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Community groups and descendants sued to overturn a Stokes County rezoning for Project Delta, saying gravesites and the Dan River corridor are at risk.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
One person was killed and two were seriously injured in an overnight crash on Statesville Road in north Charlotte. Southbound lanes were closed while crews investigated.
Weather & Environment in ...
NCDEQ will test 16 homes near Southside Park after park sampling found elevated lead and cobalt; the agency says there is no immediate danger, but neighbors want answers.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Levine Museum will host a hands‑on design review Thursday as it finalizes plans for a South End campus at 1800 South Blvd. Residents can weigh in at station-style displays.
Sports in ...
Dell Curry will have his No. 30 jersey retired at Spectrum Center on March 19, capping a decade as a Hornet and years as the team's broadcaster.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A pre‑dawn crash closed all northbound lanes of I‑77 in Mooresville and left one person dead. Troopers say a stalled car with no lights was struck; an investigation is underway.
Shelby Police are investigating a shooting threat that referenced both Shelby High and Shelby Middle. Officials have released few details and are asking for tips.
Parents of 16‑month‑old Maddy Mitchell filed a lawsuit alleging a Lenoir daycare worker smothered her during nap time; the worker faces criminal charges and the center was suspended last year.
A York County judge refused to reopen the 2021 killing of retired Rock Hill Police Lt. Larry Vaughn, leaving the convicted man’s life sentence intact.
Politics & Govt in ...
Congress cleared authorization to award Maj. James Capers the Medal of Honor; the measure now awaits the presidents signature after decades of advocacy.
CMPD detectives are investigating after a person was found dead off Belmead Drive in west Charlotte. Authorities say tips can be phoned in to the Homicide Unit or left anonymously.
A realistic-looking water gun prompted a Tuesday lockdown at South Iredell High; a student was arrested and officials say no one was hurt. Authorities say the student linked the stunt to a "senior assassin" game.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A Mount Holly man won a $100,000 Cash Payday scratch-off on Friday the 13th and claimed about $72,018 after taxes, saying he’ll use the money to pay bills.
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