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Love's Seeks To Hire 2,000 Team Members At National Hiring Event

Love’s Travel Stops is seeking to hire more than 2,000 team members at its two-day National Hiring Event on March 30 and 31.

Taylorsville Man Charged With Statutory Rape Of A Child

A Taylorsville man was arrested Friday, March 18th, and charged with statutory rape of a child by an adult, according to a news release.

Local Lawyer Hopes Supreme Court Nomination Will Inspire Others

According to the American Bar Association, only five percent of lawyers in the U.S. are Black and even fewer are Black women. A young lawyer hopes Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court will change that.

Wastewater Overflow In East Charlotte

Charlotte Water released a notice after pipe failure and blockages caused a wastewater overflow to leak into the McIntyre Creek.

North Carolina Reports 40% Increase In Overdose Deaths In 2020

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced that an average of nine North Carolinians died each day from a drug overdose in 2020, a 40% increase from the previous year.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Leading Deputies On High Speed Chase That Reached 130MPH

Deputies say they captured a man who led them on a high-speed chase after evading a traffic stop.

Police: Person Of Interest In Southeast Charlotte Shooting Identified

Detectives say they have identified both the victim and suspect involved in a deadly shooting in east Charlotte on March 21st.

How To Make Your Gas Last With Prices Soaring

AAA Carolinas: Gas Prices On The Decline After Record Highs

The price of oil suffered steep losses last week, enabling the price of gasoline to back off from record highs. The lower global price of crude oil is now more than $20 cheaper and hovering near $105/bbl.

Police Searching For Suspect After Man Shot While Sitting Inside Vehicle In East Charlotte

Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man while they were sitting in a car early Monday morning in east Charlotte.

Hickory Police Searching For Suspects Involved In Deadly Apartment Shooting

Police say an investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed at an apartment complex in Hickory. Officers were called to 3rd Avenue southeast late Sunday night in reference to a shooting.

CMPD Investigates Shooting At Walmart On Wilkinson Boulevard

Police have detained one person they believe to be responsible for firing shots inside a Walmart located on Wilkinson Boulevard on Sunday.

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Blumenthal Announces Broadway Shows Coming To Charlotte This 2022-23 Season

Blumenthal Performing Arts has announced a variety of exciting Broadway hits taking center stage in Charlotte for the 2022-23 season including the return of beloved favorites "Dear Evan Hansen," "Les Misérables," and "The Book of Mormon."

CATS Shortening Wait Time For LYNX Blue Line

Beginning Saturday, March 26th, the LYNX Blue Line will operate every 15 minutes during peak travel hours instead of its current 20-minute frequency in order to meet the needs of riders.

Deputies: Rowan County Fugitive Charged After Police Chase, Drugs & Guns Found | PHOTOS

A Rowan County man was captured by police on Thursday and placed under arrest after two years on the run

Mecklenburg County Detention Center To Begin Housing Juvenile Residents From Other Counties

The Mecklenburg County Juvenile Detention Center is helping out the Department of Public Safety by housing juvenile residents from other counties.

Power Restored After Explosion At Duke Energy Substation In Matthews

Matthews Fire and EMS responded to reports of a fire at the Duke Energy substation on East John Street on Friday. At least 11,000 people lost power as a result of the explosion.