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Salisbury Police: Assault Rifle Used In 7-Year-Old’s Death In 2016

An assault rifle was used in the death of a 7-year-old girl in 2016 as she slept inside a home, the Salisbury Police Department said Monday.

Warming Up and Staying Dry

Warmer temps stretch through the end of the week.

One Person Seriously Injured In Northeast Charlotte School Bus Crash, No Students Hurt

One person was seriously injured in a northeast Charlotte crash involving a school bus Tuesday morning, according to Medic.

Fire Damages Businesses in East Charlotte

A fire early Tuesday damaged several businesses at a shopping center along Central Avenue just outside of Plaza Midwood.

Charlotte Moves Away From Having Police Officers Respond To Mental Health 911 Calls

Police will no longer respond to some mental health 911 calls in Charlotte. The city is moving forward with a pilot program to send an EMT and a mental health clinician, instead of a police officer.

Novant Health Fires More Than 175 For Not Getting Vaccinated

A North Carolina-based hospital system announced Monday that more than 175 of its workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

Celebrate National Coffee Day with BOGO at Coco and the Director

Celebrate National Coffee Day this Wednesday, September 29th with a bogo brew from Coco and the Director!

Biden Gets COVID-19 Booster Shot After Authorization

President Joe Biden joked about his age Monday as he rolled up his sleeve for a COVID-19 booster shot, encouraging Americans to get vaccinated against the virus that has killed 688,000 in the U.S. and for those authorized to get their booster doses for more enduring protection.

R&B Superstar R. Kelly Convicted In Sex Trafficking Trial

R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children.

Panthers Won’t Place McCaffrey On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers have decided not to place running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve while he recovers from a strained hamstring.

Fidelity To Hire 1,500 More At Company’s North Carolina Hub

Financial services giant Fidelity announced on Monday that it will create more than 1,500 additional jobs in the Raleigh-Durham area, even while the company is already expanding its footprint in North Carolina.

Florida Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend, Attacking Deputy

A Florida man was charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend after he confessed to his mother and she called police, sheriff’s officials said Monday.

Deputies: Pilot Injured After Plane Crashes Into Tree In Union County

A pilot suffered injuries after a plane crashed into a tree in Union County Monday morning, officials say.

North African Spices Amp Up Italian Pasta Sauce

Many Americans think of only a handful of countries when they hear the word Mediterranean. But that sea is surrounded by a diverse set of peoples and cuisines that have been blending — deliciously — for millennia.

EXPLAINER: Why Coffee Could Cost More At Groceries, Cafes

As if a cup of coffee wasn’t expensive enough, a confluence of factors is driving up farmers’ costs to grow the beans and it could begin filtering down to your local cafe before the end of the year.

Jaguars Trade CB CJ Henderson For Carolina TE Dan Arnold

The Jacksonville Jaguars are sending cornerback CJ Henderson, the ninth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for tight end Dan Arnold.

AAA: Gas Prices In The Carolinas See Minimal Decrease Amid Higher Oil Prices

Gas prices in the Carolinas are still reflecting summertime levels when demand was higher, seeing a very small decline on the week. The big culprit being higher oil prices which is keeping the pressure on at the pump.

Gaston County Man Feels ‘Real Good’ After Winning $100,000 Prize

Sunilkumar Desai of Gastonia is the latest winner of a $100,000 prize in the Ultimate 7’s game.

Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Available In Mecklenburg County For High-Risk Groups, Frontline Workers

Mecklenburg County Public Health is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to high-risk groups and frontline workers starting Monday, Sept. 27 at Health Department clinic locations, according to officials.

NC Ruling Influence On Sex-Offender Monitoring May Be Muted

It’s constitutional for North Carolina to require people convicted of the most serious sex offenses to be monitored perpetually by satellite-linked bracelets, the state Supreme Court ruled on Friday.