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Panthers Reach Agreement With Pro Bowl DT Dontari Poe

The Carolina Panthers have come to an agreement on a three-year contract with defensive tackle Dontari Poe, according to Ian Rappaport of the NFL Network.

Police Charge Two Suspects In Connection To Northeast Charlotte Murder Case

CMPD says two suspects have been charged with the February murder of 19-year-old Damien Mackins II.

Without Toys R Us, 30,000 Jobs, A Black Hole For Toy Makers

The demise of Toys R Us will have a ripple effect on everything from toy makers to consumers to landlords.

Caldwell County Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted

Deputies are looking for the suspect who robbed Pappy's Market convenience store early Thursday morning.

Hickory Police Searching For Leads In Convenience Store Robbery

Police are searching for two people accused of robbing a convenience store in Hickory.

Man Wanted For August 2017 Murder In Salisbury Taken Into Custody

Police say they arrested Xavier Lowe for the murder of Kornell Cook.

Atrium Health To Lift Visitor Restrictions Due To Flu

Effective at 7 a.m. on Friday, March 16, flu restrictions for visitors 12 and under will be lifted at Charlotte-area Atrium Health hospitals.

Man Charged In South Charlotte Armed Robbery

Police say they arrested a man for his involvement in an armed robbery in south Charlotte.

Panthers Look To Tweak Roster With Limited Cap Space As Draft Awaits

The Carolina Panthers are looking for ways to improve their roster with a limited amount of cap space. Free agency officially began Wednesday, March 14th at 4 p.m.

Stanly County Students Plan to Protest Being Prohibited from Participating in Walkouts

Stanly County students plan to protest Thursday, after they say their constitutional rights were violated.

Governor Cooper Proposes Gun Law Reform in NC

State lawmakers are responding to Wednesday's national school walkouts.

School Closings and Delays, March 15th

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Several schools are on a delay Thursday due to icy conditions on the roads. 2-Hour Delay Ashe County Schools 3-Hour Delay Avery County Schools Watauga County Schools

CMPD Adds New "Officer"

CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has a new officer. A K9 unit with a specific mission. The department's Crime Scene Search team spent five months training a special dog to search…

Casey Parsons Faces Judge in Erica Parsons Murder Case, Sandy in Court Thursday

Sandy Parsons is back in the Rowan County Jail and is set to face a judge Thursday. He and his wife Casey, who was in court Wednesday, are accused of murdering their adopted daughter Erica.

Students From 3,0000 Schools Across The Nation --Including In The Charlotte Area -- Walking Out Of School Today

A call for action for stricter gun laws -- a month after the Florida High School massacre. Students from 3,0000 schools across the nation -- including in the Charlotte area -- walking out of school today. State lawmakers are listening to the peaceful plea. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is proposing gun law reform after the school shootings.