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CMPD Creates Task Force To Address Shootings into Occupied Homes and Vehicles

Homes and cars in Charlotte are being riddled with bullets at a staggering pace. On Wednesday, CMPD announced the creation of a task force to address the issue.

Motorcyclist Killed In Gruesome Southwest Charlotte Accident

A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon after colliding with a tractor trailer and being run over by a dump truck.

More Than 20 People Were Pulled From Lake Norman After Several Boats Capsize During Storm

Rescue crews pulled more than 20 people from Lake Norman Wednesday evening after their sailboats capsized during a storm.

One Person Shot In The University Area

One person has been taken to CMC after a shooting near UNC Charlotte's campus.

Jury Convicts Man In 2016 Fatal North Charlotte Stabbing

Police have arrested 51-year-old James Leaks for the stabbing death of Darrell Cureton, 49, Tuesday afternoon.

Juvenile Charged With Robbing Union County Boy at Gunpoint While Running Lemonade Stand

Terrifying moments for a young boy who says he was robbed at gunpoint while operating a lemonade stand. The child told Union County Deputies a teenager stuck a gun to his stomach and demanded money.

Home Surveillance Video Helps CMPD Identify Vehicle Break-In Suspect

Police have charged a man for his involvement in multiple Charlotte vehicle break-ins.

Panthers Sign OL Larsen To Two-Year Extension

The Carolina Panthers have signed offensive lineman Tyler Larsen to a two-year contract extension, according to the team.

CMS Principal Resigns Amid Investigation

Hopewell High School's Principal Dino Gisiano has resigned, according to CMS officials.

Woman Tells Police She Shouldn't Be Arrested Because She's A 'Clean, Thoroughbred White Girl'

Police in South Carolina say a woman they saw speed through a stop sign at 60 mph told officers there was no need to arrest her, because she's a "very clean, thoroughbred, white girl."

Man Wanted For Murdering His Father In Salisbury Arrested In Georgia

Authorities in Georgia have arrested a man wanted for murdering his father in Salisbury earlier this year.

Search Underway For Suspect Who Robbed Huntersville Waffle House

A man is on the loose after police say he robbed a Waffle House in Huntersville early Wednesday.

Mother Found After Fetus Found In The Bathroom Of American Airlines Flight Out Of Charlotte

Police have tracked down the mother whose fetus was found in the bathroom of an American Airlines flight out of Charlotte.

Experts Say Legal Immigrants Fearful To Sign Up For Federal Benefits

Fallout from the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration. Experts say immigrants are fearful they'll get deported. Now some are not signing up for health care and other federal benefits.

Steve Smith Sr. Details His Struggle With Depression

For 16 years, Steve Smith Sr. terrorized defenses, racked up accolades, and had no trouble speaking his mind about the play on the field. On Tuesday, Smith Sr. wrote an NFL.com article which reveals his struggle to speak about himself and his troubles with depression.