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Officials: Lightning Strike In Banner Elk Injures 6

Six people were hospitalized for injuries they sustained when lightning struck near a roller coaster in Banner Elk, authorities said.

Police: Officer Injured After Impaired Driver Crashes Head-On Into CMPD Cruiser

Police say a CMPD officer was seriously injured after an impaired driver crashed into her patrol vehicle.

Lincoln County Man’s Fourth Lottery Win In July Bags $100,000 Prize

A two-week lucky streak for Frank Drum, Jr. of Lincolnton led to not one, not two, not three, but four lottery wins, ending with a $100,000 Ruby Red 7’s prize.

Panthers Finalize Contracts With All 7 Defensive Draft Picks

The Panthers now have all seven draft picks under contract.

Gaston County School Leaders Approve Combination Reopening Plan

Leaders have worked for two weeks on a plan to keep students safe during the pandemic

Festival In The Park Cancelled For 2020, Will Return In 2021

Festival in the Park announced Tuesday that the 2020 Festival has been cancelled, which had been scheduled for September 25-27 at Freedom Park in Dilworth.

Officers Say A Man Was Killed In A Single Vehicle Crash In Lincoln County

A man was killed after his truck crashed into an embankment early Tuesday morning in Newton, according to Troopers.

Police Say A Charlotte Sanitation Worker Died After Getting Hit By A Vehicle While Collecting Trash

A Charlotte sanitation worker was killed after he was struck by a car July 20, according to CMPD.

AAA: Gas Price Volatility Low Across the Carolinas

Gas prices pushed downward three cents at most in the Carolinas, as the liability for prices to change rapidly and unpredictably is deemed low.

Driver License Road Tests Waived For N.C. Adult Applicants

Road tests still aren’t being performed by examiners from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles due to COVID-19. So now certain adults are exempt from passing one to obtain a regular license.

Kannapolis Police Say Impaired Driver Charged After Hitting And Killing Pedestrian

Police say a woman was impaired when she hit and killed a man with her vehicle.

Deputies: CMPD Officer's 3-Year-Old Son Accidentally Shot In The Hand

The 3-year-old son of a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer was shot in the hand after investigators say the boy reached into a dresser drawer to grab a pair of socks.

Deputies Searching For Intruder Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 69-Year-Old Woman In Alexander County

Deputies are searching for a man accused of raping a 69-year-old woman after they say he broke into her home early July 19th.

22-Year-Old Victim Who Drowned In Catawba River Identified

According to Mount Holly Police, the 22-year-old victim that drowned in the Catawba River in Gaston County Sunday afternoon has been identified.

Deputies: Alexander County Man Arrested For Raping Child

Deputies arrested a man from Taylorsville after they say he raped a minor, according to a news release.

Unemployment Plummets In South Carolina As Hospitals Warn Crisis Looming

By reopening South Carolina after this spring’s COVID-19 shutdown, more than 100,000 people went back to work in June, according to unemployment figures released Friday.

Taco Bell Removing Nearly A Dozen Popular Items From Menu

Beginning August 13th, Taco Bell will be simplifying their menu. The company says the announcement comes after months of analyzing the new way they are running their restaurants.

CMPD Investigating Deadly Crash On Independence Boulevard

A man was killed after he was involved in a head-on collision on Independence Boulevard Saturday evening, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.