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Spooked by fireworks, more dogs run away over the 4th of July weekend than any other time of year. Here’s what you can do to find your pet.

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Spooked by fireworks, more dogs run away over the 4th of July weekend than any other time of year. Here’s what you can do to find your pet.

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in North Carolina. Here are tips to help stay safe this summer.
Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in North Carolina. Here are tips to help stay safe this summer.
Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in North Carolina. Here are tips to help stay safe this summer.
Charlotte police released a photo of a man they say is wanted for shooting three victims midday Thursday in west Charlotte.
Jessica and Kevin Obney were presented Mooresville's Beautification Award for their efforts visually improving their neighborhood.
The new South End eatery's menu will feature the iconic Bocado double burger stack, along with South American fare.
President Joe Biden will travel to North Carolina Thursday to speak about the importance of getting vaccinated. Here's how to watch.
Spooked by fireworks, more dogs run away over the 4th of July weekend than any other time of year. Here’s what you can do to find your pet.
Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.
Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.
NC's $25 cash card incentive program for those getting first doses of vaccine has expanded. Here's where to get it in the Charlotte area.
NC's $25 cash card incentive program for those getting first doses of vaccine has expanded. Here's where to get it in the Charlotte area.
The new Pedestrian Safety Task Force will include town commissioners and Davidson residents. Here's how to apply.
Fireworks accidents, which sent 149 North Carolinians to emergency rooms in 2019, are common around the 4th of July.
The suspect was caught on camera driving a white Ford Explorer with a large dent in the front driver's side quarter panel, police said.
The boating safety seminar will be held Saturday, June 26 in Cornelius, and will include officials on hand to answer boating law questions.
Donnie Lee Cherry is wanted by Mooresville police, who say he left a 12-year-old boy with serious injuries during a recent attack.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.