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A person was arrested after a homicide happened Sunday. Gastonia police say the homicide happened around 3 p.m. Sunday at Faith Hope Love on North Oakland Street. No information was given on how the homicide took place or how many victims there were. A suspect was taken into custody at the scene, police said. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/homicide-under-investigation-in-gastonia-suspect-...

A child is in the hospital after an apparent accidental shooting in Lenoir, according to the  Caldwell County Sheriff's Office . Deputies responded to a home along Rocky Road around 10:40 a.m., responding to a call about an accidental shooting. The child was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries. As of publication, the sheriff's office did not know the child's condition and did not share...

One person was found shot to death at a northwest Charlotte gas station Wednesday morning.  "People just done care anymore," said Lynette Jewel, who lives close by. "A shooting at this time of day -- it could have been anybody." Emergency crews responded to the reported shooting near the intersection of Bellhaven Boulevard and Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road around 10 a.m.  Medic  confirmed one person...

Ready to feel old and out of touch? Apparently it's not hip to use "LOL" in texting anymore. So before you ha, ROFL or LMAO, consider giving "IJBOL" a spin. Experts say this term, which stands for "I just burst out laughing," has gained popularity with teens since the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, we're quizzing each other on all the hot new slang, such as drip, stan, Heather and situationship. Wednesd...

Saturday was a day for prayer at a Charlotte church as loved ones, neighbors, and advocates lifted their voices in prayer for  Allisha Watts , the missing Moore County woman who was last seen in Charlotte in the middle of July 2023. Racial Justice Network  organized the event at  Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church . The group's president, Dr. Candace Brewer, spoke about the need to continue the search...

A plane crash into Lake Hickory left two people dead on Sunday, the  Hickory Fire Department  says. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications. Authorities were called to a plane crash on Lake Hickory near Selkirk Drive in Catwaba County on Sunday around 11:30 a.m. A single-engine Super Petrel Amphibious Plane stru...

After being shut down for a month, Carowinds' Fury 325 roller coaster officially reopened Thursday. It's been a lengthy repair procedure for the ride, which was closed all of last month after a guest recorded a video showing a huge crack on one of the coaster's support beams. Now, Carowinds has confirmed repairs, testing and final inspection by the  North Carolina Department of Labor's Elevator an...

County officials are mourning the loss of a long-serving commissioner who they say was passionate about the community. Stony Rushing, the  Union County Board of Commissioners  Chairman, died after battling health issues over the past year, Union County officials said on Tuesday. Rushing was a county commissioner for 13 years. He was first elected in 2002 and served until 2006 before joining the bo...

Mega Millions is soaring to record heights after nobody won the $1.35 billion jackpot Friday, with a new estimated jackpot of $1.55 billion, the largest Mega Millions prize ever and the third-largest lottery prize overall. Nine tickets matched all five white balls but not the gold Mega Ball; tickets in Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas won $1 million, and two t...

The assistant superintendent for  Union County Public Schools  was arrested and charged with driving while impaired (DWI) and stop sign violation early Sunday morning and has now been placed on paid administrative leave. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications. Bashawn Harris, 48, was arrested at Marie Garris Dr...

 Donald Trump is due in federal court Thursday to answer to charges that he sought to overturn the results of the 2020 election, facing a judge just blocks from the U.S. Capitol that his supporters stormed to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power. In what's by now become a familiar but nonetheless stunning ritual, Trump is expected to be processed by law enforcement, be officially take...

Police say a man was arrested after he rammed into six migrant farm workers outside a Walmart in Lincolnton on Sunday afternoon.  Lincolnton police  responded to a reported crash at the Walmart on North Generals Boulevard around 1:15 p.m. Sunday.  Detectives said a man driving a black SUV turned as if he was going to park near a bus, but instead of parking, the driver plowed into a group of migran...

Starting Aug. 1, several benefits and exceptions that were made available through the WIC and SNAP food assistance programs during the pandemic will come to an end. According to the  North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services , 1.6 million people in North Carolina receive  SNAP benefits  and 260,000 North Carolinians are enrolled in  WIC , a supplemental nutrition program for women, in...

