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Police: Woman Pulled From Surf At North Carolina Beach

Police have opened an investigation after a woman was found unconscious and pulled from the surf at a North Carolina beach.

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New Men's Sober Living Facility In Hickory Celebrates Grand Opening

New Beginnings Hickory invites you to join them on Saturday, September 18th for the grand opening of a 19-bed, men's sober living facility.

Police: Man Who Led Officers On Chase From Charlotte To Chester Arrested

South Carolina agents arrested Gage Plourde on Wednesday for his involvement in a high-speed chase with law enforcement out of Charlotte.

Angry Over 2020 Ballot Deal, NC Republicans Vote To Limit AG

The flap over absentee ballots in North Carolina’s 2020 election resurfaced Wednesday at the General Assembly as Republicans gave final approval to legislation that would limit Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein’s ability to enter future legal settlements.

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Art Gallery In South End Hosts Exhibit All About JOY

Beginning September 17th, Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art in Charlotte will host an exhibition featuring four-game changing artists who embrace and embody joy.

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Knights Host Blood Drive At Truist Field Kicking Off "Week Of Giving"

The Charlotte Knights have once again partnered with The Blood Connection to hold a Blood Drive at Truist Field on Wednesday.

CMPD: Woman Charged After Rear-Ending Drunk Driver In Fatal Northwest Charlotte Crash

Detectives have additionally charged Una Uche, 30, for speeding and reckless driving in a fatal northwest Charlotte collision that occurred on September 1st.

Colorful Lights Historic Walking Tour In Concord

The Residents of Historic Concord plan to light up over 50 homes on Historic North and South Union streets every weekend in September with colorful lights!

Police: Identified Suspect In Fatal Gastonia Shooting Of 14-Year-Old In Custody

The suspect accused of fatally shooting a 14-year-old in downtown Gastonia Tuesday afternoon is now in police custody, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

Veteran Democratic State Lawmaker Insko Won’t Run Again

North Carolina Rep. Verla Insko, the longest-serving House Democrat currently in the chamber, announced on Wednesday she won’t seek reelection next year.

FBI Campaign To Raise Hate Crime Awareness In North Carolina

The Charlotte division of the FBI says it is launching a campaign across North Carolina to raise awareness about federal hate crimes and to encourage people to report them.

CMS Employees Will Be Asked To Provide Proof Of Vaccination Status; Anyone Who Doesn't Will Have To Take A Mandatory Weekly Covid Test

Phased testing will begin with unvaccinated elementary school staff the week of September 27th.

Groups Rally To Stop The Violence Days After Death Of 3 Year-Old

Several groups gathered at a “stop the violence” rally in West Charlotte on Tuesday night. Many were angered by the recent killings of young people in the city.

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Former Hornets Head Coach Gene Littles Dies At 78

Gene Littles, a former coach of the Charlotte Hornets who was the all-time leading scorer in High Point University men’s basketball history, has died. He was 78.

Audit: NC DOT Spent Less Than Planned, But Risks Remain

North Carolina’s Department of Transportation spent less than its leaders predicted during the second half of 2020, according to a state performance audit. But the report authors said the agency hadn’t carried out key recommendations named in an audit last year that had found several hundred million dollars in overspending.