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Special Olympics Drops Vaccine Rule After $27M

The Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such requirements.

Walmart Adding 4 Fulfillment Centers, More Than 4,000 Jobs

Walmart is adding four new fulfillment centers to its existing capacity, a move that will bring more than 4,000 jobs and make next- or two-day shipping available to more Americans.

23 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized From Wheelchair At Charlotte Airport, Officials Say

Federal agents seized over 23 pounds of cocaine concealed inside an electric wheelchair at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Tuesday

Matthews Police Ask For Public's Help Identifying GameStop Robbery Suspect

The Matthews Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a GameStop with a handgun on Sunday.

North Carolina Senate Democrats Pitch $200 'Gas Tax Rebate'

Democrats in the state Senate are pitching their proposal to give $200 tax rebates to North Carolina motorists dealing with high gas prices.

Man Shot Multiple Times, Killed In Gastonia

A 24-year-old man was killed after being shot multiple times by bail bond agents attempting to take him into custody in Gastonia Friday, police say.

$100,000 Powerball Ticket Sold In Roanoke Rapids Expiring Soon

Powerball players in North Carolina, especially those around Roanoke Rapids, should double-check any tickets they have to see if they are the winner of an unclaimed $100,000 prize.

Visitors To North Carolina National Forests Warned Of Bears

Visitors to national forests in western North Carolina are being warned that bears are getting close to humans and even circling campsites.

One 15-Year-Old Dead, Two Others Arrested After East Charlotte Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested two 15-year-olds for the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old in east Charlotte over the Memorial Day weekend.

$58M Going To North Carolina, Virginia For High-Speed Rail

North Carolina and Virginia are getting $58 million from the federal government to help build out anticipated high-speed passenger rail service between the states’ capitals.

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Panthers' Keep Pounding 5K Kicks Off Saturday

The 12th annual Keep Pounding 5K benefitting Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute and Children's Hospital will be held in-person on Saturday.

CMPD: Man Shot, Killed Near Northlake Mall In North Charlotte

A man was fatally shot at a north Charlotte apartment complex near the Northlake Mall Friday morning, according to police.

What The Tech: Father's Day Gifts

Father's Day is coming up on June 19th this year and before you think about giving him the traditional dad gift of a necktie and before you settle on another gift card, you should check out some of the latest tech gadgets. Because most dads love gadgets.