Three people were treated for injuries after a shooting following a domestic dispute on Sunday.  Matthews police say a man was shot by his girlfriend's ex-husband and shot at by his girlfriend's ex-husband's brother at Windsor Park on Sunday around 12:15 p.m. The shooting happened after a domestic dispute regarding a child exchange in the parking lot of the park. The victim and his girlfriend drov...

Police are looking to identify three people after a break-in at a jewelry store on early Thursday morning. Officers responded to Fink's Jewelers in Huntersville around 3:25 a.m. on Thursday after a break-in was reported. A witness told police they saw a blue van parked outside of the store, broken glass, and several people inside. The suspects left the store and attempted to drive away in the van,...

Bus lanes along East Independence Boulevard could reopen in early 2024. Wednesday night,  Charlotte's Metropolitan Transit Commission  approved $550,000 in additional funds to complete the project. The project was initially expected to cost about $750,000 and restore access for buses and emergency vehicles to lanes closed since 2017.  According to the resolution set forth by the City of Charlotte...

The Mega Millions jackpot is inching closer to $1 billion after no one won the $820 million prize Tuesday. The jackpot  now sits at $910 million  for Friday night's drawing. Two players won at least $1 million: a ticket in Maryland matched five white balls but not the Mega Ball, and another in Texas is worth $4 million thanks to the added Megaplier. The prize is now the eighth-largest U.S. lottery...

ESPN's iconic  "College GameDay"  show will roll into the Queen City for the season-opening matchup between the North Carolina Tar Heels and South Carolina Gamecocks, the network announced Monday.  The Tar Heels and Gamecocks will face off in the  Duke's Mayo Classic  at Bank of America Stadium. "GameDay" will be held at nearby Romare Bearden Park on Sept. 2, where it's previously welcomed guests...

A vigil was held at Camp Greene Park on Sunday to remember a woman who was killed nearly a week ago. Family and friends honored Tyra Crosby, the 25-year-old woman who  died after being shot on Tuesday, July 18 at a home on Porter Street .  According to the  Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department , Stephanie Alexander, 51, came home to find Crosby in her home early when she shot and killed Crosby....

Investigators are continuing to try and find out what happened to Madalina Cojocari, a Bailey Middle School student who went missing in November 2022, but say that reported sightings of her have proved not to be her. The Cornelius Police Department  says they have received numerous tips  about possible sightings of Cojocari but all have been determined to be false. This announcement comes just two...

A month has passed since  a mobile home park in Kannapolis was flooded  due to torrential rain. Dozens of residents had to evacuate and power was knocked out for days.  The  city of Kannapolis ,  Cabarrus County , and the  Red Cross  asked  Camino  to help because of its extensive experience working with the Latino community for the last 20 years.  The organization has been sending out team member...

 Convicted murderer  Alex Murdaugh  is serving out a double life sentence at a  South Carolina prison . The disgraced lawyer was convicted of murder in March of this year for the shootings of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. Hours ago, pictures began circulating online, showing what seems to be selfies Murdaugh has taken while in prison.  The images have generated lots of online conversation, with...

Air quality in Charlotte is now "unhealthy" for some members of the general public and not just those who have health-related sensitivities. An Air Quality Alert is in effect through midnight for all North Carolina counties. Smoke from the fires in Canada is once again having an impact on the area. Expect reduced visibility and air quality concerns for sensitive groups.  Plus, Richard DeVayne join...

Alexander Rescue Squad  announced the search is over for a missing woman who was swept into Duck Creek Saturday night.  Officials said Lisa Riahi, 49, was in a vehicle with a passenger on Dover Church Road when the roadway began to flood. The two people tried to exit their vehicle while it was in the water.  The other passenger, officials said, grabbed onto a tree for about 30 minutes when someone...

Leaders at  Union County Public Schools  met to discuss increasing the number of school resource officers at Thursday night's Board of Education meeting. Before the meeting, only one deputy was assigned to two elementary schools at Union County Public Schools. Now, the goal is for every school to have an officer, and only six of the 39 Union County officers will have to work at two schools. READ M...