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School Delays Due To Severe Weather Friday, May 27th

Iredell-Statesville Schools will operate on a one-hour delay due to ongoing severe weather hitting the county.

Hundreds Line Up For StarMed's 2nd Baby Formula Giveaway

Some parents lined up as early as 6:30 a.m. Thursday as StarMed Healthcare gave away hundreds of cans of baby formula to families in need.

Gaston County Police Charge Man For Operating Dog Fighting Ring

A 39-year-old man faces charges for animal cruelty and dog fighting after police discovered he was operating a dog fighting ring in the back yard of his Gaston County home.

Lincoln County Woman Still Missing 8 Years Later

Lincoln County authorities say they are still searching for a woman who went missing in May of 2014.

Kendra Scott Jewelry To Celebrate Cancer Survivors Day With Give Back Event

Sunday, June 5th is National Cancer Survivors Day and one jewelry store in Birkdale Village is giving back.

CATS Release Memorial Day Service Schedule

CATS will operate on a modified schedule Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

CMPD: Wanted Fugitive Apprehended In Northwest Charlotte After SWAT Standoff

A 31-year-old man accused of firearm theft was apprehended Thursday after a brief standoff with SWAT officers in northwest Charlotte, according to CMPD.

Three Suspects Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of Minor After Unrelated Investigations In Gastonia

The Gastonia Police Department has charged three people for multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after unrelated investigations into the possession of child pornography.

Deputies Charge Gastonia Man & Woman With Multiple Sex Crimes Involving A Child

Gastonia Police have arrested and charged a man and woman with multiple sex offenses involving a child.

Goodbye NYC; Estimates Show Big City Losses, Sunbelt Gains

Eight of the 10 largest cities in the U.S. lost population during the first year of the pandemic.

NC Attorney General Stein Out Of Hospital Following Stroke

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has left a Raleigh hospital after being treated earlier this week for what he called a “minor stroke.”

Health Officials Keeping A Close Eye On Spread Of Monkeypox Virus

An outbreak of monkeypox has now spread to 16 countries including the United States. Health officials are keeping a close eye on the virus that's rarely seen outside of Africa.

Former FBI Assistant Director Says Parents Should Push School Leaders For Plan To Keep Students Safe

Chris Swecker, Former FBI Assistant Director and Charlotte attorney says card access systems, armed security guards and metal detectors should all be implemented in schools.

Blue Ridge Parkway Opens For 2022 Season Memorial Day Weekend

Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds, picnic areas and visitor centers will open for the 2022 season this weekend with full services.

CFD: I-77 South Lanes Closed Due To Hazardous Material Spill

All southbound lanes of Interstate 77 were closed Wednesday due to a Hazardous Material incident involving a tractor-trailer, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.

North Carolina Leaders Speak Out After Tragic Texas School Shooting

CMS is offering support to students, CMPD is increasing its police presence and leaders across North Carolina are speaking out after the tragic shooting that occurred at a Texas elementary school Tuesday.