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CMPD AC&C Offers Pet Safety Tips Before Winter Weather Strikes

As a winter storm approaches the area, CMPD Animal Care & Control has released some helpful tips for keeping your pet safe, dry and warm.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

Governor Cooper today declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties as North Carolina prepares for a major winter storm expected to hit the state starting Saturday.

Matthews Police Investigating Circle K Armed Robbery, Seeking Witnesses

Police in Matthews, N.C., are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store early Friday morning.

CMPD Makes Third Arrest In University City Murder

A third suspect has been charged with the murder of 21-year-old Javon Daniel Alim Sherwood who was shot and killed at an apartment complex in the University area.

Gano To Sit Sunday With Sore Knee, Panthers Sign Kicker Catanzaro

With Graham Gano out for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns, the Carolina Panthers have signed kicker Chandler Catanzaro, according to an announcement by the team on Friday.

Deputies Searching For Suspect Connected To Armed Robbery At Friendly Arcade In Burke County

A man is on the loose after he entered a pool hall, pointed a gun at an employee and stole money in Burke County on Monday.

AAA Offers Winter Driving Tips Ahead of Potential Winter Weather

Many parts of the Carolinas are expected to experience snow and icy conditions over the weekend, and AAA Carolinas urges motorists to be prepared. Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile trav

This Could Be A Record Storm And People Are Taking It Seriously

20 DOT contract crews started spreading brine Thursday across Mecklenburg County. People are flocking to stores across the area getting their snow day essentials

School Closings And Delays For Friday, Dec. 7th Due To Winter Weather And Snowy Conditions

Some schools in our area have been impacted by winter weather and snowy conditions. Below is a list of closings and delays for Friday, December 7th.

Hania Aguilar's Father Denied U.S. Visa To Attend Her Funeral Service

The father of a North Carolina teen who was kidnapped and killed has been denied a visa to attend his daughter's funeral.

Voter ID Implementing Bill Finalized, Heads To Governor

The North Carolina General Assembly has finalized legislation implementing the voter photo identification mandate approved in a statewide referendum last month.

North Carolina GOP Open To New Election If Fraud Found

A leader of the North Carolina Republican Party says the organization would be open to a new election if an investigation were to find a high likelihood that wrongdoing swayed the state's unresolved congressional race.

LendingTree Looks To Expand HQ Operations In Mecklenburg County

While the company says the location has yet to be finalized, LendingTree, Inc., which operates the leading online loan marketplace, will reportedly expand its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, creating 436 new jobs by the end of 2023, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.