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New K9 Helps With Drug Arrest In Chester County

A man was arrested after a K9 sniffed out methamphetamine and other narcotics during a traffic stop in Chester County.

Big Lots To Close 35 To 40 Stores In 2024

Big Lots expects to close 35 to 40 locations while only adding three new stores in 2024.

Suspect Charged With Murder In University City Homicide

Police have charged a 22-year-old man with murder in connection to a homicide this past Tuesday near the University City area.

Defense Attorney Says 'Alec Baldwin Committed No Crime; He Was An Actor, Acting' At Trial Openings

A defense attorney told jurors Wednesday that the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was an “unspeakable tragedy” but that “ Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, acting.”

Three Arrested In North Graham Street Homicide Case

Three suspects have been arrested for their connection in the North Graham Street homicide of Corey Robinson on June 14.

Ex-NBA Player Jontay Porter Pleads Guilty In Case Tied To Gambling Scandal That Tanked His Career

Former NBA player Jontay Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal criminal case tied to the betting scandal that got him banned from the league earlier this year.

Kevin Costner's Second 'Horizon' Film Pulled From Theatrical Release

The August theatrical release for the second chapter of Kevin Costner’s ambitious Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga” has been canceled after the first film fizzled in theaters.

Newton Police Identify Man In Critical Condition After Exchanging Gunfire With Officers

Newton Police have identifies the man hospitalized after exchanging gunfire with police on Monday, officers discovered the man to have eight felony warrants.

7 Statesville Businesses Targeted In 2 Weeks

Statesville Nonprofit Broken Into For A Second Time

Iredell COAST Hidden Gem Variety Store has been broken into again, following a trend of seven Statesville businesses being broken into in recent weeks.

George Clooney, A High-Profile Biden Supporter And Fundraiser, Asks President To Leave Race

Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney is adding his voice to calls for Joe Biden to leave the presidential race.

Lorenzo Musetti Reaches First Gland Slam Semifinal At Wimbledon And Will Face Novak Djokovic

Lorenzo Musetti has reached his first Grand Slam semifinal by eliminating Taylor Fritz at Wimbledon and will face Novak Djokovic next.

MS-13 Leader Pleads Guilty In Case Involving 8 Murders, Including Deaths Of 2 Girls On Long Island

A leader of an MS-13 gang clique in New York pleaded guilty Wednesday to racketeering and firearms charges in a case involving eight murders, including the 2016 killings of two high school girls who were hacked and beaten to death as they strolled through their neighborhood on Long Island.

Alec Baldwin Trial LIVE: Opening Statements Begin In ‘Rust’ Trial

Watch live as opening statements begin in Alec Baldwin’s trial over a fatal shooting on the set of the Western film “Rust.” Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter. If a jury unanimously convicts him, he could get 18 months in prison.

Mecklenburg County Celebrates the 34th ADA Anniversary and Improved Access

his July, Mecklenburg County will join government agencies across the country in celebrating the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act  (ADA). This important legislation was signed into civil rights law on July 26, 1990, by George H. W. Bush and ensures equal access to opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

BBB Alert: How To Protect Yourself From Moving Scams

In 2023, nearly 6,000 complaints were filed with the BBB against moving companies throughout the year.

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Iredell Memorial Hospital Critical Care Unit Expansion Now Open

Iredell Health System is pleased to announce the completion of the first phase of the Critical Care Unit (CCU) expansion at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Couple Plead Guilty To $2 Million Bank Loan And COVID-19 Relief Fraud Schemes

Antoine Johnson, 48, and Kimberly Maddox, 43, pleaded guilty to federal charges for fraudulently obtaining approximately $2 million in bank loans and COVID-19 pandemic relief funds.

BMW Recalling More Than 390,000 Vehicles Due To Airbag Inflator Issue

BMW of North America is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. because an airbag inflator could possibly explode.

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Uruguay Looks To Slow Down Surging Colombia Entering Copa America Semifinals In Charlotte

Uruguay has its sights set on a record 16th Copa America title. Colombia is red hot, having gone 27 straight matches without a loss. Something has to give Wednesday night when the two teams clash in the semifinals at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.