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The indictment alleges the four people obtained loans using false information, used the money for other purposes, and then defaulted on the loans

The teacher said he received permission from the school to use the book "Dear Martin," but after receiving complaints from parents, said he was fired.

Since February, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested 22 people, issued 97 citations, and towed 59 vehicles related to street takeovers

When does a handgun become a rifle? It might not seem like a difficult question since these types of firearms are considerably different, but the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives recently made changes to federal regulations that redefine the definition of a rifle.

Video from the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) showing a shooting that took place on a transit bus between a passenger and a bus driver.

Attorney General Josh Stein sued a Florida-based real estate company offering cash for 40-year commitments to guarantee the company the right to list a home

WBTV reached out to all 19 state lawmakers representing Mecklenburg County on Tuesday for their thoughts on the veto override of Senate Bill 20.

“We all came to the conclusion that we just needed to start a new page and cut our losses and it was a loss --- It was a big loss”

WBTV Investigates: Move comes as SBI continues investigating Cabarrus Co. commission chairman

Project Breakpoint would see the construction of a new tennis campus in Charlotte's River District.

The question of who is the legal sheriff in Anson County has been answered, at least for the time being after a judge issued a ruling on a months-long legal battle on Monday.

The City of Charlotte says the company missed some of its monthly payments in recent years.

In a statement confirming the investigation, the SBI spokeswoman said the investigation was opened at the request of Shanley, the Cabarrus County DA.

The SBI’s statement confirming the investigation did not contain any details or specifics about the probe into Morris other than describing them as "investigate allegations of potential collusion and fraud."

The owner of Friendly Auto Repair in Charlotte is headed to prison for a year and will have to pay a $1.2m fine for violating federal law

The North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that voter ID requirements in SB 824 are not unconstitutional.

Anson County sixth graders in the upcoming school year won't attend middle school, instead, they'll remain in elementary school.

Mother-in-law suites, accessory dwelling units, guest houses; whatever you call them they’ve become a popular source of revenue for homeowners, but they’re also considered a viable option to increase affordable housing.

CMPD is working an active scene in a West Charlotte neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.

A taste of summer, then rain returns Saturday

Following the announcement that the FBI and federal prosecutors will not file criminal charges in the death of Shanquella Robinson, attorneys Ben Crump and Sue-Ann Robinson issued a statement in response, calling into question the latest autopsy report.

A prosecutor for Mecklenburg County revealed new graphic details of the murder of Laura Miller in an east Charlotte apartment complex.

Cities wouldn’t be allowed to outright ban short-term rentals, like Airbnb or VRBO homes, but it would allow some regulations including permitting

Armadillos aren’t a common sight in North Carolina, they’re most often associated with the South West in the United States as well as Central and South America. But according to experts, their habitat range is growing. Over the past 15 years, there have been armadillo sightings in the state. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission wants the public’s help to track the expansion of these unique mammals.

The allegations arose after two former employees of the pharmacy filed claims under the False Claims Act

Court documents state his firing was based on three alleged acts of misconduct that happened between the fall of 2015 and the fall of 2017.

Why is a Charlotte Area Transit Systems (CATS) bus making an appearance front and center on actor Jeremy Renner’s Instagram page in a city just outside of Reno?

The SBI said the allegations include unauthorized use of a Chamber of Commerce debit card and using fraudulent checks to withdraw cash for personal use.

This isn’t Koch’s first time in space as she previously spent time on the International Space Station.

The indictment caused political tensions across the country to rise with many in the Republican Party condemning the indictment calling it a political move.

Supporters of the bill said the pistol purchase permit system is redundant since federal background checks are already required and many of the checks in place are what the state requires.

Police say officers were ‘forced’ to shoot after the suspect pointed a gun at them

"This pension plan by itself is over four times the size of the North Carolina budget, four times larger, and is the 27th largest pool of public money in the entire world,"

Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a bill that would have eliminated the need for North Carolinians to have a local sheriff issue a permit before they could purchase a handgun. Senate Bill 41 was passed by both the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina Senate earlier this month.

The uncertainty of interest rates and their effect on buying power continues to affect homebuyer and seller confidence in the Charlotte region

The Carolina Panthers have released ticket pricing for the 2023 season and on average, non-premium tickets will see a $6 increase, from $103 to $109 in 2023.

A Charlotte tax preparer faces 20 criminal charges for aiding and assisting in the preparation of filing false tax returns over a five-year period.

With a 23% vacancy rate within the state government and retention rates within the first 12 months of employment on the decline a state employee organization has decided to break ties with a national union.

Senate Bill 354 hopes to raise transportation revenue for the state. As more electric and hybrid vehicles hit the roads, fuel tax revenues are dropping and some say EV owners aren’t paying their fair share.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles addressed the recent revelations of problems facing the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) --- and said the ‘shortcomings’ were unknown to City Council and the Metropolitan Transit Commission --- until a report was made public detailing concerns with the system.

With a $7.25 minimum wage Charlotte is one of the least affordable places to live in the country for low wage earners

The White House Press Secretary acknowledged that the investigation is ongoing, and offered condolences to Robinson’s Family.

The bill passed in the Senate will now be sent back to the House of Representatives for concurrence, if that happens it will be sent to Governor Roy Cooper for final approval.

EPA Administrator Michael Regan, formerly the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality announced the plans on Tuesday morning in Wilmington --- a city impacted by PFAS due to exposure of the substances into the Cape Fear River and ground water basin.

The family of Shanquella Robinson is asking President Joe Biden to help bring justice to their family.

Sports betting is once again making its way to the North Carolina General Assembly.

The widow of WBTV’s Meteorologist Jason Myers has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Mecklenburg County Superior Court. The suit alleges negligence by several companies involved in the fatal helicopter crash that took the lives of Myers and Sky3 Pilot Chip Tayag in November of 2022.

The omnibus bill is 16 pages long and Mecklenburg County Senator Natasha Marcus hopes both sides of the aisle can come together and find things they can agree on.

NC Attorney General Josh Stein is warning folks to be weary of tax scams as the April 18 tax deadline approaches.

North Carolina’s Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission granted a man convicted of murder in 1993 parole.