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FBI Warns Of Cyber Scammers Targeting Holiday Shoppers

In advance of the holiday season, FBI Charlotte reminds shoppers to beware of cyber criminals and their aggressive and creative ways to steal money and personal information.

Holiday Travel Guide

Thanksgiving holiday travel is already underway on the roads and in the sky.

Gifts For The Food, Drink And Coffee Lover In Your Life

For the foodie on your holiday list — or just people who might appreciate a good tequila or pie pan — we offer a gift guide.

Roar! The Wild Kingdom Is Alive In Holiday Gift Items

This holiday, all gifts seem to be in animal prints. Zebra, leopard, giraffe, cheetah, tiger: Pick your print, type of item and price range and away you go, especially in women’s apparel and accessories.

Do These 5 Things By Dec. 31 To Cut Your Tax Bill

It may seem too early to start thinking about your tax return, but procrastination could cost you thousands of dollars.

1 Dead, 8 Rescued After Kannapolis Fire Destroys Home

A person has died after a 2-story home on Prince Street in Kannapolis went up into flames on Wednesday morning, fire officials say.

Man Shot Several Times In South Charlotte, Expected To Be Okay

A man was shot several times in South Charlotte overnight.

Thanksgiving Rush: Record Number Of People Traveling For The Holiday

Thanksgiving travelers got help from favorable weather in most of the United States on Tuesday, but flight delays piled up at airports around the country by day's end.

Three Head Administrators At Carmel Middle School Are Suspended

A source tells WCCB the reason is mismanagement of a gun threat. The source says there was no actual gun. CMS will not confirm any details, citing personnel laws.

Holiday Traffic: Where You'll See Troopers & When To Hit The Road

Holiday travel peaks on the highway Wednesday.

Carolina Panthers Host 5th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Outside Bank of America Stadium

The Carolina Panthers’ Fifth Annual Tree Lighting took place Tuesday night outside of Bank of America Stadium.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Offers Black Friday And Cyber Monday Specials

Bring home or help a new fur baby this Black Friday weekend by taking advantage of special CMPD Animal Care & Control Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals!

Police Identify 81-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In South Charlotte

Police have identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle in south Charlotte on November 13th.

Foster Kids & Refugees Will Have A Thanksgiving To Remember Thanks To Urban Air

On Thanksgiving day, Urban Air Mint Hill will be closed to the public so the adventure park can open their doors to foster children and refugees.

People In US, Canada Warned To Not Eat Romaine Lettuce

Health officials in the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday told people to avoid eating romaine lettuce because of a new E. coli outbreak.

Police Looking For Charlotte Man Missing Since Sunday

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers are trying to find a man they say has been missing since Sunday.

2 Arrested After Several Thousand Dollars Worth Of Items Stolen From Salisbury Business

Rowan County deputies have arrested two men they say broke into a golf cart business and stole several thousand dollars worth of tools and batteries.

Union County Man Accused Of Firing Gun Over Girlfriend's Head While Child Watched

Deputies say a Union County man is in jail following a domestic situation at a residence on Pageland Highway Monday evening.

Carmel Middle School's Top Staff Placed On Administrative Leave

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools have released statements concerning an undisclosed issue concerning Carmel Middle School's Principal LeDuan Pratt, Assistant Principal Bethany Gullion, and Dean of Students Patrick Dean.