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Salisbury Police Department Investigating Two Homicides

Two separate homicide investigations are underway in Salisbury that occurred on April 13 and 14.

SCDSS Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is observing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Wegmans Announces Plan For New Location On Ballantyne Campus

Popular Grocer Set to Open First Charlotte Location on North Community House Road.

Police: Man Wanted For Murder Arrested After Violent Carjacking Attempt

Huntersville Police say they arrested a man who fit the description of an attempted robbery of vehicle with a dangerous weapon suspect.

Donald Trump's History-Making Hush-Money Trial Begins With Challenge Of Picking A Jury

Donald Trump arrived Monday at a New York court for the start of jury selection in his hush-money trial, marking a singular moment in American history as the former president answers to criminal charges that he falsified business records in order to stifle stories about his sex life.

MECK Pre-K: Seven Years Of Preparing Children For Success

MECK Pre-K is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year, seven years after first enrolling students for the innovative program.

19-Year-Old Killed In Traffic Crash

Hickory Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash on April 13 between an SUV and motorcycle that resulted in one dead.

Construction Of The Tipsy Pickle Begins Late April

Swinerton, an industry-leading commercial general contractor with offices nationwide, readies to begin construction this month on Tipsy Pickle, Charlotte’s newest “eatertainment” venue headed to Camp North End.

Fentanyl Lacing Sparks Increase In Overdoses

The recent surge in overdoses across Rowan County has been attributed to the lacing of Fentanyl in various illicit substances sounding an alarm for action to address this growing public health crisis.

FBI Opens Criminal Investigation Into Baltimore Bridge Collapse, AP Source Says

The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge that is focused on the circumstances leading up to it and whether all federal laws were followed, according to someone familiar with the matter.

Up 'n Adam: American Cornhole League

Adam Wurtzel and Christian Snow went to Rock Hill to check out the impressive facility of the American Cornhole League.

The Field Is Off For The 128th Boston Marathon. But first, A Celebration Of A Century In Hopkinton

The otherwise sleepy New England town of Hopkinton celebrated its 100th anniversary as the starting line for the Boston Marathon on Monday, sending off a field of 17 former champions and nearly 30,000 other runners on its way.

Warm Start to Workweek

Portions of the Carolinas may see their first 90° day of the year this week.

Divisive? Not For Moviegoers. ‘Civil War’ Declares Victory At Box Office.

Alex Garland’s provocative “ Civil War" inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America

I-85 South Closed In Gastonia Due To Vehicle Crash

A car crash has closed all lanes on Interstate 85 South in Gastonia Sunday afternoon.

House Speaker Mike Johnson Says He Will Push For Aid To Israel And Ukraine This Week

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday he will try to advance wartime aid as he attempts the difficult task of winning House approval for a national security package that also includes funding for Ukraine and allies in Asia.

Come-See-Me Festival Returns To Rock Hill For 62nd Year

With 10 straight days of events, there is a lot to get out and enjoy, but festival leaders say none of them would be happening without a little help from a lot of volunteers.

60-Year-Old Woman Stabbed To Death In Rock Hill, Suspect In Custody

Authorities arrested a man for allegedly stabbing a 60-year-old woman to death in Rock Hill Saturday afternoon.

Convicted Felon Sentenced For Assaulting Officers, Illegal Firearm Possession

A 32-year-old convicted felon was sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegally possessing firearms and shooting at officers during a standoff.

Maine Is Latest State To Approve Interstate Compact For Social Worker Licenses

Maine is set to become the latest state to join an interstate compact for social worker licensure. The proposal is designed to make it easier for social workers to practice in new states.

Chicago Shooting Kills 8-Year-Old Girl And Wounds 10 People Including Small Children, Police Say

Eleven people standing outside a family gathering Saturday night were shot including a young girl who was killed in what Chicago police believe was gang-related violence on the city's South Side.