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New Funding Helping To Preserve Historic Black Church In West Charlotte

It's now one of 40 sites representing African American history set to receive funding through the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Clean-Up Underway After Flooding Causes Evacuations In Kannapolis

Clean-up is underway in Kannapolis after heavy raise led to flooding and evacuations along Irish Buffalo Creek. A portion of two roads there will remain closed until repairs can be made.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office Urges Residents To Prepare For Potential Severe Weather

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office has urged Mecklenburg County residents to prepare for the potential of severe weather today through Friday. Threats to be aware of include heavy rainfall, flooding, damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes.

Paris Police Look At Gas Leak As Possible Cause Of Explosion And Fire That Injured 24

Police say a strong explosion has hit a building in Paris’ Left Bank, leaving at least 24 people injured. The blast ignited a fire that sent smoke soaring over the French capital's monuments and prompted an evacuation of nearby buildings on Wednesday.

Pastor Fined 60k For Homeless Relief Efforts

Gastonia Pastor Fined $60K For Providing Space For The Homeless To Stay

Community members are rallying around a Gastonia Pastor known for serving the homeless.

Aaron Rodgers Is Set To Speak At A Psychedelics Conference

Denver is hosting a conference this week that's being put on by a psychedelic advocacy group. The group is bringing together an unlikely cohort of speakers, including NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, former Texas Republican governor Rick Perry and rapper Jaden Smith.

US Approves Chicken Made From Cultivated Cells, The Nation's First 'Lab-Grown' Meat

Chicken grown from animal cells, not from slaughtered birds, can now be sold in the U.S. The Agriculture Department issued approvals Wednesday to California firms Upside Foods and Good Meat to sell the products, known as “lab-grown” or “cultivated” meat.

Business Owner Specializing In Restoring Rare Automobiles Will Race One To The Top Of The Mountain

Cam Ingram is the owner of Road Scholars, an award-winning business specializing in restoring significant automobiles, managing Porsche collections for private clients, and selling some of the rarest automobiles in the world.

Kannapolis Emergency Crews Evacuate Dozens Of People Due To Flash Flooding

First responders in Kannapolis evacuated approximately 30 people Tuesday afternoon, after flash flooding in the area.

North Carolina State House Speaker Sued For Damages Over Alleged Affair

North Carolina's state House speaker is being sued for damages by a local elected official who alleges the powerful Republican ruined his marriage by having an affair with his wife.

Man Arrested In Connection To $270,000 Drug Bust In Gaston County

Gaston County Police has arrested the main suspect in a massive drug bust, valuing over $200,000.

Police: Homicide Investigation in North Charlotte

Detectives are investigating a homicide in north Charlotte.

Up 'n Adam: NASCAR Hall of Fame Camp

Adam Wurtzel went to the NASCAR Hall of Fame to experience some of the activities campers get to experience this summer.

Hunter Biden Charged with Failing to Pay Federal Income Tax and Illegally Having a Weapon

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter has been charged with failing to pay federal income tax and illegally possessing a weapon and has reached an agreement with the Justice Department, according to letter filed in U.S. District Court in Delaware.

What the Tech: Avoiding Facebook Scams

We all hate advertisements taking up room on our Facebook newsfeeds. In recent years it seems "sponsored ads" are growing in number. What's worse is that some of those sponsored ads are scams and they're getting harder to spot.

Amazon Driver From Charlotte Killed In Apparent Road Rage Incident

Charlotte Amazon Driver Killed In Alleged Road Rage Incident In California

A Charlotte family is mourning the loss of a husband and father of two children after he was shot and killed as a result of alleged road rage.

Kendall Samuel And Mary Barker Pikes Peak

Local Couple Competing In The Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Kendall Samuel and Mary Barker are partners and own a business in Hendersonville, NC where they provide race cars for others. They have been at it for a while. Now they are turning that passion into racing and will be hitting the pavement at Pikes Peak on June 25th for the 101st running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.