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Deputies: Investigation Underway After 15-Month-Old Drowns In Statesville Swimming Pool

Iredell County deputies say a toddler died after drowning in a pool in Iredell County Tuesday evening.

Art At Camp North End | PHOTOS

Check out the artwork that is on display at Camp North End in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charlotte's MLS Team Name Officially Announced As Charlotte Football Club

Charlotte’s Major League Soccer franchise announced Wednesday that the team's official name will be Charlotte Football Club (FC).

Republicans Outline Trimmed-Back Agenda For 2020 Convention

President Donald Trump is set to be officially renominated in a shrunken Republican convention next month that’s been truncated to four hours in Charlotte, North Carolina, before the GOP show moves on to Florida.

Officials: Lightning Strike In Banner Elk Injures 6

Six people were hospitalized for injuries they sustained when lightning struck near a roller coaster in Banner Elk, authorities said.

CMPD: 23-Year-Old Dead, Another Victim Injured After West Charlotte Shooting

A homicide investigation is underway after one person was found shot to death and another victim suffered injuries after a west Charlotte shooting Tuesday afternoon, MEDIC and CMPD confirms.

Police: Officer Injured After Impaired Driver Crashes Head-On Into CMPD Cruiser

Police say a CMPD officer was seriously injured after an impaired driver crashed into her patrol vehicle.

Lincoln County Man’s Fourth Lottery Win In July Bags $100,000 Prize

A two-week lucky streak for Frank Drum, Jr. of Lincolnton led to not one, not two, not three, but four lottery wins, ending with a $100,000 Ruby Red 7’s prize.

Panthers Finalize Contracts With All 7 Defensive Draft Picks

The Panthers now have all seven draft picks under contract.

Gaston County School Leaders Approve Combination Reopening Plan

Leaders have worked for two weeks on a plan to keep students safe during the pandemic

Festival In The Park Cancelled For 2020, Will Return In 2021

Festival in the Park announced Tuesday that the 2020 Festival has been cancelled, which had been scheduled for September 25-27 at Freedom Park in Dilworth.

Officers Say A Man Was Killed In A Single Vehicle Crash In Lincoln County

A man was killed after his truck crashed into an embankment early Tuesday morning in Newton, according to Troopers.

Police Say A Charlotte Sanitation Worker Died After Getting Hit By A Vehicle While Collecting Trash

A Charlotte sanitation worker was killed after he was struck by a car July 20, according to CMPD.

AAA: Gas Price Volatility Low Across the Carolinas

Gas prices pushed downward three cents at most in the Carolinas, as the liability for prices to change rapidly and unpredictably is deemed low.

Driver License Road Tests Waived For N.C. Adult Applicants

Road tests still aren’t being performed by examiners from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles due to COVID-19. So now certain adults are exempt from passing one to obtain a regular license.

Kannapolis Police Say Impaired Driver Charged After Hitting And Killing Pedestrian

Police say a woman was impaired when she hit and killed a man with her vehicle.

Deputies: CMPD Officer's 3-Year-Old Son Accidentally Shot In The Hand

The 3-year-old son of a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer was shot in the hand after investigators say the boy reached into a dresser drawer to grab a pair of socks.