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Top Charlotte news: Lightning strike sparks house fire; woman found dead in car; more

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Published on July 05, 2019
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Lightning strike sparks house fire in east Charlotte

No injuries were reported in the blaze at the residence in the 4600 block of Steepleton Way on Thursday afternoon.

Read the full story on WCNC.

Woman found dead in car in north Charlotte

Police are investigating the death as a homicide after receiving a call about an assault with a deadly weapon Thursday morning in the 7200 block of Oakwinds Court. 

Read the full story on WCNC.

The Vaselines, Charlotte Cardin top lineup at Venus Fest 

Venus Fest returns for the third year with a three-day event beginning Sept. 20 at the Opera House.

Read the full story on Now Toronto.

Couple kicked out of Waffle House in misunderstanding over service dog

Staff at the Waffle House on Setson Drive told a man and his wife that they had to leave because the man's service dog wasn't wearing a vest. However, the law does not require that service dogs wear a vest. 

Read the full story on WNCN Steve Sbraccia.


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