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Alexander County Couple Charged In 30-Year-Old Missing Baby Case

Police have arrested two people in the death of a missing baby whose remains were found in a trash can rack on the North Carolina coast more than 30 years ago.

Jill Biden: Cancer 'Touches Every American Family'

First lady Jill Biden visited South Carolina on Monday, promoting efforts toward finding a cure for cancer and touring a cancer center in the state that played a pivotal role in her husband’s victory in the 2020 Democratic primary.

Man Charged With Murder After 41-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Parking Lot Near Uptown Charlotte

A man has been charged with murder after a 41-year-old was fatally shot near Uptown Charlotte early Sunday morning, according to police.

Juvenile Charged With Murder In Fatal North Charlotte Shooting

A juvenile has been charged with murder after a 42-year-old was shot and killed in north Charlotte on Oct. 17, according to police.

What Is CMPD Animal Care & Control's Staycation Program And How Does It Work?

Not ready to adopt? Bring a CMPD Animal Care & Control dog home for a Staycation! A Staycation is a break from the kennels for a shelter dog. All of CMPD Animal Care & Control's dogs qualify for this program and it helps the shelter learn more about how the dog acts in a home environment.

Breezy and Cooler Tuesday

Breezy and cooler through Wednesday. Rain returns late week.

North Carolina's $25 Reward Helped Boost COVID Vaccinations

What works and what doesn't when it comes to encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19? A new study in North Carolina shows that offering $25 to people getting their first shot was an important factor.

Wilson's World: Behind The Scenes At Scarowinds

Wilson takes us behind the scenes at SCAROWINDS!

A Tornado Warning has been issued for Cabarrus, Rowan County until 10/25 8:15PM

Orlando Fire Chief Resigns Citing Charlotte Charges

The Orlando fire chief has resigned his post citing a legal case where he's accused of punching two people inside a Charlotte restaurant.

Cmpd Swat Team Responding To Barricaded Person In Southwest Charlotte

CMPD: Death Investigation Underway After Nearly 24-Hour Southwest Charlotte SWAT Standoff

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a nearly 24 hour SWAT standoff in southwest Charlotte ended when the man involved died by suicide.

North Carolina Man Identified As Victim Of John Wayne Gacy

Authorities say a North Carolina man who moved to Chicago was one of the victims of John Wayne Gacy, who was convicted of killing 33 young men and boys in the 1970s.

James Michael Tyler, Who Played Gunther On 'Friends,' Dies

James Michael Tyler, the actor known widely for his recurring role as Gunther on “Friends,” has died. He was 59.

Virus Cases, Hospitalizations Decline In South Carolina

The number of new COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations are continuing to decline in South Carolina.

Hornets Pull Away, Beat Nets 111-95 For First 3-0 Start

Miles Bridges had 32 points and nine rebounds, Ish Smith added 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte Hornets improved to 3-0 for the first time by beating the Brooklyn Nets 111-95.

AAA: Carolina Gas Prices Stabilize After Another 14-Cent Hike

Gas prices in the Carolinas have finally stabilized over the weekend after increasing another 14 cents last week in North Carolina alone, making today’s averages in both North and South Carolina a new 2021 high, and the most expensive daily average since October 2014.