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Union County Volunteer Competes For "Mr. Fitness" Title And $20,000 Donation

A Union County man is competing for the title of "Mr. Fitness" in an online competition, and says he will donate the $20,000 prize to the nonprofit Common Heart if he wins.

Appeals Court Refuses To Reinstate North Carolina Abortion Ban

North Carolina’s ban on most abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy must remain unenforceable, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday, rejecting arguments that the law should be left intact because prosecutors aren’t going after doctors who violate it.

Man Connected To Two Charlotte Murders Arrested For Killing Man In Union County

A Marshville man, that is connected to two Charlotte-area murders from April 2021, is now facing charges in Union County for the murder of a 33-year-old man.

Charlotte Region Home Sales Heat Up As New Listings Increase In May

As North Carolinians continue to adjust to reopening and a return to normal activities, residential real estate sales across the Charlotte region continue to heat up. According to Canopy MLS, sales in May 2021 rose 26.4 percent year-over-year.

Humane Society of Charlotte Collaborates to Brew A Special Fundraiser with NoDa Brewing Company

The Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) will kick off a new fundraiser in collaboration with NoDa Brewing Company in July to raise money to support the mission of HSC. The online photo contest, Rescue Brew, will run through Saturday, July 31 and the winning pet photos will be announced on Friday, August 13.

Anderson: QB Sam Darnold Has Different ‘Aura’ In Carolina

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson couldn’t help but notice a difference in Sam Darnold’s persona when he walked into Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday for the team’s mandatory three-day minicamp.

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Mecklenburg County Man ‘Multiplied The Love’ And Won A $100,000 Prize

A second-chance for luck just paid off for Burrell Cleveland Jr. of Matthews when his entry into a 2021 Multiply The Cash second-chance drawing won him the $100,000 top prize.

On the Road with James: Uwharrie Offroading

James is taking On the Road offroad this week!

Tropical Update: Bill Becomes Extratropical

So long, Bill! Bill is now Extratropical. No further advisories will be issued.

Refreshing Air Dominates Midweek

Lower humidity dominates midweek, but it is short-lived so enjoy it!

19-Year-Old Driver Charged With DWI In Fatal East Charlotte Crash

A 19-year-old is facing multiple charges including DWI after a deadly east Charlotte crash on Monday night, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Giant-Size Charlotte Mini-Con Coming in November

Fans of Heroes Convention won't have to wait much longer to get their comic convention fix. Heroes Aren't Hard to Find is hosting a 'Giant-Size' version of their long-running Charlotte Mini-Con this November 6th and 7th.

Sheriff’s Office: Man Already Jailed Charged In Rowan County Fatal Crash

A North Carolina man already jailed on a separate charge is now accused in connection with a single-vehicle crash which killed a man, according to a sheriff’s office.

AP: US Military Guns Lost, Stolen From North Carolina Bases

Military weapons including assault rifles and a light machine gun have been lost or stolen from bases in North Carolina.

NC Tax Revenue Soars, $6.5B Windfall Predicted By Mid-2023

North Carolina’s resurgent post-pandemic economy could put an additional $6.5 billion over the next two years into state government coffers already swollen with cash, state economists said Tuesday.