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Charlotte And Albemarle Announce $10,000 Grant Opportunity For Nonprofits Empowering Youth

Sponsored by Albemarle, a grant of $10,000 is now available to aid an organization’s programming and initiatives focused on the upward mobility of youth.

Baltimore Key Bridge Collapses Following Ship Crash

Rescue workers in Baltimore are continuing to search for as many as seven people after a major bridge in the city's port was struck by a container ship early Tuesday, officials said.

NFL Owners Approve A Radical Overhaul To Kickoff Rules, Adopting Setup Used In XFL

Kickoff returns are returning to the NFL, as team owners have approved a new rule that will take what essentially had become “a dead play” and make it an integral part of the game again.

Mecklenburg County Awarded $492,663 To Assist Emergency Food, Shelter Efforts

The funds were awarded under Phase 41 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), a federally funded program intended to help meet the needs of people experiencing hunger and homelessness in cities and counties throughout the United States.

Biden And Harris Team Up For Health Care Event In North Carolina

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will team up in Raleigh, North Carolina, for an event focused on promoting their health care agenda.

Deputies: Lincoln County Man Arrested For Child Sexual Assault

Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office have charged a 43-year-old man with various child sexual assault charges.

Connecting Eligible Veterans To Nutrition Benefits

Approximately 14,000 North Carolina veterans and their families are likely eligible for the state’s newly expanded Medicaid benefits.

Camper Explosion Injures Two In Gaston County

A man and a woman were hurt when an explosion ripped through a camper just after 10 p.m. on a property on Ferrell Grove Road north of McAdenville Monday night.

Tree Branch Falls, Kills 8-Year-Old In Burke County

Authorities say a branch fell from a tree, hitting and killing an 8-year-old in Burke County.

Authorities Searched Diddy's properties As Part Of A Sex Trafficking Probe. Here's What To Know

In the first nine months of 2023, Sean “Diddy” Combs triumphantly performed at the MTV VMAs, released an R&B album that garnered a Grammy nomination and was a suitor to buy the BET network.

Up 'n Adam: Reed Gold Mine

Adam Wurtzel got very historical as he took a trip to Reed Gold Mine, where the first gold in America was recorded and discovered.

Homicide Investigation In West Charlotte

A homicide investigation is underway after a person suffering life-threatening injuries died in the hospital.

Coroner: Rock Hill Vehicle Crash Leads To Four Deaths

York County's Coroner Office is investigating a vehicle crash which led to multiple fatalities, including twin three-year-olds.

Armed Subject Arrested At Walmart In Monroe

Police say they have arrested a 32-year-old man after he wore a bullet proof vest and multiple firearms at the Walmart on W. Roosevelt Blvd.

Deputies: Teenager Arrested For Shooting And Killing 18-Year-Old In Lancaster County

A teenager has been arrested for shooting and killing an 18-year-old in Lancaster County, according to authorities.

Third Gun Found On UNCC Campus In 2 Weeks

19-year-old Brian Wise was arrested and is being charged with various gun and drug charges after bringing a gun on to UNC Charlotte's campus.

Police: Kannapolis School Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes

A former A.L. Brown High School faculty member has been charged with various sex crimes involving a child.

Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Ramp To I-77 At I-485

An overturned tractor trailer caused massive backups Monday on the I-485 to I-77 ramp in north Charlotte, but all lanes have been reopened.

Nearly $2 Billion Is Up For Grabs As Mega Millions And Powerball Jackpots Soar

The stars have aligned in the lottery universe like never before, with two jackpots totaling nearly $2 billion.

Judge Sets April 15 Trial Date In Trump's New York Hush Money Case

A New York judge has scheduled an April 15 trial date in former President Donald Trump’s hush money case.

TikTok Bill Faces Uncertain Fate In The Senate As Legislation To Regulate Tech Industry Has Stalled

TikTok’s extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake.