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Man will spend life in prison for murder during drug deal in University City

A jury convicted 32-year-old Joshua McClain of first degree murder on Wednesday in the shooting death of 43-year-old Lamar McNeil.

NTSB releases preliminary report about deadly tanker explosion in Mooresville

According to a preliminary report released Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board, a cargo truck owned an operated by Brenntag carrying about 1,100 gallons of sodium hydroxide, exploded on April 7th.

Decarlos Brown Not Competent To Stand Federal Trial

Federal mental health examiners determine Decarlos Brown is not competent to stand trial

Federal mental health examiners determined in part that he cannot make rational decisions because of his mental illness.

Da Says Officers Justified In Deadly Shooting

DA: 2 officers who shot and killed man at convenience store were justified

The Gaston County District Attorney says two officers who shot and killed a suspect in Gastonia were legally justified.

Some students feel unsafe as UNC Charlotte ends gender-affirming housing

UNC Charlotte has ended an option that allowed students to live in housing that best matches their gender identity. The university ended gender affirming housing to align with federal non-discrimination laws.

Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court

A federal court ruled Thursday against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.

Statewide burn ban to be lifted for Mecklenburg, surrounding counties Friday

The statewide burn ban will be lifted for the remaining 19 counties, including Mecklenburg County, on Friday.

March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

The NCAA will expand its March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season.

Hornets give coach Charles Lee a contract extension after 25-win improvement

The Charlotte Hornets extended head coach Charles Lee's contract after a significant improvement in their win total.

Charlotte man sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder

A Charlotte man was sentenced to life in prison after a Mecklenburg County jury found him guilty of first-degree murder in a 2020 shooting.

David and Nicole Tepper commit $1 million to girls flag football across Carolinas

The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation (DNTF) announced Thursday a $1 million commitment to support girls high school flag football programs across North Carolina and South Carolina.

USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

The United States Postal Service is considering a rule change that would allow anyone to send handguns through the mail for the first time in nearly 100 years.

Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case

Former FBI Director James Comey is seeking to cancel his upcoming court appearance in North Carolina.

Former South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia says he has Stage 4 colorectal cancer

Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer.

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving Supreme Court justice in American history

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is now the second longest-serving justice in history, overtaking someone who was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln.

Georgia woman charged in Rowan County jury duty scam

The scam had been going on since the beginning of last year.

Mayor Vi Lyles announces that she will not seek re-election and resign from office in June

In a statement released Thursday, Mayor Vi Lyles says she will not seek re-election in November, resigning from office June 30th. Lyles was first elected as Charlotte Mayor in 2017.

Up 'n Adam: The Craic

Adam Wurtzel went to check out The Craic, a new Irish Gastropub in SouthPark.

Carolina Insight: The Shoe Market

There are a lot of places to buy shoes, and a store with a great selection can make all the difference! Amanda Wood from The Shoe Market talks about how their selection is among the best in the region, and how their team guides customers to find the best fit possible.