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BREAKING: 13-year-old Shot, Killed In Drive-By Shooting In Monroe

It happened around 8 p.m. Saturday on Icemorlee Drive.

Hot & Humid Stretch Continues

Temperatures will hover in the 80s and 90s for the next few days… then it gets even hotter.

Youtube Star & Beauty Influencer James Charles Under Heat For Allegedly Grooming Underage Boys

The internet has been abuzz over allegations that internet star and beauty influencer James Charles has been grooming and sending inappropriate messages to underage boys.

N.C. Dealership Apologizes For Derogatory Term Used For Black Customer

A North Carolina car dealership has apologized for a derogatory term posted to its social media to identify a Black woman who bought a car from the business.

U.S. Rebounds From Opening Loss With 6-1 Win Over New Zealand

The Americans rebounded from their opening loss with a 6-1 rout of New Zealand in front of the First Lady on Saturday in the women’s soccer tournament at the Tokyo Olympics.

Deputies: Retired Police Officer Killed In Rock Hill

Police have charged one man for murder after finding a retired Rock Hill Police Lieutenant dead inside an apartment Friday afternoon.

Tracking the Tropics: Potential Development off SE Coast

The National Hurricane Center is increasing the chances a tropical depression develops this weekend.

At Least 100 U.S. Athletes Unvaccinated As Olympics Begin

About 100 of the 613 U.S. athletes descending on Tokyo for the Olympics are unvaccinated, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s medical chief said hours before Friday night’s opening ceremony.

Kanye West Unveils New Album, Jay-Z Track At Listening Event

Kanye West barely said a word during his album listening session Thursday night, but the mercurial rapper still had most attendees standing on their feet while hanging on every word of his new project.

Kids With Autism Design T-Shirts For 704 Shop In Charlotte

T-shirts designed by kids with autism are now on sale through 704 Shop thanks to a new partnership with Autism Charlotte.

Charlotte Family Of 9 Loses Nearly Everything They Own In House Fire

The family's home on Southwind Drive caught fire Friday morning.

CMPD: Body Of Missing Person Found On Lake Wylie

Police say early Friday morning the body of a missing person was found in Lake Wylie near the Buster Boyd Bridge.

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Suit: Activism Got Players Tossed From Lenoir-Rhyne's Basketball Team

Eight Lenoir-Rhyne basketball players and a manager were kicked off the team because they organized symposiums to discuss racism and social justice, a lawsuit says.

Number Of NFL Players In Vaccination Process Up To 80%

The number of NFL players in the COVID-19 vaccination process has reached 80%, with nine teams having 90% or more of their players in that category.

Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Overflow In South Charlotte Caused By Vandalism

Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow on Darcy Hopkins Drive in south Charlotte on Thursday, according to a news release.

Burke County Deputy Returns To Duty After Viral TikTok Sparks Investigation

A Burke County Deputy has been cleared to return to work after a TikTok video surfaced showing the deputy choking a suspect until he appeared to be unconscious.

Gaston County COVID Cases, Hospitalizations Rise As Delta Variant Spreads

After more than a month of low COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations, this week Gaston County began to see a rapid acceleration of both as the Delta variant begins to spread in the community.

Firefighters Rescue 6 Kids From Burning Charlotte Home

Six children were rescued from a house fire in Charlotte that investigators blamed on a clothes dryer, firefighters said Friday.

South Carolina Health Officials Say 90% Of COVID-19 Cases, Deaths In June Were Among Unvaccinated Residents

Following an analysis that revealed the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the first two weeks of June were among residents who were not fully vaccinated, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).