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Westbound Independence Boulevard Closed Nightly March 4th-March 6th

U.S. Highway 74/Independence Boulevard (westbound only) will be closed each night beginning at 8pm March 4th-March 6th between Briar Creek Road and Charlottetowne Avenue.

Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled For 9:30am On March 6th As Part Of NC Severe Weather Preparedness Week

This week is North Carolina’s annual Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which is a joint campaign between the National Weather Service and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

DA: Federal Agent Justified In Deadly 2018 Officer-Involved Shooting Outside Charlotte Bar

The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office says a federal agent was justified in the deadly August 2018 shooting outside a Charlotte bar.

New 9th District Election To Be Held On Sept. 10

North Carolina's elections board has set a Sept. 10 date to fill a congressional seat still vacant after November's result was tainted by ballot-fraud concerns.

Police Investigating Weekend Shooting At Rock Hill Party

Police are searching for answers after a man was shot in the leg at a party shortly after midnight Sunday.

Police Make Arrest In Elevator Shooting At Hotel In Epicentre

Police say they made an arrest in a shooting that happened in the elevator of a hotel at the Epicentre in Uptown Charlotte.

Woman Accused Of Giving Alcohol To Minors In York County Now Facing Involuntary Manslaughter Charge In Teen's Death

A York County woman is now facing an involuntary manslaughter charge after authorities say a teen was found dead after consuming alcohol provided by the woman.

Police Investigate Fatal Crash In North Charlotte

On Sunday, Officers responded to Gibbon Road in reference to a report of a crash involving two vehicles.

Charlotte Nightclub Owner One Of 123 People Arrested In Statewide ALE Operation

Friday and Saturday night, ALE special agents arrested more than 123 people for alcohol, drug, firearm, and gambling charges during a state-wide crackdown in partnership with local, state and federal agencies.

School Delays For Monday, March 4th

The following schools have announced a delay this morning...

One Dead Following Officer-Involved Shooting In Mt. Holly

One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Mt. Holly, on Saturday morning, according to reports.

Hornets End Skid At 3, Roll To 123-112 Victory Over Nets

Kemba Walker scored 25 points, Jeremy Lamb added 22 and Charlotte snapped a three-game skid with a 123-112 victory over the Brooklyn Nets to inch back ahead of Orlando for eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

Voodoo, Shamans And A Hex Revealed In Friday Murder Trial

Voodoo, shamans and a hex revealed Friday in the Rayquan Borum murder trial.

Thousands Expected To Pack Uptown For The CIAA

Another big basketball weekend in Charlotte! Thousands expected to pack Uptown for the CIAA games, parties and events.

Teen Faces Child Porn Charges After Scheme To Get Revenge On Ex-Boyfriend

A 15-year-old girl is facing multiple charges related to child pornography, officials say, after a failed scheme to get revenge on her ex-boyfriend.

Retired Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Dies At 65

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has announced the passing of retired Chief Deputy Larry Wade Stanley, Sr. He was 65.

Meck County Detention Officer Charged With Sexually Assaulting Woman

A detention officer with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office has been charged with sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman.

Panthers Not Looking To Sign Veteran QB In Free Agency

As Cam Newton continues to rehab from offseason shoulder surgery, coach Ron Rivera says the team does not plan to sign a veteran quarterback in free agency.