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Two Homicides Victims Identified In North Charlotte Overnight

CMPD is investigating two overnight homicides in north Charlotte that occurred approximately 75 minutes apart and within two miles of each other.

Experience An Infant Swim Class At The Simmons YMCA

The YMCA of Charlotte aims to help people of all ages develop skills to become stronger and more confident swimmers.

Tasty Tuesday: Teriyaki Chicken Pineapple Bowls

Boogie is back in the kitchen! He's making a summertime favorite his family loves, teriyaki chicken pineapple bowls!

Non Profit Builds Permanent Bridge In Iron Station

Iron Station Neighborhood Getting A New Bridge After January Storm

A neighborhood in Iron Station is finally getting a road fixed after a bridge connecting both sides washed out back in January.

Transportation Sales Tax Could Improve 125 Lancaster County Roads If Voters Approve

A smooth ride can be hard to come by on Lancaster County roads according to some drivers, but County leaders want to change that and believe a transportation sales tax could be the answer.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Hickory Police Officer Released From Hospital Following Shooting Outside Bar

Police have released the names of the individuals and the officer involved in a shooting that happened outside a bar in Hickory.

N.C. Legislators Advance Schedule Mandates Amid College Sports Uncertainty

Some North Carolina legislators are interested in setting athletic schedule mandates for a handful of public university system schools.

Deputies Say Two Men Arrested In Union County For Soliciting Minors Online

Deputies have charged two suspects accused of soliciting underage children for sexual act using various online social media and web-based platforms.

North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees

This fall, the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will pay homage to six North Carolinians with their induction into its Hall of Fame.

President Biden Says He's Restricting Asylum To Help 'Gain Control' Of The Border

President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as the White House tries to neutralize immigration as a political liability ahead of the November elections.

Loans Available Beginning June 5th In Rock Hill For Storm Victims

Residents and businesses affected by the severe storm on April 20 in York County are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans.

NC State Senator Drops Effort To Restrict Access To Autopsy Reports

An effort to exempt autopsy reports from North Carolina’s public records law has been abandoned.

Ippei Mizuhara, Ex-Interpreter For Shohei Ohtani, Pleads Guilty In Sports Betting Case

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case.

State Board Certifies 2024 Secondary Primary Election

The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the 2024 Republican second primary in North Carolina.

Feds Seek Person Who Left Bag Of $120k With Promise Of More At Home Of Food Fraud Juror

Authorities in Minnesota have confiscated cellphones and taken all seven defendants into custody as investigators try to determine who attempted to bribe a juror with a bag of cash containing $120,000 to get her to acquit them on charges of stealing more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children during the pandemic.

Charlotte-Area Malls Unveil Plans For Third Annual National Outlet Shopping Day

Concord Mills and Charlotte Premium Outlets are gearing up for National Outlet Shopping Day™ with hundreds of fantastic finds on the most sought-after brands, limited-time giveaways and unique center-wide experiences.

Huntersville Politicians Get Into Social Media Scuffle

Huntersville Town Board Of Commissioners Adopt FY25 Budget

The Huntersville Town Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget during its June 3, 2024, meeting providing the Town with a comprehensive financial plan designed to meet the needs of our community in the upcoming fiscal year.

NASCAR Grants Larson A Waiver To Compete In Playoffs After Missing Coca-Cola 600 For Indy 500

NASCAR has granted Kyle Larson the waiver he needs to remain eligible to compete in this year’s playoffs despite missing the Coca-Cola 600 because he instead ran the Indianapolis 500.

Police: Man Arrested For Holding Two-Year-Old Son Hostage After Assaulting Wife

A father held his two-year-old son hostage in a camper after assaulting and strangulating his wife before being arrested.

Jury Is chosen In Hunter Biden's Federal Firearms Case And Opening Statements Are Set For Tuesday

A jury was seated Monday in the federal gun case against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, after prospective panelists were questioned about their thoughts on gun rights and drug addiction while the first lady watched from the front row of the courtroom.

CATS Selects Winning Artwork To Be Featured On 2025 Transit Passes

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing the winners of its annual Transit Pass Design Contest, whose artwork will be printed on Local, Express and Express Plus monthly passes for the 2025 calendar year.