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Hickory Police Seek Armed Robbery Suspect

Police in Hickory are trying to locate the man they say robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Monday night.

Student At South Stanly HS Dies After Contracting Bacterial Meningitis

Officials confirm that a South Stanly High School student has died after contracting bacterial meningitis.

Two People Walk Into Medic Headquarters Suffering From Gunshot Wounds

Police are investigation after two people walked into Medic Headquarters in west Charlotte suffering from gunshot wounds.

Gaston College President Announces Plan To Retire In 2020

Gaston College President Dr. Patricia Skinner has announced her plans to retire in March of 2020, ending her more than 50-year career in higher education.

New Battle for Control Over the I-77 Toll Lane Project

There's a new battle for control over the controversial I-77 toll lane project. Local lawmakers filed a bill on Monday that would give control of the contract to Governor Roy Cooper.

Two Sides Fight For CLT Council Support On ICE

Two sides of the immigration debate are fighting for city council support.

CMPD Releases Body-Cam Footage In Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting At Northwest Charlotte Burger King

A deadly officer-involved shooting at a Northwest Charlotte fast food restaurant, prompting protests on Monday.

Suspect Charged After Shooting Sunday At The Concord Mills AMC Movie Theater

Panic at Concord Mills after a gunman opened fire inside the movie theater. It all started as an argument over seating. One person is hurt. Police are still searching for the shooter.

Albemarle Bank Robbery Suspect Wanted By Police

Police are looking for a man they say robbed a bank late Monday afternoon.

Huntersville Mother Charged In Death Of Her 4-Year-Old Son

Huntersville Police have charged Lashonda Hudson, 36, with the murder of her 4-year-old son in October of 2018.

Cornelius Police Seek Third Shooting Suspect

Police are searching for a third suspect in connection to a shooting Friday night that sent one man to the hospital in serious condition.

Rowan County Man Wanted For Child Sex Crimes Arrested

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office says a man wanted for sex crimes involving a minor has been arrested.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing Kannapolis Teen

A Silver Alert has been issued for 19-year-old Mollie Ann Bentley.

CMPD: Woman Charged In Northeast Charlotte Homicide, Victim Identified

CMPD says they are investigating a homicide that happened in northeast Charlotte.

Monroe Man Charged With Fatally Shooting 71-Year-Old Roomate

Police in Monroe have charged a 29-year-old man for shooting and killing a 71-year-old man they say he lived with.

CLT250: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Keeps Up With County's Growth

With Mecklenburg County becoming one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S., it’s no surprise that our school district is growing exponentially as well. In this month’s CLT250 moment, we spoke with CMS leaders about what they’re doing to keep up with that growth.