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New Kids On The Block Singer Donnie Wahlberg Leaves $2,000 Tip At Charlotte Waffle House

The New Kids On The Block will be performing in Charlotte Thursday night at Spectrum Arena but one of the singers is already making headlines.

U.S. Charging 412 In Health Fraud Schemes Worth $1.3 Billion

More than 400 people have been charged with taking part in health care fraud and opioid scams that totaled $1.3 billion in false billing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday.

Lincolnton Man Arrested For Trafficking LSD

Investigators say they arrested a man for trafficking LSD, also known as acid, in Lincoln County.

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill Opens New Restaurant In Rock Hill

Charlotte-based Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill opens their newest corporate owned location at 295 Herlong Ave. in Rock Hill.

Novant Health House Call: Dry Drowning

About 10 people die in the country from unintentional drowning each day. Novant Health has what every parent needs to know about it.

Anson Co. Puppy Case: Where Are The Public Records?

The test results are in and Shayla, the Anson County puppy, did not have rabies. The four-month-old animal was euthanized Tuesday.

Coal Ash Remains Near Duke Energy Plants, as Other Ash is Imported from Overseas

New frustration tonight from neighbors living near Duke Energy coal ash pits. Concrete companies continue to import tons of ash from overseas - all while coal ash sits in the ground here.

CMPD Officer Charged With Death By Vehicle In Fatal Accident

A CMPD officer is charged accused of speeding, 100 miles per hour when he hit and killed a man crossing a Charlotte street. Chief Kerr Putney says it was a tough decision but the right one. Officer Phillip Barker is out of jail on unpaid leave.

A Bear Destroys Everything After Getting Trapped Inside A Car

A bear tore one family's car to pieces after breaking into it, and not being able to get out.

Artist Bob Timberlake Shows Off New Veneer Collection At SiteOne

Bob Timberlake is one of the country's most prolific artists, and tonight he is in south Charlotte to showcase his newest collection.

Child Injured In East Charlotte Apartment Fire

Officials are working to determine what caused an east Charlotte fire that damaged two apartments and sent one child to the hospital.

Silver Alert Canceled For Missing Richmond County Man

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has canceled the Silver Alert issued for William Mabe.

Puppy Euthanized At Anson Co. Animal Shelter Tests Negative For Rabies

Outrage from animal lovers across the Charlotte area and beyond. They are furious, after the Anson County Animal Shelter euthanized a four-month old puppy Tuesday.

Three Nights of Ramp Closures for Independence Boulevard Begin Thursday Night

A series of nighttime ramp closures are scheduled to take place later this week on Independence Boulevard near Sharon Amity Road and Charleston Drive in Charlotte. The closures are needed to place the final asphalt surface on the ramps.

Drowning Victim's Body Recovered In Rowan County

Officials say the body of a teen has been recovered after a reported drowning Wednesday afternoon.

Missing 72-Year-Old Rock Hill Man Found Safe In Aiken County

Officials say Mark Timmons was found in Wagener, SC overnight and is safe.

Gold Rush Service To Be Discontinued In August

Transportation officials say the Gold Rush will be permanently discontinued starting Monday, August 14th, with the last day of service being Friday, August 11th.

Scientists Say Massive Iceberg Has Broken Off In Antarctica

One of the biggest icebergs ever recorded, a trillion-ton behemoth more than seven times the size of New York City, has broken off of Antarctica, triggering disagreement among scientists over whether global warming is to blame.

CMPD Officer Charged In Fatal Accident With Pedestrian

In a news conference Wednesday afternoon, CMPD Chief Putney announced that Officer Phillip Barker has been charged with Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle.

Man Located And Arrested For Setting Girlfriend's Home On Fire While Pets Inside

Investigators have arrested a wanted Charlotte man after they say he set his girlfriend's home on fire, killing five pets.

Amazon's Prime Day Sets Company Sales Record

The tech giant on Wednesday reported record sales for its third annual Prime Day, beating out its numbers for previous Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping periods.