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North Carolina GOP Would Ban K-12 Promotion Of Views About Race

North Carolina Republicans advanced legislation on Wednesday that defines how teachers can discuss certain concepts about race and racism inside the classroom.

CMPD: Missing 72-Year-Old Northwest Charlotte Man With Cognitive Issues Located

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says the 72-year-old man that was reported missing from northwest Charlotte has been located.

Family Files $30M Suit Over Deputies' Shooting Of Black Man

The family of an unarmed Black man who was fatally shot by sheriff’s deputies in North Carolina says he died because of the officers’ “intentional and reckless disregard of his life,” according to a $30 million civil rights lawsuit filed Wednesday.

Wake Forest School of Medicine Receives Full Approval to Open an Instructional Site in Charlotte Beginning in 2022

Wake Forest School of Medicine and Atrium Health announced that they have received the needed accreditation approval and notification to proceed with phased plans to open an instructional site in Charlotte, for years three and four of the medical school curriculum in 2022.

Birthday Numbers Score Iredell County Woman $305,046 Cash 5 Jackpot

Susan Gray of Statesville accidently purchased two tickets for Saturday’s Cash 5 drawing and won the entire $305,046 jackpot.

Masks Now Optional For Students, Teachers In Union County Schools

The Union County School Board voted during Tuesday's meeting.

Concord Mills New Hours For People Under 18

Concord Mills Implementing Youth Supervision Policy Starting July 30

Concord Mills announced Tuesday that they will be implementing a Youth Supervision Policy that will begin on July 30.

Red Bull And Rauch To Build A Multimillion Dollar Beverage Manufacturing Hub In Cabarrus County

Red Bull and filling company Rauch will partner to build a new beverage manufacturing, filling and distribution center in Cabarrus County, creating more than 400 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Salisbury Man Accused Of Tying Woman Up With Duct Tape

A Salisbury man is facing a slew of charges after officers say he tied a woman up with duct tape and pointed a rifle at her.

Actor's Theatre Of Charlotte Presents "ROCK OF AGES"

Shredding guitar solos, fierce vocals, and monster ballads set the stage for Actor's Theatre of Charlotte's performance of ROCK OF AGES. Tickets are on sale now!

Man Charged For Catawba County Hit-And-Run That Left Motorcyclist With Serious Injuries

A 35-year-old man has been charged for his involvement in a hit-and-run collision in Catawba County on Friday that left one motorcyclist with serious injuries.

Morganton Man Charged For Indecent Liberties With Child

A 32-year-old Morganton man is facing charges after being accused of having indecent liberties with a child, according to Burke County deputies.

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Rules Changed After Black Softball Player Had To Cut Hair

The national governing body for high school athletics has changed its softball rules after a Black player in North Carolina was forced to cut her hair during a game because of the beads she was wearing.

South Carolina Man Dies In Salisbury Skydiving Accident

A South Carolina man died in a skydiving accident in Salisbury Monday afternoon, according to officials.

Tyson Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken

Tyson Foods Inc. has recalled approximately 8,955,296 pounds of their ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) as of late last week.