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Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On I-85 South University City Boulevard

A vehicle crash on I-85 near University City Boulevard is causing lane closures and heavy traffic, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Free Teen Technology Center Is Setting Local Teens Up For Success

McCrorey YMCA Best Buy Teen Tech Center provides opportunity for local teens to explore a future careers in technology

Movie Armorer Challenges Conviction In Fatal Shooting Of Cinematographer By Alec Baldwin

A movie set armorer is challenging her involuntary manslaughter conviction in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust."

Powerball And Mega Millions Jackpots Top $1.5 Billion Combined

Powerball and Mega Millions players in North Carolina will have opportunities over the next two days to win jackpots totaling $1.52 billion.

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First Lady Jill Biden To Travel To North Carolina And Virginia

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Arlington, Virginia and Durham, North Carolina, where she will tout a series of historic actions and investments by the Biden-Harris administration.

Takeaways From The Predictable Russian Election That Gave Putin Another Six Years In Power

To no one’s surprise, President Vladimir Putin secured another six years in power in a preordained election landslide that comes amid the harshest crackdown on the opposition and free speech since Soviet times.

Judge Denies Bond To Accused Killer In Allisha Watts Murder Case

Allisha Watts Murder: Bond To Remain At $1M For Boyfriend Of Allisha Watts

James Dunmore, the man charged with of murder of Allisha Watts, will remain in Montgomery County jail under a $1 million secured bond, CNN stated on Monday. The news comes after Watts' autopsy report was release to the public last week.

Police: Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Train

CMPD detectives say they are investigating a pedestrian death that was struck by an Amtrak Train on Old Concord Road.

Wildlife Agency Offers Guidance as Animal Encounters Increase in Spring

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) offers helpful guidance when encountering various wildlife as they become more visible this time of year.

CATS and The Relatives Unveil Winning Safe Place Artwork

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Interim CEO Brent Cagle and The Relatives’ Executive Director Trish Hobson unveiled the winning artwork of the annual Safe Place Week youth art contest.

Usher, Fantasia Barrino, 'Color Purple' honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards

Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on Saturday night, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.

Rock Steady Boxing Program Helps Charlotteans with Parkinson's Disease

Rock Steady Boxing at Charlotte's "Just Workout" gym helps curb the effects of Parkinson's Disease.

12th Annual Run Jen Run Breaks Record and Raises More Than $172,000

Nearly 1,000 participants took strides for local breast cancer patients at the 12th Annual Run Jen Run 5K and Festival.

North Charlotte Shooting Investigation Underway After Woman Shot Multiple Times

An investigation is underway after a woman was found suffering from gunshot wounds on Sunday off Sunset Road in north Charlotte.

Police Arrest Suspect For Triple Homicide; Warrant Released

After finding human remains of a missing mother and her two children, CMPD says they have arrested and charged a suspect.

North Carolina Earns The Top Seed In The West Region After Missing NCAA Tournament Last Year

The Tar Heels will open March Madness just down the road in Charlotte against the First Four winner between Howard and Wagner.

Two Transported To Hospital Following School Bus Crash On Tyvola Road

Two people have been transported to the hospital following a bus crash on Monday, according to MEDIC.

Morganton Woman Dead In Burke County Crash

A Morganton woman died in a single-vehicle crash overnight in Burke County after driving at a high-rate of speed and crashing into several power poles.

Road Closed In Northeast Charlotte After Pedestrian Was Fatally Struck By Train

Police have shut down a road in northeast Charlotte after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a train on Sunday afternoon.

Authorities Says A Suspect Has Been Detained In New Mexico State Police Officer's Killing

A suspect in the shooting death of a state police officer was captured in a confrontation Sunday with law enforcement officers in the Albuquerque area, the New Mexico State Police said.