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Texas Murder Suspect Arrested in Rowan County

A Salisbury man was arrested Tuesday in connection to a murder in Texas.

Senate Approves Final Budget that Delivers Teacher Pay Raise

The North Carolina Senate gave initial approval Tuesday to a $22.34 billion final state budget that invests in public education, cuts taxes on the middle class, and raises average teacher pay above $50,000 for the first time in state history.

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UPDATE: At Least 41 Killed After Explosions Rock Istanbul Airport

Multiple explosions have been reported at an Istanbul airport, according to Turkish officials. Officials say at least 36 people have been killed at Ataturk Airport. At least 147 other people have been reportedly injured.

House Passes Amendment to Regulate USNWC

The House passed an amendment on Tuesday that would allow the state to regulate the U.S. National Whitewater Center.

New Legislation Could Amend Portions Of Controversial House Bill 2

Members of the North Carolina House of Representatives are working on legislation that could amend portions of the controversial House Bill 2.

North Carolina State Senator Indicted

A longtime North Carolina state senator has been indicted on charges of filing a false campaign finance report.

Where To See Fireworks In The Area This Weekend

Check out this list to find out where you can see some fireworks this holiday weekend.

Benghazi Report Faults Security; No New Clinton Allegations

Republicans on the House Benghazi Committee harshly faulted the Obama administration Tuesday for lax security and a slow response to the deadly 2012 attacks at the U.S. diplomatic outpost in Libya.

Body Of Charlotte Man Found In Burke County

A Charlotte man's body was found in Morganton over the weekend and authorities are investigating the cause of his death.

Charlotte Ranked 'The Sweatiest City'

Honeywell Fans has released their 2016 list of "America's Sweatiest Cities."

Northwestern High School Assistant Principal Resigns After Sex Offense Arrest

The assistant principal at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill has resigned after being arrested on multiple sex charges.

Las Americas | A Celebration Of Indigenous Cultures

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation presents Las Americas Saturday July 16th, 2016.

IKEA recalling 27 million dressers blamed for deaths of children

CHARLOTTE, NC -- IKEA is recalling 27 million chests and drawers that are being blamed for the deaths of three children. The Swedish furniture giant says its 'Malm' line can fall over on children, injuring, or crushing them to death,…

In Just 24 Hours, Several NoDa Businesses Broken Into

Walter Peniella manages Cabo Fish Taco in NoDa , just one of three businesses on North Davidson Street broken into in the past few days.

Gov. Push for County to Regulate Whitewater Center

CHARLOTTE, NC-- The Governor is pushing for the U.S. National Whitewater Center to undergo county regulation like public swimming pools. It comes after an 18-year-old contracted a brain-eating amoeba and died last week.…

Alma Adams Meets With Former CMS Employee After Her Contract Not Renewed

CHARLOTTE, NC-- A former Harding University High School staffer seen on video being attacked by students is hoping a U.S. Congresswoman can help her get her job back. CMS did not renew former…

Dozens Gather For Orlando Attack Vigil In Statesville

STATESVILLE, NC- Dozens of people gathered in Statesville tonight to remember the victims of the Orlando terror attack. Tevin Crosby was one of the 49 people who died inside the Pulse Nightclub on…

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Judge Blocks Part of Mississippi LGBT Marriage Law

A federal judge ruled Monday that Mississippi clerks cannot cite their own religious beliefs to recuse themselves from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.