented by Novant Health on Saturday, July 24th.

Bill Says NC Youth Would Need Parent OK For COVID-19 Vaccine

North Carolina children would need parental permission before they could receive COVID-19 vaccines approved by federal regulators for emergency use in legislation that advanced through a Senate committee on Wednesday.

Bill Changing NC High School Sports Oversight OK'd By Panel

Legislation that would end the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s century-long role overseeing state interscholastic sports cleared a Senate committee Wednesday, despite calls by some to keep the nonprofit in charge, with adjustments.

Albemarle Fire Department Reports COVID Cluster Among Firefighters

The Albemarle Fire Department had to reach out for help with additional staffing this week after ten firefighters tested positive for COVID-19.

MCSO Hosts HISET And CMS Graduation Ceremony For Residents

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office hosted a graduation ceremony Tuesday for five residents who completed the High School Equivalency Test (HISET) and one resident who graduated from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Two Fugitives Suspected In Atlanta Murder Arrested In South Charlotte

Two fugitives who were wanted in connection to a murder in Atlanta, Georgia have been arrested in Charlotte, according to police.

Deputies: Charlotte Man Arrested For Thousands Of Dollars' Worth Of Fraudulent Charges

A 24-year-old Charlotte man has been charged with using someone else's financial card to rack up thousands of dollars’ worth of fraudulent charges to their bank account, according to Lincoln County deputies.

Carowinds No Longer Requiring Reservations And Adds Summer Bonus Days

Carowinds has announced that advanced reservations are no longer required to visit Carowinds and Carolina Harbor Waterpark. The amusement park has also added additional days to its summer calendar.

Man Wanted In York County For Shooting

A man is wanted in York County following a shooting that happened at a home in the Mill Creek Falls Subdivision on Eskridge Terrace in Clover.

Mecklenburg County Detention Center Implements Meal For Eid al-Adha

For the first time in the history of the Mecklenburg County Detention Center Central, Muslim residents at the facility were served a lunch meal in celebration of the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha. This is a celebration held in the Muslim community to mark one of their five pillars.

Seventh Annual Dragon Boat Festival Returns July 24th

The Seventh Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival will be held at The Shrine Club on High Rock Lake on Sat., July 24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The festival will showcase several food trucks and local breweries as well as family activities and outdoor recreation retailer, Backcountry and Beyond.