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Woman In Viral Arrest Video Faces New Charges

Woman at center of Shelby Police use of force video is re-arrested

The woman at the center of a viral Shelby Police use-of-force video is back behind bars.

Iryna Zarutska's family plans to file lawsuit as new report reveals safety gaps in transit

A new state audit reveals gaps in the security and safety of the Charlotte Area Transit system one year after Iryna Zarutska was killed on the Blue Line in South End. Now her family plans to file a civil lawsuit.

Local stylist hosting free hair care event this weekend for kids headed back to school

A local hair stylist is hosting a back to school community hair day this weekend for kids.

Police investigating homicide in east Charlotte

Medic says one person has died following a shooting in east Charlotte.

North Carolina wildlife officials search for bear that injured Asheville woman inside her home

State wildlife authorities are attempting to trap and euthanize a food-conditioned black bear after it entered a Buncombe County home and injured a resident on Tuesday night.

Walmart is cautious with expectations after slowest sales growth in 6 years

Walmart reported its slowest growth in U.S. comparable sales in six years during its most recent quarter, and it offered a reserved upgraded outlook.

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Communities still recovering from last weekend’s hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days. Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, covered roads in mud and left thousands of homes without power. Now forecasters are warning another tropical storm could form as early as Thursday in the Pacific and approach the islands this weekend.

Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says

Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California.

NC Gov delivers school supplies in Concord, says teachers still need more money

Students gave a warm welcome to Governor Josh Stein in Concord Wednesday. Stein delivered school supplies to W.M. Irvin Elementary School.

Silfab announces it is temporarily furloughing some employees

Solar panel manufacturing company Silfab is temporarily furloughing a portion of its work force at its Fort Mill facility.

Inaugural Carolina Bloom Music Festival

The first ever 'Carolina Bloom Music Festival' is coming to Charlotte's Blume Studios this weekend, August 22-23, featuring over 20 musical acts + food trucks, DJs and local vendors.

Gaston Co. Animal Control searching for person who abandoned five puppies

Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement is trying to identify the person who abandoned five puppies.

CRTPO weighs possibility of paying $60M penalty for rescinding 77 toll lanes support

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and Matthews want time to explore other ideas to relieve traffic congestion, but the state wants municipalities who are against the project to pay back $60 million dollars by October 5th.

Local restaurant expanding to Plaza Midwood

Postino is opening another location in Plaza Midwood.

Ntsb Releases Report On Deadly 2025 Crash

NTSB: Deadly I-485 wreck was caused by teen driver who was speeding and high

The NTSB has released its final report on a deadly July 2025 multi-vehicle collision on I-485 outer near Wilkinson Boulevard.

Shein hits the road on campus tour

The SHEIN clothing brand has kicked off it's college campus tour at UNC Charlotte, providing students with opportunities to earn income, build entrepreneurial skills, access mentorship and career resources.

Kannapolis Police make 3 arrests in 2024 Christmas Eve murder

Kannapolis Police have now charged three people in the 2024 Christmas Eve shooting death of Angelo Markantonakis.

Police: Woman stabs ex to death after argument over child support

Police have made an arrest after a deadly stabbing at a strip mall in southeast Charlotte.

Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing

A judge on Thursday will consider whether to grant Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his murder conviction earlier this summer in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet.

Five people escape house fire in Hickory, several pets do not

Investigators say five people escaped a house fire in Hickory Wednesday morning.

Duke Energy volunteers assemble 10,000 hygiene kits for people in need

More than 200 volunteers from Duke Energy and other organizations came together Wednesday in Uptown to assemble 10,000 hygiene kits for people in need.