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NCDOT Crews Treating Roads In High Country, Charlotte DOT Preparing For Potential Winter Weather

Transportation crews have been working around the clock keeping people safe as the winter storm makes its way across the country.

The Controversial 287-G Program Is Out

Mecklenburg county's new Sheriff followed through on a campaign promise on his first day in office. ICE officials say with program gone, there could be an unintended consequence.

CMPD: Associate Of Victim In West Charlotte Shooting Arrested On Unrelated Charge

Police are investigating a shooting from Tuesday night in west Charlotte that sent one person to the hospital.

Inmates Charged With Assaulting Detention Officers, Inciting Riot In Iredell County

Three inmates have been charged after multiple detention officers were assaulted at the Iredell County Detention Center.

NCDOT Announces Overnight Closures on I-85 Project in Cabarrus County

Contract crews working on the Interstate 85 widening project in Cabarrus County have scheduled overnight lane closures on I-85 North to continue bridge and pavement operations, weather permitting.

New Meck County Sheriff Officially Ends Participation In 287 (g) Agreement With ICE

The new Mecklenburg County Sheriff's first order of business on Wednesday was to end the voluntary 287 (g) agreement between the Sheriff's Office and ICE.

Queen City Nerve Premiers 1st Cover Live on The Edge

Editor-In-Chief Ryan Pitkin, along with other former Creative Loafing staffers, are behind the bi-weekly publication.

Officials: Mount Holly Pastor Dies From Injuries Sustained In House Fire

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church's pastor Clayton Burch died from the injuries he sustained in a house fire, according to church officials.

Gaston County Man Arrested For Child Pornography

Authorities say a Gaston County man has been charged with possessing child pornography.

Panthers Place Olsen On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers have officially placed tight end Greg Olsen on injured reserve, ending his 2018 season.

Former Church Volunteer Facing Multiple Child Sex Related Charges

Jacop Hazlett is accused of molesting at least 14 young children while volunteering at a North Charleston Church. He's also under investigation for assault allegations in Davidson.

Lincoln County Schools Elementary Principal Accused Of Assault On Student

A Lincoln County Schools elementary school principal has been arrested after deputies say he assaulted a student in November.

Washington Prepares To Give Final Farewell To Former President George H.W. Bush

Prayer and praise are on the agenda at the Washington National Cathedral today as the nation says a final farewell to former president George Herbert Walker Bush.

More U.S Beef Being Recalled Over Salmonella Fears

More U.S. beef is being recalled because it may be contaminated with salmonella.

Charlotte 49ers Name Will Healy New Head Football Coach

Will Healy, an Eddie Robinson Award winner as the National FCS Coach of the Year, has been selected as the next head football coach for the Charlotte 49ers.

Man Says He Will Prove He Didn’t Kill Michael Jordan’s Dad

For more than 25 years, the man identified as the triggerman in the death of Michael Jordan’s father has repeatedly declared his innocence in the murder.

Monroe Police Looking For Runaway Teen

Police are trying to find a 16-year-old girl who reportedly ran away in November after being dropped off at school.

Soldier Surprises Kids At Charlotte Douglas With Return Home From Kuwait

A Cleveland County family is celebrating this holiday season after SPC John Logan and his wife Marissa surprised their two children with his return home from deployment.