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Fiery Fourth Of July Weekend, Beryl Remains Major Hurricane

Happy birthday, America. Hope you brought some water.

Fireworks And PTSD: How To Support Veterans And First Responders

Fireworks can trigger PTSD in veterans and first responders. Here's how to offer support this Fourth of July.

Lake Wylie To Revisit Idea Of Incorporation

Lake Wylie is unincorporated. About eight years ago, there were discussions about becoming its own municipality. Ledford says those talks ended quickly. There's been a lot of growth since then. For that reason, there's now new plans to create a committee to weigh the pros and cons of going it alone.

Hurricane Beryl Roars By Jamaica After Killing At Least 7 People In The Southeast Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl was roaring by Jamaica Wednesday, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least seven people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean.

Da Clears Pineville Police Officer Of Criminal Wrongdoing

Meck. Co. DA: Jury Would Not Unanimously Agree That Pineville Officer Committed Crime In Shoplifting Shooting

But, the DA also described the shooting as "jarring" and said that the appropriateness of the officer's "tactics may be ripe for other authorities to evaluate."

Biden Vows To Keep Running As Signs Point To Rapidly Eroding Support For Him On Capitol Hill

A defiant President Joe Biden vowed Wednesday to keep running for reelection, rejecting growing pressure from Democrats to withdraw after a disastrous debate performance raised questions about his readiness.

Vaping Regulations, DMV Changes Among Bills Signed By North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills Wednesday that include the creation of a new registry for vaping products and a slew of changes related to transportation laws and the state DMV.

Where To Watch Fireworks Around Charlotte

Check out this list of where to celebrate and watch the fireworks on the 4th of July.

Attorney General Josh Stein Urges Supreme Court To Uphold Federal Ghost Gun Regulations

Attorney General Josh Stein today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule that regulates ghost guns—untraceable weapons often made at home from kits—like other firearms.

Motorcyclist Killed After Fiery Crash In Burke County

A motorcyclist died after a head-on collision with a cargo van in Burke County

Barricaded Suspect Taken Into Custody After Self-Inflicting Wound

Rowan County Sheriff's Office deputies have taken a man into custody after he barricaded himself into his RV due to an arrest warrant and suffered a self-inflicting wound to his neck

Mother Charged After 2-Year-Old Overdoses

A Statesville mother is facing a felony charge for child abuse after her two-year-old nearly died from an overdose on Monday.

Independence Outbound Delayed Due To Crashes, Downed Telephone Pole

Expect delays on East Independence outbound Wednesday afternoon after a pair of crashes, one of which caused a telephone pole to break in half.

Deputies: Marijuana And Stolen Handgun Found In 18-Year-Old's Vehicle

An 18-year-old has been arrested after a deputy found marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a handgun in his vehicle.

Temporary CATS Bus Detour – SkyShow

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will temporarily adjust bus routes in Uptown due to the SkyShow event for Independence Day.

South Carolina Murder Suspect Arrested In Union County

A 25-year-old man, wanted for murder out of Chesterfield County, was arrested following a traffic stop in Union County.

Kemba Walker Returning To Hornets As An Assistant

Kemba Walker is returning to the Charlotte Hornets — as a player enhancement coach.

Nine Stores Pay Fines For Price Scanning Errors

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division has collected fines from nine stores in Alamance, Forsyth, Hertford, Mecklenburg, Moore, Wake and Union counties for price scanning errors.

Two People Found Dead Inside North Charlotte Home

Victim And Offender Identified In Murder-Suicide Case

After finding two people dead following a murder-suicide in north Charlotte, CMPD has identified both the victim and the offender.

New Airport Policy Bans Homeless From Sleeping At Airport

With the ever-increasing number of passengers utilizing CLT, the Airport is facing unprecedented activity within the Airport Premises.

68,000 Pounds Of Apples Being Donated To Second Harvest Food Bank Of Metrolina

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Harris Teeter and Washington Fruit Growers will present a donation of 68,000 pounds of fresh apples to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.