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Statesville Man Charged Following Violent Home Invasion In Iredell County

A Statesville man has been arrested and charged for his role in a violent home invasion in Iredell County, on Sunday morning.

Secret Brand Deodorant Donates $529,000 To US Women’s Soccer

Procter & Gamble, a sponsor of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, is now supporting its members’ fight for equal pay.

Neighbors Vent About Flood Damage at Meeting with Duke Energy

Neighbors in Northwest Charlotte came face-to-face with Duke Energy employees on Sunday, to talk about the flood that damaged more than 100 homes last month.

Immigration Raids Set to Begin Sunday in Nine Major Cities

Sunday, immigration raids begin in nine major U.S. cities. Charlotte is not on the list, but the raids are still driving fears in the immigrant community. There's also anger about the treatment of migrants seeking asylum in the U.S.

Tropical Storm Barry Strengthens, With Rain To Soak Millions

Heavy rains and gusty winds knocked out power on the Gulf Coast on Saturday as a strengthening Tropical Storm Barry churned a path to shore, threatening millions and testing flood-prevention efforts implemented after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans 14 years ago.

Collectable Sneakers On Auction At Sotheby’s In New York

True sneaker heads will get the opportunity to expand their collection as Sotheby’s in New York holds its first sneaker auction.

Tropical Storm Barry Closes In With What Could Be Epic Rain

Homeowners sandbagged their doors and tourists trying to get out of town jammed the airport Friday as Tropical Storm Barry began rolling in with the potential for an epic drenching that could prove whether New Orleans and the rest of Louisiana learned the lessons of Hurricane Katrina over a decade ago.

Deputies: Woman Falsely Accuses Boyfriend Of Child Molestation After He Made Her Mad

Deputies say a woman tried to get back at her boyfriend by falsely accusing him of molesting her infant daughter.

Gas Leak Shuts Down Part Of Popular Matthews Area Shopping Center

Police say crews are working to repair a gas leak that shut down part of the Sycamore Commons Shopping Center on Matthews Township Parkway Friday afternoon.

Flower Child Restaurant To Open In SouthEnd This Summer

Flower Child, the healthy, fast-casual eatery from Fox Restaurant Concepts, will open its first North Carolina location in Charlotte’s SouthEnd neighborhood later this summer.

Teen Father Charged In Abuse, Death Of 1-Year-Old Daughter

North Carolina authorities say the 17-year-old father of baby girl has been charged with abusing and killing her.

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation Receives Grant To Support Vision To Learn

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation has received a $200,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to support Vision To Learn, a national nonprofit organization that operates mobile vision clinics to provide free screenings, eye exams and glasses to economically disadvantaged students.

United Will Scrap 8,000 Flights Due To Grounded Boeing Jets

United Airlines expects to cancel more than 8,000 flights through October because of the grounding of its Boeing 737 Max planes.

Infant Found Dead At Home In Chester

An investigation is underway after an infant was found dead at a home in Chester.

Nearly 1,000 Student-Athletes Descend On Rock Hill And York County For 2019 FBU Top Gun Showcase

Between July 11-14, Rock Hill, SC, famously known as “Football City USA” will host the Football University (FBU) Top Gun Showcase, the biggest showcase event in the country for both middle school and high school football players.

VW, Ford Broaden Alliance To Autonomous, Electric Vehicles

Volkswagen will sink $2.6 billion into a Pittsburgh autonomous vehicle company that’s mostly owned by Ford as part of a broader partnership on electric and self-driving vehicles, the companies confirmed Friday.

R. Kelly Facing Sweeping New Federal Sex Crime Charges

Singer R. Kelly, already facing sexual abuse charges brought by Illinois prosecutors, was arrested in Chicago on a sweeping federal indictment that accuses him and members of his entourage of recruiting women and girls to engage in illegal sexual activity with the performer.