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Teen Killed In Chesterfield County Head-On Collision

Troopers are investigating after a 16-year-old was killed and two passengers injured following a deadly head-on collision in Chesterfield County Tuesday night.

Police: Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Confronting Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend At Her Rock Hill Home

A 39-year-old man faces several charges after police say he forced his way into his ex-girlfriend's Rock Hill apartment on Tuesday to confront her current boyfriend.

What The Tech: Clone Facebook Accounts

Not a day goes by when one of my Facebook friends posts a warning that their Facebook account has been hacked and please do not accept a friend request from them and ignore any messages you get from me.

Kobe Bryant Crash Photos Lawsuit To Be Heard By LA Jury

Kobe Bryant was one of the most photogenic sports figures in Los Angeles and images of him seen by millions around the world. But some photos of him should never be seen, his widow says, and she's seeking unspecified millions in compensation for snapshots taken of the NBA star’s corpse that were circulated after he was killed in a helicopter crash with their daughter and seven others in 2020.

Beluga Whale Lost In French River Euthanized During Rescue

A beluga whale that became a French celebrity after a wrong turn took it up the Seine River had to be euthanized Wednesday after experiencing health complications during an urgent rescue operation, authorities said.

Charlotte Events with Moira Quinn

The Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade, Tango & Tapas, CLTFREESKATE and Free Pet Portraits! Moira Quinn knows all the fun events around town.

Last Day of Above Average Temps

Cold front brings cooler and drier weather this weekend.

CMS Updates Board On Teacher Vacancies; Safety Concerns Ahead Of New School Year

Less than three weeks left until students return to the classroom in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The district continues to face several challenges including teacher vacancies and continued security concerns.

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A Massive Sinkhole In Chile Is Being Investigated

Work has been temporarily suspended at a copper mine in Chile as a massive sinkhole quickly grows in size.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation’s New Competition Book Club Madness Pits Book Club Against Book Club To See Which One Will Claim The Top Honor

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation announces the first-ever competition for local book clubs — “Book Club Madness”. Through a series of friendly competitions, the Foundation hopes to promote literacy, engage the community, and inspire the incredible book club members in Mecklenburg County.

Gastonia Police Ask For Help Locating Missing 47-Year-Old Man

The Gastonia Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 47-year-old man.

Nominations Now Open For 2nd Annual Heart Of Charlotte Awards

Northeastern University in Charlotte announced on Tuesday that nominations are now open for the second annual Heart of Charlotte Awards.

Missouri Voters Set To Weigh In On Recreational Marijuana

A campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri gathered enough signatures to make it on the November ballot, Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced Tuesday.

Mecklenburg Co. Detention Center Officer Arrested And Fired

A Mecklenburg County Detention Center officer was arrested and fired on Tuesday for smuggling contraband to an inmate.

City Of Charlotte To Host Community Kick-Off Events For Arts And Culture Plan

In August, the city of Charlotte will host its first community events to officially launch public engagement efforts that will shape the Charlotte Arts and Culture Plan.

FBI Searches Trump's Florida Estate For Classified Records

The FBI searched Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence, people familiar with the matter said, a dramatic and unprecedented escalation of law enforcement scrutiny of the former president.

Axios Media Purchased By Cox Enterprises

It's an old and new media marriage: Axios Media, the digital news site known for its to-the-point blurbs on politics, tech and business, is being acquired by Cox Enterprises, the media conglomerate that owns the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Kelley Blue Book and major broadband internet services.