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The 600 Festival’s “Drive into Summer” Slate of Events Starts May 3rd

May promises to be an exciting month to kick-off Summer in Charlotte – complete with reigning MONSTER Energy NASCAR Cup Champion, Joey Logano.

Former York County Deputy Gets No Prison Time For Sex While On Duty, In Uniform

A former York County deputy has avoided prison time after agreeing to plead guilty to paying for sex with a woman who also was wanted on criminal charges.

Lockdown Lifted At Two Union County Schools After Shots Reportedly Fired Nearby

Lockdowns at Monroe High School and Monroe Middle School have been lifted after reports of shots being fired nearby Friday afternoon.

Cellphone Jamming Tested At South Carolina State Prison

Federal officials this week oversaw the test at a South Carolina prison of a cellphone signal jamming technology that some hope will help combat the threat posed by inmates with smuggled cellphones, officials told The Associated Press.

Trump Says He May Send ‘Illegal Immigrants’ To Dem Districts

President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering sending “Illegal Immigrants” to Democratic strongholds to punish congressional foes for inaction on the border— just hours after White House and Homeland Security officials insisted the idea had been rejected as fast as it had been proposed.

Parent Involved In Local Marching Band's Booster Club Charged With Embezzlement

Officials say a parent involved in the booster club for West Rowan Middle School's band has been charged with embezzling funds.

'The Rise Of Skywalker' Star Wars Episode IX Trailer Unveiled In Chicago

The Latest on the unveiling of details about the final installment of the third “Star Wars” trilogy at the Star Wars Celebration being held this weekend in Chicago.

Search Warrant Leads To Felony Drug Arrests In Iredell County

Deputies say a knock and talk meeting with a resident in Troutman ended with two people being arrested on felony drug charges.

Panthers Sign Former Patriots WR Hogan To One-Year Contract

The Carolina Panthers have signed former New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday.

Hickory Police Investigating Armed Robbery At Convenience Store

Hickory Police say they are searching for man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Thursday evening.

Police Searching For Two Suspects After Man Carjacked In Matthews

Police say they are searching for two suspects after a man was carjacked in Matthews.

Wilson's World: SAVE Promise Club Summit In Concord

Wilson was at H.E. Winkler Middle School in Concord, where S.A.V.E. Promise Clubs are holding their annual summit.

Congo's Ebola Outbreak Might Be Declared Global Emergency

A top Red Cross official said Friday he’s “more concerned than I have ever been” about the possible regional spread of the Ebola virus after a new spike in cases, as the World Health Organization met on whether to declare the outbreak in Congo an international health emergency.

Hickory Murder-Suicide Ends With Two Teens Dead, 3-Year-Old Wounded

Hickory Police are investigating a murder-suicide that left two teens dead and a three-year-old injured.

MEDIC: 10 Taken To Hospital Following East Charlotte House Fire

MEDIC says 10 people were treated for non-life threatening injuries following a residential fire in east Charlotte.

Kemba Walker Prepares For Potential Free Agency With Hornets Season Over

Kemba Walker is close to embarking on unchartered territory, NBA free agency.

No Criminal Charges for Boy Accused of Threatening to Shoot Up Lincoln Co. School

The boy is also accused of threatening to rape a classmate and slash her throat. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office confirmed the decision for WCCB Thursday. Meantime, two past allegations against a deputy involved in the investigation have surfaced.