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Former Chief Financial Officer Is Sentenced To Prison For Embezzlement Scheme

Former financial officer John Casper haa sentenced to 24 months after he embezzled thousands of dollars from employer, according to North Carolina Attorney Dena King.

Police Charging Monroe Man With Secretly Peeping

Monroe Police arrested a man after responding to a peeping incident near Lancaster Avenue.

AP: One Tech Tip: Want To Turn Off Meta AI? You Can't — But There Are Some Workarounds

If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you've probably noticed a new character pop up answering search queries or eagerly offering tidbits of information in your feeds, with varying degrees of accuracy.

Schools In Basketball-Centric Leagues Face Different Economic Challenges With NCAA Settlement

Bernadette McGlade leads an Atlantic 10 Conference built around basketball and focused on getting multiple bids to the NCAA men’s tournament much more than anything tied to big-time football.

Governor Cooper Travels To Switzerland For Economic Development Trip

On Wednesday and Thursday, Governor Cooper met with 14 companies in Switzerland as part of an economic development trip, including Syngenta, ABB and Novartis.

Truck Manufacturer Investing $21 Million And 170 New Jobs In Rowan County

Amrep Manufacturing Company, a producer of waste collection trucks, will expand its operations, adding 170 jobs and investing more than $21 million in Rowan County, Governor Cooper announced today.

OMB Opens Its Second Location In Ballantyne June 1st

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Charlotte’s oldest craft brewery, will celebrate the grand opening of its second location this Saturday and Sunday in Ballantyne at 15025 Bowl Street.

Up 'n Adam: Historic Gold Hill

Adam Wurtzel went to Historic Gold Hill to explore the gold mining history of the town, and learn about the Bicentennial Celebration.

Hornets, Novant Health To Host Inaugural Healthy Hive Event For 50 Local High School Student-Athletes And Staff

Hornets Sports & Entertainment and Novant Health announced today that the two organizations will host the inaugural Healthy Hive presented by Novant Health at the SpringHill Suites Charlotte City Center on Saturday, June 1.

Clerk Over Alex Murdaugh Trial Spent Thousands On Bonuses, Meals and Gifts

South Carolina officials have filed 76 counts of ethics violations against the court clerk who handled the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.

SLED Investigating Shooting Of Lancaster County Sheriff's Office Employee

The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office's Staff Attorney and Public Information Officer.

Troopers: Chesterfield County Deputy Terminated After Driving Under The Influence

A Chesterfield County Deputy was terminated after allegedly driving under the influence Tuesday, May 28th.

CATS Hosting Community Meetings For Bus Shelter Artists

CATS, the Charlotte Area Transit System, is giving the community the opportunity to meet local artists Nico Amortegui and Bree Stallings, who will be incorporating art glass into new bus shelters.

Belk Set To Expand Northlake Mall Store To Include First North Carolina Outlet Location

Northlake Mall, North Charlotte’s premier shopping destination, is excited to announce a significant investment by Belk in its Northlake Mall location.

Charlotte Ordains New Bishop For The First Time In 20 Years

In a celebration that drew more than 1,500 people, including a dozen bishops and a cardinal, Franciscan priest Father Michael Martin was ordained a bishop on Wednesday and will assume leadership of the growing Diocese of Charlotte on Thursday.

Boosting Your Mental Health in the Wake of Tragedy

One month ago, tragedy struck the city of Charlotte when a CMPD officer and three U.S. Marshals were shot and killed in the line of duty. As the community continues to heal, it's important to address the impact situations like this have on your mental health, and that of those around you.