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School Resource Officers Continue Active Shooter Training

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers continued active shooter training Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Lincolnton Middle School.

Driver Alex Bowman Out At Least 3 NASCAR Races With Fractured Vertebra

Alex Bowman suffered a fractured vertebra in a sprint car crash and Hendrick Motorsports said Wednesday the NASCAR star will miss at least the next three Cup races.

Female Athletic Coach Charged With Assaulting Student At Statesville High School

A female athletic coach appeared in court on Wednesday, April 26th after being charged with assaulting an 18-year-old female student following a soccer game at Statesville High School.

Dinosaurs Will Roam Into Charlotte Over The Weekend

Jurassic Quest is coming to the Park Expo Center. What is described as America's biggest dinosaur event, comes to the Queen City on April 28th - April 30th.

Video Footage Captured From Fire Set At Strip Mall In Gastonia

Video footage has been released after a fire was set at a strip mall in Gastonia.

Police: 13-Year-Old Girl Arrested For Cutting Gastonia Firefighter With Knife

Gastonia Police say they arrested and charged a 13-year-old girl Tuesday evening after she allegedly used a knife to cut a firefighter, according to a news release.

Panthers Reach Consensus On Who'll Be No. 1 Pick In NFL Draft

Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich says he and general manager Scott Fitterer have agreed on which quarterback the team will select with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

Boone Woman Hit And Killed By Vehicle On U.S. 321 In Watauga County

Troopers are investigating after a woman was hit and killed on U.S. 321 near Old U.S. Highway 421 in Watauga County.

Police Investigating After 16-Year-Old Shot In Statesville

A teenager is recovering after being shot in the leg early Tuesday morning in Statesville.

Barbie Launches First-Ever Barbie Doll With Down Syndrome + More Diverse And Inclusive Dolls

In addition to the Fashionista doll with Down syndrome, the year's Fashionistas lineup includes new dolls in a variety of body types, skin tones, eye colors, hair colors and textures, body types, and disabilities including a new Fashionista doll wearing braces and a Ken Fashionista doll with a prosthetic leg.

Charlotte Conservatory Theatre Extends POTUS To Cain Center For The Arts

Charlotte Conservatory Theatre, the Queen City’s newest professional performing arts company, is pleased to announce that their second production, Selina Fillinger’s recent Broadway smash POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumba** are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, will extend its run to the Cain Center for the Arts from April 26-29.

We Rock Charlotte Student Album Release Party

We Rock Charlotte Celebrates Student Album & Music Video Release Party

We Rock Charlotte, a local music and arts non-profit, is thrilled to announce the upcoming Student Album and Music Video Release Party, taking place on May 6th at the Independent Picture House.

Biden Announces 2024 Reelection Bid: 'Let’s Finish This Job'

President Joe Biden has formally announced he's running for reelection in 2024. Biden made the announcement Tuesday.

Several Businesses Impacted by Massive Fire in Downtown Statesville

The fire started early Tuesday morning at GG's art shop and spread to several other buildings. Multiple agencies are on scene. Shop owners tell us the impact it's having on their businesses.

Missing 5-Year-Old Girl From Chapel Hill Has Been Located & Is Safe

Amber Alert has been canceled. Arielle Williams has been located and is safe.

Lancaster Women Killed In Motorcycle Accident In York County

The York County Coroner says 52-year-old Anna Jorgensen, of Lancaster, was riding as a passenger on the motorcycle when it hit a curb. Jorgensen died from her injuries.

Central Piedmont Hosts Large-Scale Emergency Demonstration With Local First Responders

Central Piedmont Community College, along with CMPD, MEDIC, Charlotte Fire, and more, held a large-scale emergency incident response demonstration with students from local healthcare programs.

Four Tesla Vehicles Rank In Top 10 For Most Likely To Have 30-Year Lifetime Recall

A new study shows Tesla and Porsche are the brands of vehicles with the most expected lifetime recalls, while Mercedes and Toyota have the least, according to iSeeCars.

Tucker Carlson, Fox News' Most Popular Host, Out At Network

Fox News said Monday it has “agreed to part ways” with Tucker Carlson, its popular and controversial host, less than a week after settling a lawsuit over the network's 2020 election reporting.

Don Lemon Says He Was Fired By CNN

Longtime CNN host Don Lemon is out at the cable news network a little over two months after apologizing to viewers for on-air comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley.