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Winner Of The 2021-22 "Wildlife In North Carolina" Photo Contest Announced

The grand prize winner of the 2021-22 Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition was revealed by the magazine editorial staff at the N.C. Wildlife Resources last week.

Atrium Health Receives Grant To Help Researchers Uncover Signs Of Heart Damage In Breast Cancer Survivors

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist received a 5-year, $1.3 million grant to study breast cancer survivors’ heart health.

Streetlight 5K & Frolic Returns To Concord On July 8th

The annual Streetlight 5K & Frolic is returning to Downtown Concord on Friday, July 8th.

Ex-"Cheer" Star Harris Gets 12 Years For Seeking Photos, Sex

A federal judge Wednesday sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series “Cheer,” to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at cheerleading competitions.

Town Of Huntersville Holds School Supply Drive

Throughout the month of July, the Town of Huntersville will be collecting school supplies to be distributed in August to children.

CMPD: 2 Arrested Following High Speed Chase Through Charlotte

Police have identified 26-year-old Tyler Christopher Harding as the auto-theft suspect involved in a police chase across Charlotte on Wednesday.

What The Tech: Router Malware

The home WiFi router is one of those things we don't think about until it stops working. It's responsible for making sure all of those devices in our homes can connect to the internet. You could even argue it's the single most important device in your home. The bad guys apparently think so, because they're making WiFi routers their favorite target.

Boris Johnson Announces Resignation, Remains UK Prime Minister For Now

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, acknowledging that it was “clearly the will” of his party that he should go.

Georgia Slabs Called Satanic By Some Torn Down After Bombing

A rural Georgia monument that some conservative Christians criticized as satanic and others dubbed “America's Stonehenge” was demolished Wednesday after a predawn bombing turned one of its four granite panels into rubble.

Summer Heat Safety Reminders For Your Pets From CMPD Animal Care & Control

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Animal Care & Control Division (AC&C) is reminding pet owners that it is once again the time of year we hear fireworks and thunderstorms, and experience hot temperatures!

Carolina Panthers Sign Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield In Trade Deal

Hundreds of fans reacted on social media following the Panthers announcement to sign Baker Mayfield.

Deputies Say Catawba County Woman Charged After Running Over Brother & Killing Him

A 20-year-old Catawba County woman has been charged with murder after deputies say she ran over her brother with her car and killed him.

Hornets Re-Sign Forward Cody Martin

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced Wednesday that the team has re-signed forward Cody Martin.

CMPD Officer Arrested For DWI

A CMPD officer was arrested for Driving While Impaired in Jacksonville, N.C., according to authorities.

Adult Charged After Child Brings Loaded Gun To Concord Summer Camp

Officials say on Tuesday a camper brought a loaded handgun to the Les Myers Summer Camp for ages 6 to 7 in Concord.

New North Carolina Laws Now In Effect

Roughly 30 new laws are in effect in North Carolina as of July 1st.

Police: 1 Killed In Chester County Shooting

The Chester County Sheriff's Office is investigating after one person was killed in a shooting Tuesday night.

Kannapolis Police Officer Receives State And National Awards

Sergeant Travis Smith has been recognized as the 2021-2022 North Carolina Police Officer of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Truist To Raise Hourly Minimum Wage To $22

Truist Financial Corporation announced Wednesday it will boost its minimum U.S. hourly pay rate to $22 effective October 1st, 2022.

CFD: Deadly Crash On I-85 Causes Major Delays

Several lanes of Interstate 85 south are closed due to a deadly crash in north Charlotte, CFD officials say.

CMPD Seizes Large Amount Of Weapons Following Long-Term Drug Investigation | PHOTOS

Over the Fourth of July weekend, CMPD officers seized a large amount of weapons during a drug-related search warrant.

Mecklenburg County Activates Cooling Stations In Response To Extreme Heat

Cooling stations will open from Wednesday, July 6th through at least Friday, July 8th across Mecklenburg County in order to provide residents refuge from the heat.