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One Dead In Cherokee County Crash

One person is dead following a vehicle collision involving a freight-liner truck in Cherokee County on Thursday morning.

Man Pleads Guilty To Forcible Sex Offense Charges

A 31-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday to three counts of forcible sex offense in a case from June of 2022.

Uvalde, Texas, School Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Charges Of Failing To Protect Kids During Attack

A former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer who was part of the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School has pleaded not guilty during a court appearance.

15-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle Sunday Night

A 15-year-old died at the hospital after being hit by an SUV while riding his bike Sunday night.

Six Injured In East Charlotte Crash

Six people are in the hospital with various injuries following a vehicle collision in east Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.

Settlement Reached After Young Girl Suffers Permanent Injuries In Drowning Incident

A $4.2 million settlement was secured for the family of a young girl, who suffered permanent brain damage after nearly drowning at a Monroe pool in 2022.

Video Game Performers Will Go On Strike Over AI Concerns

Hollywood’s video game performers are going on strike, throwing part of the entertainment industry into another work stoppage after talks for a new contract with major game studios broke down over artificial intelligence protections.

N.C. Review Say Nonprofit Led By Lieutenant Governor's Wife 'Seriously Deficient'

A state review of a nonprofit operated by the wife of North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson says the nonprofit was “seriously deficient” in recent operations.

2024 Property Tax Bills Will Be Mailed By July 31st

Mecklenburg County will mail 2024 bills for real property, individual personal property, and business personal property taxes by July 31, 2024. Bills are due Sept. 1, 2024, and must be paid by Jan. 6, 2025, to avoid interest.

Up 'n Adam: 24 Hours of Booty

Adam Wurtzel literally got his booty into shape as he learned more about 24 Hours of Booty.

Season 2 of "The Ark" Now Airing/Streaming

Adam Wurtzel spoke with the stars of SyFy's "The Ark" about the new season, an international cast, and what viewers can expect.

Public Health Investigates Tuberculosis Case In Porter Ridge HS Student

Union County Public Health is investigating a case of active tuberculosis (TB) involving a Porter Ridge High School student who is following appropriate protocol for active pulmonary tuberculosis.

Police: Missing 79-Year-Old Man Found Dead

79-year-old Fred Dunlap was found dead after being reported missing on July 23 and a suspect has been arrested and charged.

Livingstone College Accepts Single Largest Donation In History

Livingstone College will accept the single largest donation in the institution’s history this week. In the last seven months, the college has accepted seven $1 million dollar donations.

HOMES Program Returns to Help Mecklenburg County Homeowners 

The Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support (HOMES) Program returns for another season, which began July 1, 2024.

U.S. Secret Service Hold A News Conference To Release The Public Safety Map And Security Measures For The 2024 Democratic National Convention

The U.S. Secret Service will be joined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to release the public safety map and security measures for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

NASA And Boeing Hold A News Conference To Update The Status Of The Astronauts Stuck On The ISS Weeks After Their Expected Return

NASA and Boeing provide an update on the status of the NASA astronauts who remain on the ISS weeks after their scheduled return was delayed.

Healthy Headlines: What to Know About Strokes

In this week's Healthy Headlines, Jacinda Jacobs talks with Dr. Ziad Hage of Novant Health about the symptoms and warning signs of strokes.

Previewing Family Dance Party with Ramona Holloway

Since its creation in 2019, the Family Dance Party has been a celebration that links generations. People from across the area come together in support of the families of the estimated 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's or other dementia.

Gov. Cooper One Of Four Likely Running Mates For Vice President Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris is beginning to vet about a dozen possible candidates to be her running mate as she approaches one of most consequential decisions of her new presidential candidacy.

Two Women Leading Affordable Housing Solutions Named 2023 Charlotte Woman Of The Year

The 2023 Charlotte Woman of Year award, an annual honor that recognizes and celebrates women who have demonstrated exemplary civic leadership and service, is being given to two women leading affordable housing solutions: Laura Belcher, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region and Dionne Nelson, president and CEO of Laurel Street.