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5 arrested, illegal guns seized in southwest Charlotte

Five people were arrested and several illegal guns were seized after a search warrant was executed in southwest Charlotte.

Former Lenoir daycare worker indicted in death of 16-month-old

The woman charged in connection to a child’s death at a Lenoir daycare was indicted on a murder charge this week.

Suspect arrested after shooting in Richmond County

A man was arrested following a shooting in Richmond County.

Up 'n Adam: Charlotte Roller Derby 20th Anniversary

Adam Wurtzel welcomed the Charlotte Roller Derby as the league is celebrating their 20th Anniversary.

Carolina Insight: The Shoe Market

In this week’s Carolina Insight, Amanda Wood from The Shoe Market talks about their wide-ranging selection and inventory of shoes, and about how their seasoned, professional staff—some of whom has been fitting shoes for over 40 years—help customers find the right match to best support your feet.

Statewide Burn Ban Issued As Pilot Mountain Fire Expected To Double In Size

State issued burn ban lifted

The lifting of the state’s burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue or lift a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Statewide burn ban to be lifted for Mecklenburg, surrounding counties Friday

The statewide burn ban will be lifted for the remaining 19 counties, including Mecklenburg County, on Friday.

Hornets give coach Charles Lee a contract extension after 25-win improvement

The Charlotte Hornets extended head coach Charles Lee's contract after a significant improvement in their win total.

Charlotte man sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder

A Charlotte man was sentenced to life in prison after a Mecklenburg County jury found him guilty of first-degree murder in a 2020 shooting.

David and Nicole Tepper commit $1 million to girls flag football across Carolinas

The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation (DNTF) announced Thursday a $1 million commitment to support girls high school flag football programs across North Carolina and South Carolina.

Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case

Former FBI Director James Comey is seeking to cancel his upcoming court appearance in North Carolina.

Georgia woman charged in Rowan County jury duty scam

The scam had been going on since the beginning of last year.

Mayor Vi Lyles announces that she will not seek re-election and resign from office in June

In a statement released Thursday, Mayor Vi Lyles says she will not seek re-election in November, resigning from office June 30th. Lyles was first elected as Charlotte Mayor in 2017.

Up 'n Adam: The Craic

Adam Wurtzel went to check out The Craic, a new Irish Gastropub in SouthPark.

Carolina Insight: The Shoe Market

There are a lot of places to buy shoes, and a store with a great selection can make all the difference! Amanda Wood from The Shoe Market talks about how their selection is among the best in the region, and how their team guides customers to find the best fit possible.