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Former Hornets Head Coach Gene Littles Dies At 78

Gene Littles, a former coach of the Charlotte Hornets who was the all-time leading scorer in High Point University men’s basketball history, has died. He was 78.

Slaughter Of Dolphins On Faeroes Sparks Debate On Traditions

The slaughter of 1,428 white-sided dolphins over the weekend, part of a four-century-old traditional drive of sea mammals into shallow water where they are killed for their meat and blubber, has reignited a debate on the small Faeroe Islands.

Audit: NC DOT Spent Less Than Planned, But Risks Remain

North Carolina’s Department of Transportation spent less than its leaders predicted during the second half of 2020, according to a state performance audit. But the report authors said the agency hadn’t carried out key recommendations named in an audit last year that had found several hundred million dollars in overspending.

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Charlotte Man Dies After Crashing Into Chester County Welcome Sign

A Charlotte man died after his van ran off Interstate 77 in South Carolina and hit a brick welcome sign for Chester County, authorities said.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

One-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Lancaster Parking Lot

A 1-year-old child has died after being struck by a vehicle Monday evening at a Lancaster apartment complex parking lot, according to police.

13 Questions with Brianna Dahlquist

Meet Brianna Dahlquist. She's a fan of football, owls, and definitely promised to make me cupcakes. Get to know our newest Rising reporter and catch her weekday mornings from 5-9am right here on Charlotte's CW.

Lincolnton Man Arrested After Hiding From Deputies In Ceiling Of Convenience Store

A 34-year-old Lincolnton man was arrested Monday after hiding from officers in the ceiling of a Denver convenience store.

Wilson's World: Wilson Was Reunited With His Friend Wren, and Helped Get The Word Out About Her "Unicorn Juice" Blood Drive!

Wilson was reunited with his friend Wren, and helped get the word out about her "Unicorn Juice" Blood Drive!

Tasty Tuesday: National Cream Filled Donut Day

Tasty Tuesday falling on a great food holiday - national cream filled donut day!

Hot And Dry Today, Rain Chances On The Rise

Sunny and Hot Today, Rain Chances Creep Up Mid-Week

Last dry day before rain and storm chances creep up to end the work week.

Nicholas Made Landfall in Texas as a Category 1 Hurricane, Brings Flooding Threat to South

Nicholas will bring an additional 5-10" of rain for the Gulf Coast, including areas hit hard by Ida just a few weeks ago.

Worker Advocates Seek More NC Aid As Federal Benefits Expire

North Carolina’s unemployed need higher and longer jobless benefits from the state more than ever now that additional federal benefits created during the COVID-19 pandemic expired this month, advocates for workers and the poor said Monday.

Vigil Held For 3 Year Old Killed When 150 Shots Fired Into His Home

An emotional celebration of life was held in West Charlotte on Monday night in honor of three year-old Asiah Figueroa. The child was killed after more than 150 shots were fired into his home while he slept last Tuesday night.An emotional celebration of life was held in West Charlotte on Monday night in honor of three year-old Asiah Figueroa. The child was killed after more than 150 shots were fired into his home while he slept last Tuesday night.