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Defense Department: Soldier Dies In Accident In Syria

A 22-year-old soldier from North Carolina has died in a rollover accident in Syria, the Defense Department said Saturday.

Police: 6 People Shot At Party At North Carolina Restaurant

Six people were treated for gunshot wounds after a shooting inside a restaurant in North Carolina, police said Sunday.

49ers Cruise Past FIU With Explosive Second Half

Behind a dominant second-half performance on both ends of the court, the Charlotte 49ers (12-7, C-USA: 6-2) cruised past the FIU Panthers (14-7, C-USA: 5-3), 75-49, in Halton Arena.

Peppers, Bogues, Brown Headline NC Sports Hall Of Fame Class

Retired NFL star Julius Peppers, retired NBA player Muggsy Bogues and current North Carolina football coach Mack Brown headline this spring’s class of inductees to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.

Homer The Dragon Will Make Valentine's Day Deliveries

Valentine's Day is right around the corner - have you thought of how you will surprise the person you love this year? Well the Charlotte Knights is working to make that easy with Homer the Dragon delivering gifts this year.

Bill Would Raise Age To Get Out Of SC Jury Duty To 75

A state senator wants to raise the age someone can get out of jury duty in South Carolina from 65 to 75.

Suspect Charged After Assault, Robbery And Police Chase

A suspect involved in a burglary and armed robbery in East Charlotte led to not only a car chase but foot pursuit by CMPD.

Bucks Beat The Hornets In Paris

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 12 rebounds and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-103 on Friday night in the first NBA regular-season game in France.

Win Streak Ends Against Wilkes-Barre

Charlotte’s hot streak on home ice came to a halt Friday night as they dropped a 5-4 contest to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

The Charlotte Women United March Will Take Place On January 25

The 2020 Women United March will take place in Charlotte on January 25, which will start at First Ward Park beginning at 11 a.m.

Trooper: NC Driver Fell Asleep, Injured 6 Kids, 3 Adults

A North Carolina driver fell asleep at the wheel and careened off an interstate highway, injuring herself, two other adults and six children, authorities said.

Suspect Accused Of Being Involved In 2016 Double Murder Turned Herself In Friday

Brandy Nicole Davis turned herself in to the Burke County Magistrate on Friday afternoon after not appearing for sentencing in regards to her involvement in a 2016 double murder.

New 15-Story Tower Coming To Uptown Charlotte

There will be a new 15-story tower in uptown Charlotte which will include a new Publix grocery store in a project called Ten Tryon.

In Paris, Michael Jordan Takes Questions On Many NBA Topics

Jordan, the owner of the Charlotte Hornets, was peppered with questions at a news conference before his team took on the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA’s first regular season game ever held in Paris. Jordan shared the stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Milwaukee owner Marc Lasry and took plenty of queries seeking his opinion on the game’s past, present and future.

Trump, A Late Convert To Cause, Attends Anti-Abortion Rally

President Donald Trump vowed to stand with anti-abortion activists Friday as he became the first sitting president to speak at the March for Life, an annual gathering that is one of the movement’s highest profile and most symbolic events.

NC State Board Of Elections Reminds Voters That Photo ID Is Not Required For 2020 Primary Election

The North Carolina State Board of elections is reminding residents that photo identification is not required to vote in the 2020 primary election.

Review: Lady Day At Emerson's Bar & Grill

The Actor's Theatre of Charlotte's latest show, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar & Grill, is based on one of Billie Holiday's final performances months before the singer's death in 1959.

NFL's Saints Fight To Shield Emails In Catholic Abuse Crisis

The New Orleans Saints are going to court to keep the public from seeing hundreds of emails that allegedly show team executives doing public relations damage control for the area’s Roman Catholic archdiocese to help it contain the fallout from a burgeoning sexual abuse crisis.