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Troopers Investigate Fatal Crash In Ashe County

Troopers say a driver has succumbed to the injuries he sustained in a wreck over the weekend in Ashe County.

Dollywood's 'Big Bear Mountain' Roller Coaster Opens In May

Debuting in the Spring of 2023, Big Bear Mountain will be the longest coaster at Dollywood, taking guests of all ages on an unforgettable family-friendly expedition in search of the Big Bear.

Police: Gaston County Suspect Charged With Shooting Neighbors In Custody In Florida

Gaston County Police say Robert Singletary turned himself into police in Tampa, Florida, for his involvement in a shooting that left two people seriously injured.

Man Arrested In Murder Of Rock Hill Mother

Rock Hill Police arrested 25-year-old Brenden Johnson for the murder of Jennifer Robinson back in March. They say tips from the community led them to Johnson who was hiding in Charlotte.

Police: Officer Shot In Head Responding To Mass Shooting At Louisville Bank Remains In Stable Condition

Wilt was critically injured after being shot in the head while responding to the fatal mass shooting at the old National Bank on April 10th.

Wastewater Overflow Reported After Raw Sewage Reached Taggart Creek In The Catawba River Watershed

On April 20th, an estimated 3,670 gallons of untreated wastewater discharge reached Taggart Creek in the Catawba River Watershed.

Carowinds Implementing Chaperone Policy April 22nd

Carowinds will implement a chaperone policy that will take effect Saturday, April 22nd.

Kitten Baby Shower At Animal Care & Control

CMPD AC&C needs your help to ensure that these small, fragile kittens are receiving the best care possible during their time of critical development.

Police: CMPD Motorcycle Officer Struck By Wrong Way Driver During Traffic Investigation

A CMPD officer operating a dual sport motorcycle sustained minor injuries after being struck by an alleged wrong way driver.

CMPD: Homicide Investigation North Charlotte

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in North Charlotte that left one dead and another person injured.

SpaceX Giant Rocket Explodes Minutes After Launch From Texas

SpaceX’s giant new rocket exploded minutes after blasting off on it first test flight and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico.

Richard Sheltra Memorial 5K & Fun Run

This month honors 7 years since a Pineville firefighter died in the line of duty. The community is coming together again this weekend to honor Richard Sheltra.

3 Killed In Central U.S. Tornadoes

Strong storms with tornadoes and hail have killed at least three people in central Oklahoma. The National Weather Service began issuing tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday evening in Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa.

Birdsong Brewery Reduces Carbon Footprint By Going Green

With 220 solar panels installed on their rooftop, Birdsong Brewing reduced its carbon emissions and coal ash which can harm the environment.

Twitter Removes Policy Against Deadnaming Transgender People

Twitter has quietly removed a policy against the “targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals,” raising concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups.

J-Hope Becomes 2nd BTS Member To Join South Korean Army

J-Hope, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, entered a South Korean boot camp Tuesday to start his 18-month compulsory military service, becoming the group’s second member to join the country's army.

Truist Invests $5 Million Into Atrium Health To Improve Healthcare Access in Underserved Communities

Atrium Health Foundation received a $5 million dollar investment from Truist to improve access to healthcare and create new pathways for healthcare careers and education.

Harris Teeter To Host Drug Take-Back Event On April 22

Harris Teeter will host a drug take-back event at four of its Charlotte locations from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Union Co. Man's Facebook Page Is Hacked; Dozens Scammed Out Of Money

Hackers target a Union County man's e-mail account and Facebook page, tricking dozens of people into buying items, he supposedly listed for sale.

Former NFL Defensive End Chris Smith Dies At 31

Former NFL defensive end and former West Rowan High football player Chris Smith has died. He was 31.

Parking Garage Collapses In Manhattan's Financial District

A parking garage at least partially collapsed Tuesday in lower Manhattan's Financial District, according to city officials and bystander video showing cars hanging precariously from a buckled upper deck.