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Hundreds Of Protesters Gather In Rock Hill After Video Surfaces Showing Rough Arrest Of 2 Black Men

Peaceful Third Night Of Protests In Rock Hill, Demonstrators Demand Transparency

There was a much smaller crowd of protestors in Rock Hill Friday night following the arrest of two brothers that was captured on video.

Juneteenth Celebrations Continue In Concord With A Festival On June 26th

Juneteenth celebrations continue in Concord, N.C. with a festival at Marvin Caldwell Park on Saturday.

Justice Department Suing Georgia Over State's New Voting Law

The Justice Department is suing Georgia over the state’s new election law, alleging Republican state lawmakers rushed through a sweeping overhaul with an intent to deny Black voters equal access to the ballot.

Vaulted Oak Brewing to Host Local Market This Weekend

Vaulted Oak Brewing, a new brewery in the Echo Hills and Oakhurst neighborhoods of East Charlotte, will host a local market at the brewery this Saturday, June 26.

Chauvin Gets 22 1/2 Years In Prison For George Floyd’s Death

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, whose dying gasps under Chauvin’s knee led to the biggest outcry against racial injustice in the U.S. in generations.

North Carolina Remains Near Bottom In COVID-19 Vaccinations

Less than half of North Carolinians eligible for a COVID-19 shot are fully vaccinated, even though there are more than 2.1 million doses waiting on shelves for residents to take.

Surprised This Made It To The Supreme Court?

Justices Rule For Student In 'Cursing Cheerleader' Case

In the case of the cursing cheerleader, the Supreme Court notched a victory for the free speech rights of students Wednesday, siding with a high school student whose vulgar social media post got her kicked off the junior varsity squad.

Grammy Award-winning artist Anthony Hamilton to headline Novant Health’s Welcome Back Fest street festivals

Novant Health has announced that Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Anthony Hamilton will headline its Welcome Back Fest street festivals in Charlotte, Wilmington and Winston-Salem this summer.

'Iron Man' Racer, NASCAR Champion Jack Ingram Dies At 84

Jack Ingram, a hard-hosed, hot-tempered racer who won five NASCAR championships and more than 300 races, has died, the NASCAR Hall of Fame said Friday. He was 84.

Concord Man Arrested After Seen Behind Mall Dumpster With Child, Suspected Of Victimizing Children For Decades

A 66-year-old man was arrested after he was seen behind a mall dumpster with a minor Thursday, police said.

Police: 2-Year-Old Found Dead In The Parking Lot Of A Gaston County Business

Police have opened an investigation after they say a 2-year-old was found dead in a car in the parking lot of a Gaston County business on Thursday.

Scotland County Man Multiplies His Luck To Win $2 Million Prize

Albert Smith of Laurinburg took a chance on a 100X the Cash ticket and watched his luck multiply into a $2 million win.

Trump Rally Song Plays Briefly At Biden North Carolina Event

A song heard at every Donald Trump campaign rally blared at least twice at the close of a North Carolina event featuring President Joe Biden.

Heat, Humidity And Storms Return This Weekend

Steamy Temps and Afternoon Storms Return this Weekend

Isolated to widely scattered showers and storms return to the region.

Fitness Friday: Work Out and Box Out!

It's another Fitness Friday two-fer, and we're not just talking about a 1-2 punch

Death Toll In Florida Collapse Rises To 4; More Than 150 Remain Missing

They were among the nearly 100 people who remained missing Friday morning, a day after the 12-story building collapsed into rubble early Thursday. Much of the Champlain’s beach side sheared off for unknown reasons, pancaking into a pile of concrete and metal more than 30 feet (10 meters) high.

Gastonia Police Arrest Man Accused Of Stealing Woman's Purse At A Gas Station

Police say Deshawn Baxter, 21, is under arrest for his involvement in a robbery at a gas station in Gastonia. The suspect was wanted for stealing a woman's purse on June 21st at a QuikTrip, after approaching her to ask for baby formula, then pointing a gun on someone else attempting to help.