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Thousands Of Teachers Rally At Capitol For Higher Pay

Thousands of teachers rally at state Capitol for higher pay

All eyes were on Raleigh on Friday where thousands of teachers came together demanding higher pay.

Protesters rally in Midtown against Duke Energy and Atrium Health, calling for an end to "corporate greed"

The group is protesting Duke's proposed 18% rate hike for customers after record profits and Atrium's 20-story luxury apartment development tied to taxpayer dollars.

Vote expected Monday in proposed merger between Atrium Health and WakeMed

The Wake County Board of Commissioners is set to vote Monday on a key step toward a major health care partnership between Atrium Health and WakeMed.

Burn ban goes into effect on Monday for all Mecklenburg County parks

It comes as dry conditions raise the risk for fast moving wildfires. County officials say the move is all about protecting visitors, staff, and the parks themselves.

Man Arrested For Bringing Fake Grenade To Local Walmart

Police: Man arrested after bringing fake hand grenade into local Walmart and threatening to detonate it

Hudson Police evacuated the Walmart on Hickory Boulevard Friday afternoon, after they say a man pulled a grenade out of his pocket in one of the store aisles.

Atrium Health, WakeMed propose $2 billion merger

The Wake County Board of Commissioners will vote Monday on a merger between Atrium Health and WakeMed.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to implement mandatory burn ban

A mandatory burn ban will go into effect on Monday across Mecklenburg County parks amid the ongoing drought.

Salisbury man charged with manslaughter after fatal stabbing

A man is facing a manslaughter charge in connection to a deadly stabbing in Rowan County.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 30th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, April 30th.

Local Deputy Now Charged With 8 Counts In Dog Fighting Case

Ex-Chesterfield Co. Sheriff's deputy now charged with eight counts in dog fighting investigation

SLED tells WCCB that 27-year-old Shane Gaskins is charged with eight counts of animal fighting, ill treatment to animals, and criminal conspiracy.

Former Pro Skater Sentenced To Prison For Sex Crimes

Former pro skater and Charlotte coach sentenced to prison for sex crimes

A former professional skateboarder and coach in Charlotte has been sentenced to 116 years in prison for sex crimes dating back to the 1990s.

Gruesome case of child abuse in Charlotte prompts state lawmaker to introduce new bill

Six-year-old Dominique Moody died in December, after being found living in feces and urine at a home in east Charlotte. She was also severely under-weight. Three women are charged in the case.

Remembering Campus Shooting Victims 7 Years Later

Day of remembrance at UNC Charlotte seven years after deadly shooting

Wreaths were laid at the Memorial Constellation Garden outside the Kennedy Building.

Drought Management Group will meet to discuss elevating urgency level

Parts of Mecklenburg County are under extreme and exceptional drought according to the U.S. drought monitor. The group responsible for monitoring drought levels meets on the 1st on the 16th to decide whether to elevate to the next stage which would include mandatory restrictions.