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2nd Suspect Arrested In Trooper's Death Identified

Prosecutors say a second person has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper during a traffic stop last week.

The Salvation Army is in Need of Volunteer Bell Ringers

The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte is preparing for its iconic annual Red Kettle campaign, and it’s in need of volunteer bell ringers.

Veterans Job Fair At Bojangles' Coliseum Thursday, October 25th

This Thursday, October 25th, DAV and RecruitMilitary will host the Charlotte Veterans Job Fair at Bojangles’ Coliseum from 11am to 3pm.

West Charlotte High School Named Principal Of The Year

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has named Dr. Timisha Barnes-Jones, principal of West Charlotte High School, as the 2018 Principal of the Year.

It's Time To Book Those Tickets For Your Holiday Travel Plans

You may want to finalize your holiday travel plans.

Former Carolina Panther Rae Carruth Released From Prison

After nearly 19 years behind bars, Rae Carruth emerged from Sampson Correctional Institution on Monday morning.

Charlotte Decides Not To Regulate Electric Scooters

Instead they're waiting for statewide regulations from the General Assembly. The city's Transportation Committee is launching a campaign to educate safe scooter riding practices.

CPCC Student: "I really could have lost my life that night."

CPCC released a photo of the latest car that hit the student and drove off.

Matthews Board of Commissioners Establishes Committee on Education

The Matthews Board of Commissioners today established the Matthews Committee on Education (MCE) to act in an advisory capacity to the Town Board on matters of interest and importance to students and parents.

Man Wanted By CMPD Arrested

Police say they have located and arrested 51-year-old Brian Johnson.

$1.6B Mega Millions Prize Due To Simple Math, Some Surprises

For all the anticipation about whether someone will finally snag the gigantic Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, the games come down to two things: simple math — and very long odds.

Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Alexander County

Investigators have charged a 26-year-old woman in connection to a stabbing on Sunday.

Hickory Man Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes In Alexander County

The Alexander County Sheriff's Office has charged a Hickory man with multiple sex crimes involving a minor.

Emerald Hollow Mine Suffers Huge Loss After Weekend Robbery, Vandalism

The Emerald Hollow Mine says losses could reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars after being robbed and vandalized over the weekend.

Lottery Holds School Supply Drive For Schools Hurt By Hurricane Florence

Many teachers in counties hit hard by Hurricane Florence lost all their school supplies in its floodwaters. Now a statewide effort is underway to help those teachers restock their classrooms.

Several Ready-To-Eat Products At Harris Teeter, Trader Joe's Recalled Due To Salmonella & Listeria Concerns

Several ready-to-eat meat and poultry products found in Harris Teeter and Trader Joe's stores nationwide are being recalled due to possible salmonella and listeria contamination.