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Harding High School In Charlotte Locks Down Over Pepper Spray Incident

A west Charlotte high school was placed on lockdown Friday after officers were called to investigate an altercation on campus involving pepper spray.

Police Charge Gastonia Man With Possession Of Child Porn

Police say a 21-year-old Gaston County man faces multiple charges for the possession of child pornography.

Deputies: Chester County Woman Charged For Shooting, Killing 6-Year-Old Son On Thanksgiving

A Chester County woman has been charged for shooting and killing her 6-year-old son after returning home from deer hunting on Thanksgiving day.

Don't Waste Your Money: Losing Luggage

Few things are worse than a delayed or cancelled flight, except for losing your luggage

Record Highs Going Into the Weekend

Warm and dry stretch continues. Near record-breaking highs Friday. Rain chances return next week.

VP Kamala Harris Touts Infrastructure Law In Charlotte

For the first time since the inauguration, Vice President Kamala Harris in North Carolina. She spoke in Charlotte to promote the Biden administration’s infrastructure bill that was signed into law last month.

Another Gun Found On A CMS School Campus

That makes 18 so far this year.

Gastonia Dominion Energy Employees Provide Food & Toys To Families In Need | PHOTOS

Dominion Energy employees in Gastonia delivered toys and food boxes filled with ham, potatoes, vegetables, and other staples to over 150 local families in need on Thursday.

Asheville Nonprofit Releases Punk Holiday Album Benefitting Overdose Prevention Efforts

Asheville nonprofit Musicians for Overdose Prevention and Holy Crap Records will drop a new, punk holiday album on Friday with all proceeds going to overdose prevention efforts.

23 Juveniles In Mecklenburg County Detention Center To Be Relocated Due To Staffing Shortage

The Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday that several juveniles held at the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Detention Center will be relocated due to a staffing shortage.

Michigan 15-Year-Old Charged In Oxford High School Shooting

A 15-year-old boy has been denied bail and moved to jail after being charged in a Michigan school shooting that killed four students and injured others. He is charged as an adult with 24 crimes, including murder and terrorism

Christmas Tree Buyers Face Reduced Supplies, Higher Prices

Even Christmas trees aren’t immune to the pandemic-induced shortages and inflation plaguing the economy. Extreme weather and supply chain disruptions have reduced supplies of both real and artificial trees this season.

CMS: Student Brings Gun Onto Garinger High School Campus

CMS investigates after a student brought a gun onto Garinger High School campus in east Charlotte on Thursday.

City Of Charlotte Announces Electric Vehicle Logo Competition For Local College Students

College students across Mecklenburg County are being asked to design logos for electric vehicles in Charlotte in hopes of winning $5,000 and having their design placed on low-emission vehicles throughout the city.

Severe Drought Impacting Carolinas After Third Driest November for State on Record

It is the first time Charlotte has been in a severe drought since 2015.

2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Third Most Active on Record

The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season was one of the most active and costliest on record.

Troopers Investigate A Fatal Single-Vehicle Wreck In York County

Troopers are investigating a fatal collision in York County after the driver of a 1994 Chevrolet pickup truck lost control of their car and died early Wednesday morning.

Near Record Breaking Highs to End the Week

Fire Danger Threat Continues. Well above average through Saturday.

Family Demands Justice As Police Search For Driver In Hit & Run Crash That Killed Beloved Grandmother

Family members say 59-year-old Cecilia Wallace was trying to cross the street near the intersection of Sunset and Beatties Ford Road on Thanksgiving when she was hit and killed.

Gaston County Police Identify Victim In 1979 Homicide

Gaston County Police, with help from the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), have identified a victim in a 1979 homicide. Through a DNA profile, James Smith of Charlotte was identified as the victim in this case.

44th Annual Lake Norman New Year's Day Barefoot Skiing Tournament Returns | PHOTOS

One of the longest running and unique barefoot skiing tournaments in the world is making its return to Lake Norman on New Year's Day, after being cancelled in 2020 over COVID-19 concerns.

Charlotte New Year's Day 5K To Benefit Local Food Pantry

Get ready runners! Charlotte New Year's Day 5K and Fun Run will return to the Queen City on January 1st as the first race of 2022.