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2 Arrested In Ongoing Drug Investigation In Alexander County

An ongoing drug investigation in Alexander County ended in the arrest of two men and the seizure of a stash of drugs and guns, deputies say.

Charlotte Man Pockets $1 Million On Scratch-Off

Ronald Pierce of Charlotte tried his luck on a $30 scratch-off and pocketed a $1 million prize. Pierce bought his lucky Millionaire Maker ticket from the Food Lion on East Roosevelt Boulevard in Monroe.

Don't Waste Your Money: Protect Your Concert Tickets

A warning if you're heading to any big concerts this fall. You may want to take extra steps to keep your tickets safe.

Closing Arguments Set For R. Kelly Trial On Fixing Charges

Closing arguments are scheduled Monday for R. Kelly and two co-defendants in the R&B singer’s trial on federal charges of trial-fixing, child pornography and enticing minors for sex, with jury deliberations to follow.

Rowan County Now Offering Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters

Rowan County Public Health is now offering bivalent boosters following the CDC's decision to approve the new, updated COVID-19 vaccine that targets both the BA.4 or BA.5 strains, which currently make up 99 percent of all new cases in the U.S.

25-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash After Speeding In Catawba County, Troopers Say

Troopers are investigating after a 25-year-old man was pronounced dead following a crash in Catawba County on Friday.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Foster Program: The Latest Trend That Saves A Furry Friend

When you foster one animal you save two lives. The one you are taking home and the one taking its place at the shelter. Learn more about fostering with CMPD Animal Care & Control.

Wonderful Workweek Ahead

A sharp cold front will clear out much of the tropical moisture that has been sitting around since the weekend, setting us up for a fantastic few days ahead.

Matthews Police Searching For Suspect After Woman Is Allegedly Assaulted On Trail

Police are in search of a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on the Crestdale Heritage Trail on Sunday, September 11th.

Nearly 3,000 Flags Placed In Romare Bearden Park In Remembrance Of 9/11

Charlotte’s very own Romare Bearden Park has joined in the memorial services with a display of flags across the park.

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Using New Technology To Preserve Donor Hearts For Lifesaving Transplants

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute’s heart transplant team is using new technology to keep hearts viable while being transported to a waiting heart transplant recipient.

DMV Closes Huntersville License Plate Agency

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles today closed a license plate agency in Huntersville after the discovery of several contract violations.

Don't Waste Your Money: Home Projects That Could Be Illegal

If that contractor is overpriced and backlogged for months, you may be tempted to do that home project yourself. But some that could be illegal if you don't have the proper licenses and training.

Marlon Wayans Cuts Up On Rising Couch

Marlon Wayans is performing at Charlotte Comedy Zone this weekend.

What The Tech: How Domestic Abuse Victims Can Stay Safe

What The Tech: Safety Check

Smartphones make it easy for people to stay in touch and even keep track of loved ones. Many times, spouses will and family members will use the same Apple ID. That's fine for many people but when a relationship turns sour, a smartphone can easily allow an ex-partner to stalk, threaten, and harass their former partner.