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Detectives Investigate Deadly Shooting In East Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say they are investigating a homicide in east Charlotte after a 42-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night.

Gastonia Police Search For Armed Robbery Suspect

Gastonia Police are asking for the public's help finding a suspect wanted in an armed robbery that occurred Saturday afternoon.

UNC Protesters Cite Ongoing Frustrations Amid Tenure Dispute

Discontent over how Black students, faculty and staff have been treated for years at North Carolina’s flagship public university is reemerging after the school refused to offer tenure to a prominent investigative journalist who’s won awards for her work on systemic racism.

CMPD: 3 Charged For Shooting And Killing Man In South Charlotte Hotel Room

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged three suspects for the murder of Dean Varian, 31, who is the victim in the fatal south Charlotte shooting that occurred early Saturday morning

Tracking a Tropical Wave in the Atlantic

Development chances are decreasing for a tropical wave over the far eastern Atlantic Ocean

Juneteenth Celebrations Continue In Concord With A Festival On June 26th

Juneteenth celebrations continue in Concord, N.C. with a festival at Marvin Caldwell Park on Saturday.

Vaulted Oak Brewing to Host Local Market This Weekend

Vaulted Oak Brewing, a new brewery in the Echo Hills and Oakhurst neighborhoods of East Charlotte, will host a local market at the brewery this Saturday, June 26.

North Carolina Remains Near Bottom In COVID-19 Vaccinations

Less than half of North Carolinians eligible for a COVID-19 shot are fully vaccinated, even though there are more than 2.1 million doses waiting on shelves for residents to take.

Grammy Award-winning artist Anthony Hamilton to headline Novant Health’s Welcome Back Fest street festivals

Novant Health has announced that Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Anthony Hamilton will headline its Welcome Back Fest street festivals in Charlotte, Wilmington and Winston-Salem this summer.

'Iron Man' Racer, NASCAR Champion Jack Ingram Dies At 84

Jack Ingram, a hard-hosed, hot-tempered racer who won five NASCAR championships and more than 300 races, has died, the NASCAR Hall of Fame said Friday. He was 84.

Concord Man Arrested After Seen Behind Mall Dumpster With Child, Suspected Of Victimizing Children For Decades

A 66-year-old man was arrested after he was seen behind a mall dumpster with a minor Thursday, police said.

Police: 2-Year-Old Found Dead In The Parking Lot Of A Gaston County Business

Police have opened an investigation after they say a 2-year-old was found dead in a car in the parking lot of a Gaston County business on Thursday.

Scotland County Man Multiplies His Luck To Win $2 Million Prize

Albert Smith of Laurinburg took a chance on a 100X the Cash ticket and watched his luck multiply into a $2 million win.

Trump Rally Song Plays Briefly At Biden North Carolina Event

A song heard at every Donald Trump campaign rally blared at least twice at the close of a North Carolina event featuring President Joe Biden.

Gastonia Police Arrest Man Accused Of Stealing Woman's Purse At A Gas Station

Police say Deshawn Baxter, 21, is under arrest for his involvement in a robbery at a gas station in Gastonia. The suspect was wanted for stealing a woman's purse on June 21st at a QuikTrip, after approaching her to ask for baby formula, then pointing a gun on someone else attempting to help.