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State Prison Offender Dies After Testing Positive For COVID-19

An Alexander Correctional Institution offender with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died at a hospital.

CMPD Employee Arrested, Charged For Driving While Impaired

An employee of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has been arrested and charged for driving while impaired Tuesday morning, according to CMPD.

CMPD Asking For Public's Help Identifying Suspect In South Charlotte Bowling Alley Shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are looking for a suspect that has been accused of shooting one person at a south Charlotte bowling alley Saturday evening.

State Capitols Step Up Security Amid New Safety Concerns

State capitols across the nation stepped up security Monday, deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers as several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last week’s violence at the U.S. Capitol.

Salisbury Police Give All-Clear After Man Leaves Two Suspicious Packages At Rowan County Health Department

According to the Salisbury Police Department, the Cabarrus County Bomb Squad has removed the packages from the Rowan County Health Department and no incendiary devices were found.

CMPD Detectives Investigate A Fatal Collision Involving A Pedestrian In East Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say a pedestrian was hit and killed in east Charlotte Saturday night after a silver 2006 Honda Civic struck the pedestrian on East Independence Boulevard.

Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Total Over $1 Billion For Weekday Drawings

With the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots totaling over $1 billion dollars, North Carolinians have two chances to become the state’s newest multi-millionaire this week!

Hayward Scores 34 Points, Hornets Rout Knicks 109-88

Gordon Hayward came to Charlotte looking for an expanded role and an opportunity to turn a struggling Hornets franchise into a winner.

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Panthers Interview 2 More, Expect GM Decision This Week

The Carolina Panthers met with executives Scott Fitterer of the Seattle Seahawks and Omar Khan of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, the 14th and 15th candidates to interview for their vacant general manager position.

Limited COVID Vaccinations In North Carolina

Mecklenburg County is ready and prepared to give thousands more people the COVID vaccine but the supply in North Carolina is extremely limited.

Hospitalization Rates Rise In Charlotte, CMS Teachers Concerned About In-Person Learning

Hospital beds are quickly running out in the Charlotte region as COVID cases surge and some teachers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg are sounding the alarm as the return to in-person learning gets closer.

Appalachian State And UNC-Charlotte Delay In-Person Classes

Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina-Charlotte have delayed the start of in-person classes as the number of coronavirus cases rise across the state.

Mitchell Resigns From Charlotte City Council; Reflects On Two Decades Of Service

There is now a vacancy on the Charlotte City Council after an abrupt resignation from Councilman James Mitchell.

Jaguar Land Rover Charlotte Moves To New Dual-Branded Facility

Charlotte-based Hendrick Automotive Group has relocated Jaguar Land Rover Charlotte to a new facility at 6710 E. Independence Blvd.

Doggie Desserts: Ben & Jerry's Enters The Pet Food Business

Think your dog deserves dessert? So does Ben & Jerry’s.

Confederate Statues Likely To Go Undisturbed In South Carolina In 2021

Republican South Carolina legislative leaders are unlikely to give permission this year to local governments or colleges who want to take down Confederate statues or rename buildings honoring segregationists.

AAA: Carolina Gas Prices Trend More Expensive As Crude Oil Hits New High

Gas prices in the Carolinas have increased by almost a dime as supply tightens and crude oil hits an 11-month high.

Army Investigating Officer Who Led Group To Washington Rally

The Army is investigating a psychological operations officer who led a group of people from North Carolina to the rally in Washington that led up to the deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Trump Faces 'Incitement Of Insurrection' Impeachment Charge

As the House prepares for impeachment, President Donald Trump faces a single charge — “incitement of insurrection” — over the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a draft of the articles obtained by The Associated Press.