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Despite Pandemic, North Carolina Traffic Deaths Hit 1,500

Traffic deaths in North Carolina last year surpassed 1,500 for the first time in 13 years despite a pandemic during which motorists logged fewer miles statewide, statistics show.

Deputies: 21-Year-Old Taylorsville Man Charged With Statutory Rape, Incest

A 21-year-old Taylorsville man was arrested and charged Wednesday for the statutory rape and incest of a child, according to the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.

Rising's Much Slower Version Of "supermarket Sweet" In The New Harris Teeter Location At Park Road Shopping Center

Rising's Slower Version of "Supermarket Sweep" in the New Harris Teeter Park Road Location

"Rising" photojournalist Mike Thomas was sent on our own much slower version of "Supermarket Sweep" in the new Harris Teeter location in Park Road Shopping Center.

Dozens Of Shots Shot Into Homes In A Neighborhood

3 Shootings In 3 Rock Hill Neighborhoods Rattle Residents

Police don't believe the shootings are connected.

CMS Board Of Education Having Emergency Meeting To Possibly Revise In-Person Learning Plan

Students were scheduled to return to in-person learning next week.

Freezing Fog Is In The Forecast. What Is It?

With temperatures dropping below freezing and fog likely developing overnight much of the WCCB area could see what is called Freezing Fog.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

State Prison Offender Dies After Testing Positive For COVID-19

An Alexander Correctional Institution offender with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died at a hospital.

CMPD Employee Arrested, Charged For Driving While Impaired

An employee of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has been arrested and charged for driving while impaired Tuesday morning, according to CMPD.

CMPD Asking For Public's Help Identifying Suspect In South Charlotte Bowling Alley Shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are looking for a suspect that has been accused of shooting one person at a south Charlotte bowling alley Saturday evening.

CMPD Detectives Investigate A Fatal Collision Involving A Pedestrian In East Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say a pedestrian was hit and killed in east Charlotte Saturday night after a silver 2006 Honda Civic struck the pedestrian on East Independence Boulevard.

Hayward Scores 34 Points, Hornets Rout Knicks 109-88

Gordon Hayward came to Charlotte looking for an expanded role and an opportunity to turn a struggling Hornets franchise into a winner.

Carolina Panthers Bank Of America Stadium

Panthers Interview 2 More, Expect GM Decision This Week

The Carolina Panthers met with executives Scott Fitterer of the Seattle Seahawks and Omar Khan of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, the 14th and 15th candidates to interview for their vacant general manager position.

Limited COVID Vaccinations In North Carolina

Mecklenburg County is ready and prepared to give thousands more people the COVID vaccine but the supply in North Carolina is extremely limited.

Hospitalization Rates Rise In Charlotte, CMS Teachers Concerned About In-Person Learning

Hospital beds are quickly running out in the Charlotte region as COVID cases surge and some teachers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg are sounding the alarm as the return to in-person learning gets closer.

Appalachian State And UNC-Charlotte Delay In-Person Classes

Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina-Charlotte have delayed the start of in-person classes as the number of coronavirus cases rise across the state.

Mitchell Resigns From Charlotte City Council; Reflects On Two Decades Of Service

There is now a vacancy on the Charlotte City Council after an abrupt resignation from Councilman James Mitchell.

Mecklenburg County Health Officials Provide COVID-19 Update | VIDEO

Mecklenburg County public health officials provided a COVID-19 update for the county Monday as positive cases continue to surge across North Carolina.