Gastonia Police Department Warning About Pickpocketing
Gastonia Police is warning the public about pickpocketing after suspects were seen stealing in stores and buying large amounts of gift cards.
Cult Leaders Convicted Of Forcing Children To Work 16-Hour Days Without Pay
Six members of a Kansas-based cult have been convicted in a scheme to house children in overcrowded, rodent-infested facilities and force them to work up to 16 hours a day without pay.
Hazardous Weather Causes Severe Flooding And Damage In Southeast North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency response leaders continue to respond to hazardous weather impacting the state and are beginning the damage assessment process for communities impacted by the storm.
Federal Grants Awarded To NC Airports For Sustainability And Resilience Upgrades
Three general aviation airports, including Hickory Regional Airport, in North Carolina will undergo improvements, thanks to grants they were awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Statesville Man Charged With Elderly Identity Theft
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged a man for allegedly using an elderly person's bank accounts and financial cards.
Animal Care & Control And Veterinary Emergency Group Partner To Host Free Microchip Clinic in Celebration Of National Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) and Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) are partnering to host a FREE Microchip Clinic for Mecklenburg County pets.
North Carolina's Coast Has Been Deluged By The Fifth Historic Flood In 25 Years
Highways in Brunswick County remained underwater Tuesday, a day after about 18 inches of rain fell at nearby Carolina Beach in 12 hours.
Track Coach Charged In Crimes Against Children
CMPD detectives have arrested and charged a local track coach for various crimes against children.
City Of Charlotte Celebrates Opening Of Freedom/Wilkinson Corridor Business Opportunity Hub
The City of Charlotte and Freedom Communities hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the official opening of the Freedom Business Collective, a vital new resource for entrepreneurs, small business owners and job seekers in West Charlotte.
Up 'n Adam: Big Air Trampoline Park
Adam Wurtzel soared to new heights as he checked out Big Air Trampoline Park.
Instagram Makes Teen Accounts Private As Pressure Mounts On The App To Protect Children
Instagram is making teen accounts private by default as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid a growing backlash against howΒ social media affectsΒ young people's lives.
Tasty Tuesday: Fall Apple Flavors with Chef Mara
Chef Mara is bringing the fall feels - and the fall food! This week she's making two dishes with apple flavors to get you ready for the season.v
Concord Firefighters Rescue Family's Dog From Burning House
A family and their pets are safe thanks to the quick response of the Concord Fire Department to a house fire that broke out earlier this morning.
BBB Scam Alert: That's Not Your Boss Texting
You may be used to getting text messages and emails from your boss, which is why a recent texting scam is so effective. Scammers find out where you work and pose as the CEO or other executive. Be on guard and don't share money or information β be it your own or your company's.
Charlotte Woman Lost Thousands of Dollars After A 'Veneer Tech' Training Class
A Charlotte woman says she the victim of a dental scam, but now she's the one in legal trouble. She says she paid for a class to become a veneer technician and now she's facing civil action from the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners.
Investigators Now Believe Asha Degree Was Killed & Her Body Was Hidden
Asha Degree was nine-years-old when she disappeared from Shelby 24 years ago. Now, new search warrants are revealing new information about what may have happened to her.
Multi-County Chase Results In Rowan County Deputy Crashing Into State Trooper
A Rowan County deputy crashed into an NC State Trooper after attempting to apprehend a suspect vehicle in a multi-county vehicle chase that began in Concord and ended in High Point.
Charlotte Man Collects $100,000 Scratch-Off Win
Jorge Meraz Mendez of Charlotte took a chance on a $30 scratch-off and won a $100,000 prize.
Speed Determined A Factor In Catawba County Collision Involving Sheriff's Office Vehicle
The NC State Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle collision in Catawba County involving a deputy's vehicle and several parked cars.
AP: 'All good here' Was One Of The Final Texts Sent From The Doomed Titan Submersible
Among the last words heard from the crew of an experimental submersible headed for the wreck of the Titanic were βall good here,β according to a visual re-creation of the journey of the Titan before it imploded, killing all five on board.
Do You Know The Three Branches Of US Government? Many Don't, Leading To A Push For Civics Educations
A recent survey shows a third of people can't name the three branches of government. Advocates say civics β the study of citizensβ rights and responsibilities β fosters a sense of unity and an ability to deal with disagreement.
Man Accused Of Trying To Kill Trump Has Criminal Past, Displayed Outrage And Shifting Politics Online
The man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course lived most of his life in Greensboro, NC, where his run-ins with law enforcement included a 2002 felony conviction for reportedly possessing βa fully automatic machine gun.β
