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CMS: Board Of Education Approves 3-Year Plan For Academically Gifted Students

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board Of Education approved a new three-year plan to address the needs of Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) students.

CLT Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $102,000 For Habitat For Humanity

Airport Community Partners, supported by Charlotte Douglas International Airport, raised a record $102,075 for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region's planned neighborhood revitalization at the Meadows at Plato Price.

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The Charlotte Symphony Returns To Truist Field

The Charlotte Symphony returns to Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights, for a rousing salute to America. "Celebrate America" will include patriotic favorites and memorable anthems and marches — all topped off by a fireworks finale, backdropped by the Charlotte skyline! 

Local Animal Shelter Director Demands Tougher Abuse Penalties From Judges

Anson County Animal Shelter director Maureen Lett wants to know why judges are letting convicted animal abusers own animals again.

Parents And Community Activist Call For Change Following Contentious Meeting With Interim Superintendent

Frustration over student achievement boiling over at Tuesday's Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board meeting. It was the first meeting since the interim superintendent walked out of a meeting with faith and community leaders.

Cooper Signs NC Medical Marijuana Bill

NC Governor Roy Cooper signs a bill that addresses arson, drugs, and insurance. Cooper had signed three bills into law, including one that addresses federally approved medicines that contain marijuana or its active ingredient.

Truck Driver Struck During A Hit And Run

The Concord Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a hit and run crash.

CMPD: 2 Suspects Arrested In Connection To Fatal West Charlotte Shooting

Detectives have identified two suspects connected to the fatal shooting of Jayeshbhai Patel in west Charlotte.

Eastridge Mall Evacuated For Smoke, Police Say

Eastridge Mall in Gastonia was evacuated on Tuesday after a fire broke out and smoke could be seen coming from the mall.

City Of Charlotte Approves Update To Make It Easier To Request Speed Reduction Measures In Neighborhoods

The City of Charlotte voted to approve an update to its neighborhood traffic calming program on Tuesday that would allow renters to more easily request speed reduction measures.

Hornets Donate $25,000 To Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays

The Charlotte Hornets Foundation announced Tuesday that is has donated $25,000 to Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays, Inc. as its annual Hunger Grant.

CFD: North Charlotte Structure Fire Brought Under Control, $11K In Damages

Firefighters were able to get a structure fire in north Charlotte under control in less than ten minutes Monday night.

6-Year-Old Girl Drowns In Pool At Home In Gastonia

A 6-year-old girl died Saturday after drowning in a pool in the backyard of a Gastonia home, investigators say.

Atrium Health's Levine Children's Hospital Named A "Best Children's Hospital" For 15th Consecutive Year

For the 15th consecutive year, Atrium Health’s Levine Children’s Hospital has been recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Children’s Hospitals.”

Rescued Baby Emu Gets Wheelchair | VIDEO

A 2-month-old special needs emu named Lemu was rescued by a North Carolina sanctuary and gifted a wheelchair.

Firefighters Fight Flames At Cornelius Sports Bar

Multiple agencies responded to a fire at Tropicana Sports Bar in Cornelius early Tuesday morning.

Charlotte Art Gallery To Open Exhibit Celebrating Caribbean Culture

In observance of Caribbean Heritage Month, the Nine Eighteen Nine Studio Gallery in Charlotte will open the exhibition "THE MAS BETWEEN US" on June 25th.