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Taylor Swift's New Album Allows Local Businesses To Shine

Taylor Swift's fan base is so big, when she launches a new project, it also means an opportunity for small businesses to cash in.

Biden’s New Title IX Rules Protect LGBTQ+ Students, But Avoid Addressing Transgender Athletes

The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized Friday by the Biden administration.

Suspect Arrested Following Armed Robbery Investigation, Chase In West Charlotte

An armed robbery suspect and another were arrested after sending police on a chase Friday afternoon.

12 Students And Teacher Killed In Columbine School Shooting Remembered At 25th Anniversary Vigil

The 12 students and one teacher killed in the Columbine High School shooting were remembered Friday in a vigil on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.

Tesla Recalling Nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks Because Accelerator Pedal Can Get Stuck

Tesla is recalling 3,878 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered that the accelerator pedal can become stuck, potentially causing the vehicle to accelerate unintentionally and increase the risk of a crash.

Arrest Made In Shooting That Injured A One-Year-Old Baby

Police arrested a 35-year-old man following an investigation into a shooting that injured a one-year-old baby

Video Of 2 Bear Cubs Pulled From Trees Prompts North Carolina Wildlife Investigation But No Charges

A video of people pulling two bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina prompted an investigation, but a state wildlife official said Friday that no charges will be filed.

Marine Dies Following Training Incident In Carteret County

A Marine died following a training incident on Thursday afternoon in Carteret County.

Gaston County Dad Will Take His Kids To Disney World With $100,000 Win

A Kings Mountain man has a magical trip planned for his family after winning a $100,000 scratch-off prize Thursday morning.

Student Brings Unloaded Firearm To Elementary School

A student brought an unloaded firearm to an elementary school in east Charlotte on Friday morning

Person Rushed Away On Stretcher After Fire Extinguished Outside Trump Hush Money Trial

Emergency crews rushed away a person on a stretcher after a fire was extinguished outside the Manhattan courthouse where jury selection was taking place Friday in Donald Trump's hush money criminal case.

Repairs On Eastway Drive Bridge At Independence Boulevard Begin April 21st

Repairs to the bridge taking Wendover Road/Eastway Drive over Independence Boulevard will get underway Sunday night at 9 p.m., weather permitting. The bridge was damaged from a crash earlier in the week.

New Warrants Released: Madalina Cojocari’s Mother Believes She Was Sold For Money

Step Father Of Missing Madalina Cojocari Pleads Not Guilty In Court, Trial Date Set

Madalina Cojocari's step father, Christopher Palmiter, was arraigned on a superseding indictment and pleaded not guilty in court Friday morning. A jury trial date has been set for May 20th.

WellWithAll invests $100,000 to support mental health resources at UNC Charlotte

ellWithAll CEO Demond Martin '97 announced on Thursday, April 18, his company’s investment of $100,000 to expand mental health resources for UNC Charlotte students. The announcement came as part of Martin’s visit to campus for a fireside chat on mental wellness, resilience and overall well-being.