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Hundreds Rally For Higher Minimum Wage

Moral Monday on Labor Day has minimum wage at the forefront. Hundreds of people showed up in Uptown Charlotte calling for a rise in North Carolina's minimum wage.

Hickory Teen Dies in Car Crash; Driver Charged

Classmates are mourning a Hickory teen killed in a car crash Sunday night. The driver of the SUV the two were in has been charged in connection with his death.

Mother Sends Message to Son on the Run

Deqwon Blackmon's mother is making a plea for her son to turn himself in to the Lancaster Detention Center after he escaped deputies Friday afternoon.

Three Americans Detained in N. Korea 'Getting Desperate'

The Obama Administration says it is doing what it can to secure the releases of three Americans being held in North Korea.

Commissioners Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Smoking Ban

Mecklenburg Co. residents have their only chance to tell Commissioners what they think about the proposal Tuesday night.

Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In to Police

Jerecos Byers turned himself in to Gastonia police Monday afternoon. He's accused of shooting his cousin.

Labor Day Parade | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from the Charlotte Labor Day Parade Monday, September 1st.

A Returned Camera Makes a Heart-Broken California Man Smile

Already heart-broken over the death of his wife, a man's stolen camera contains some of his last memories of her.

U.S. Airstrikes Helping Break ISIS Siege in Iraq

One attack destroys an armed vehicle while another damages a militant tank.

Tony Stewart Returns to Race Track with a Disappointing Outing

It was a disappointing return to the track for Tony Stewart at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday.

It's a Sweet Start to the Day When Wilson Visits Cupcrazed Cakery

Who can resist the lure of a fresh baked cupcake? Not Wilson, that's for sure.

The Best of the Snark Report: Snark Flashbacks of Tara, Beibs, Bad Cops and Bad Buzzing

TV shows revisited, depositions re-heated, strange pets make strange bedfellows and getting "buzzed."

Waiting Child: Derek

Meet a young man who is ambitious, loves getting his adrenaline pumping and enjoys nature. He's in need of a family to love him and care for him.

Power Restored to 2500 After Matthews-area Outage

Power outages, pushing hundreds of Charlotte-area families outside in the heat of the day. A busted transformer left more than 2500 people without power or AC.

Apartment Security Guard Attempting To Stop A Suspect Charged After Shots Were Fired

Reports of a man smashing in a car window at a University area apartment complex led the to the arrest of the suspect and the area security guard.

Duke Energy: Mechanical Issue Causes 2,500 Power Outages In Matthews

Duke Energy says a transformer issue is to blame for leaving 2,500 residents without power Sunday evening.

High School Senior Killed In SC Car Crash

Family and friends are mourning the loss of 17-year-old Benjamin Elliot Owens after he died in a car crash Friday afternoon.

Missing 20-Year-Old Woman Found At Neighbor's House

Police found 20-year-old Jakeisha Flowe at a neighbor's house after she was reported missing Saturday just after 11 p.m.

Matthews Alive Festival | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from the Matthews Alive Festival.

Lancaster Neighbors Take Extra Precautions After Shooting Suspect Escapes

Neighbors want to know how an attempted murder suspect, on his way to jail, slipped away so easily.

Boom or Bust: Fantasy Football Preview

A Preview of Quarterbacks, Running Backs, and Tight Ends.

Statesville Tilley Harley-Davidson Owner Dies In Motorcycle Crash

Tilley Harley-Davidson Owner Don Tilley died in a motorcycle crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway Friday night.