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Hickory Sex Offender Convicted On Four Felony Charges

Sex offender Jeremy Leatherman, 23, was convicted on four felony charges in court this week.

Couple Breaks In, Steals Over $1,000 In Equipment From Place That Helped Them

A man and woman stole over $1,000 in power equipment from an organization after the business helped the couple that claimed they were in 'dire need.'

Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis Weighs In On NC's Voter ID Law

North Carolina's Voter ID Law is becoming a hot topic across state borders.

Liverpool FC vs. A.C Milan | PHOTOS

Check out these game photos from Liverpool Fc vs. A.C Milan @ Bank of America Stadium.

NC Senate Approves $21 Billion State Budget

North Carolina's Senate approved a $21 billion state budget Thursday that will use $282 million to increase pay raises for teachers.

NC Senate Votes on $21.2 Billion Budget

Included are increased funding for kindergarten though college classrooms, and an additional $186 million for a Medicaid contingency reserve.

Chase Involving Dump Truck in Iredell County Ends with One in Custody

Dump truck driver who led police on chase and then several hour standoff, now in custody.

25-Year-Old Dies in North Charlotte Shooting

Matthew Wood, 25, died after a shooting at the Dillehay Courts apartments in north Charlotte Wednesday.

NC Inmates Caught After Escaping Custody

Police are searching for two inmates accused of over-powering a deputy and escaping custody around 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Casey and Sandy Parsons Out of Jail, Charged with 76 Federal Crimes

A judge set each of their bonds at $25,000 unsecured. That means they walked free without paying a penny, but have agreed to wear electronic monitors.

Search and Rescue Crews Recover Body of Missing Swimmer

The body of a drowning victim at Lake Norman has been located just several feet away from where she was last seen.

Detectives Charge Man in 1994 Sexual Assault Cold Case

Detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged 50-year-old Kirk Evans, for his involvement in a sexual assault case that happened in 1994.

Kannapolis Supports New Handicap Accessibility Symbol

Around the City of Kannapolis there is a new symbol to indicate handicap accessibility parking spaces.

NC Attorney General Will No Longer Defend Sam-Sex Marriage Ban

AG Roy Cooper made the comments after a ruling Monday by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals that Virginia's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional.

Fire Crews Working 2-Alarm Business Fire in North Charlotte

Multiple fire crews are on the scene of a 2-alarm business fire in north Charlotte.

Dave Matthews Band At PNC Music Amphitheater | PHOTOS

Check out these pictures from the Dave Matthews Band concert at PNC Music Amphitheater.

Health Officials Confirm Chikungunya in Cabarrus

Cabarrus County health officials have confirmed the county's first case of chikungunya, saying the patient was infected while traveling in a Caribbean country.