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Employee With Down Syndrome Fired From Wendy's In Stanley

The family of a man with Down Syndrome is outraged after he was fired from his job at a Wendy’s in Stanley.

No Bull! Stanly County Residents React To 'Aggressive' 700 Pound Rodeo Bull On The Loose

The Norwood Police Department alerted residents to watch out for a Rodeo bull that escaped Wednesday morning.

Disaster Drill Planned At Charlotte Douglas International Airport

If you see emergency vehicles responding the Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Saturday, October 8, airport officials don't want you to be alarmed. There is a planned disaster drill taking place from 4-7 p.m.

Father of Murder Victim 'Disappointed' With Accused Killer's Bond

On Thursday, a judge set Dashawn Partlow's bond at $150,000. Partlow is charged with murdering Nathaniel Isenhour, 19, in University City in 2019.

Operation Christmas Child Looking for Volunteers

Operation Christmas Child, a project of the Boone-based international relief organization Samaritan’s Purse, is looking for individuals to join the local effort to share a message of love and hope with children around the world.

Rowan County Man's Body Found after Camper Fire, Reward Offered

A reward is being offered for information regarding the death of a Salisbury man.

Man Killed, Teens Injured After A Crash Involving a Stolen Vehicle

A man driving a stolen vehicle died and injured four teens after leading police on a chase in Hickory.

Waxhaw Police Foundation To Host 2nd Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament

The Waxhaw Police Foundation will host its 2nd annual fundraising golf tournament at Stonebridge Golf Course on October 13, 2022.

Fall Colors Crescendo Through October

Concerned about Hurricane Ian's impact on our leaf-peeping season? WCU's Dr. Beverly Collins puts your concerns to rest.

14-Year-Old Boy Speaks Out About Brutal Attack At Statesville High School

A 14-year-old boy is speaking out after being brutally assaulted inside Statesville High School. Camden McClain says a group of teens beat him up, knocked him to the ground, and stomped on him.

Shelter Animals At Risk Of Euthanasia If Not Adopted Or Fostered

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is sounding the alarm about the overflow of animals currently at the shelter. They made some progress with adoptions on Wednesday, but not enough.

Body Of Man Pulled From Lake Norman After Apparent Drowning

Emergency officials pulled the body of a man from Lake Norman Wednesday night

Teen Goes Missing In Gaston County

Police are looking for Day'Shawn Harden, 14, who was last seen walking away from Warlick Academy in Ranlo.

Charges To Be Reinstated Against 16K Offenders Whose Charges Were Accidentally Dismissed

The Mecklenburg County District Attorney is addressing a system error that led to the dismissal of 16,000 charges.

11-Year-Old Girl Missing For Days From East Charlotte Home

CMPD is asking for the public's help to find a missing girl. According to police, Jennifer Velasquez-Cruz, 11, ran away from her home on Oak Valley Lane in East Charlotte on September 30.

Joe Maus Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament Held In Matthews

The annual Joe Maus Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament was held this week in Matthews.

West Iredell High Teacher Accused of Sending Sexually Explicit Video and Image to Student

A teacher at West Iredell High School is facing charges after authorities say she is accused of sending a nude image and sexually explicit video to a student.

President Biden to Focus on Hurricane Victims in Florida, Not Politics

President Joe Biden will visit hurricane-ravaged Florida with a pledge that federal, state and local governments will work as one to help rebuild homes, businesses and lives — putting politics on mute for now to focus on those in need.