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Lincolnton Man Arrested After Hiding From Deputies In Ceiling Of Convenience Store

A 34-year-old Lincolnton man was arrested Monday after hiding from officers in the ceiling of a Denver convenience store.

Worker Advocates Seek More NC Aid As Federal Benefits Expire

North Carolina’s unemployed need higher and longer jobless benefits from the state more than ever now that additional federal benefits created during the COVID-19 pandemic expired this month, advocates for workers and the poor said Monday.

Vigil Held For 3 Year Old Killed When 150 Shots Fired Into His Home

An emotional celebration of life was held in West Charlotte on Monday night in honor of three year-old Asiah Figueroa. The child was killed after more than 150 shots were fired into his home while he slept last Tuesday night.An emotional celebration of life was held in West Charlotte on Monday night in honor of three year-old Asiah Figueroa. The child was killed after more than 150 shots were fired into his home while he slept last Tuesday night.

Mecklenburg County Deputy Fired After DWI Arrest

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that a deputy has been fired after he was arrested for driving while impaired Saturday.

AAA: Carolina Gas Prices Edge Lower; Small Decline From Last Week

With fall approaching and the height of summer in our rearview, motorists in the Carolinas are starting to see slight relief at the pump as gas price averages dropped lower by a penny on the week.

1956 Chevy 210 Hard Top Takes Home Walt Hollifield Best Of Show At Charlotte AutoFair

A simply, but beautifully restored red and white Chevy wowed the judges, which included NASCAR sports announcer and auto aficionado Mike Joy; the Best of Show Award’s namesake, Walt Hollifield and took home top honors

Tropical Storm Nicholas Forms, Watching Potential System Close to Home

All eyes are on Tropical Storm Nicholas for now, but a separate potential system may snag local headlines by the end of the week.

Statesville Woman Regrets Not Getting Vaccinated For COVID While Pregnant

One week before Valerie Allen was expected to give birth to her fourth child she contracted COVID-19 which led to a prolonged hospitalization. “I had no underlying conditions,” she said. “I’m a healthy person and I can’t believe how bad it got me.”

Charlotte Firefighter Dies After Battling COVID-19 For Weeks

Fire officials say Charlotte Firefighter Jeffery Hager died on Friday after battling the coronavirus for several weeks.

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Flags Of Remembrance Placed In Romare Bearden Park To Honor Lives Lost In 9/11

Nearly 3,000 flags in the shape of the Twin Towers were placed in Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte to honor 9/11 victims.

10th Annual Charlotte 9/11 Stair Climb At Truist Field Honors Fallen First Responders

Participants of the 10th Annual Charlotte 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb gathered on Saturday to climb a total of 110 floors at Truist Field, equivalent to the height of each World Trade Center Tower.

Atrium Health Hosts 3rd Annual Charlotte Amateur Tennis Championship | PHOTOS

The 3rd Annual Atrium Health Charlotte Amateur Tennis Championship kicked off on September 9th.

Recycling Facility In Charlotte Catches Fire

A recycling center in Uptown Charlotte caught on fire on Friday after a gas tank exploded, officials with the Charlotte Fire Department say.

CMPD: 76-Year-Old Woman Hit, Killed By SUV In South Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a fatal crash in south Charlotte after a 76-year-old woman was hit and killed by an SUV on Friday.

Concern Grows For Missing Teenager From Gastonia

Detectives with the Gastonia Police Department are asking for the public's help finding a missing 16-year-old girl.

Woman Arrested For Sending Bomb Threats To Union County School Officials

Detectives say 26-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Jones was arrested and charged on Friday after she sent several bomb threats to Union County school officials.