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Last Weekend for SCarowinds!

CHARLOTTE, NC -- This is the last weekend to visit SCarowinds! There's still lots of new rides and attractions to check out. Laresa Thompson stopped by to tell the couch…

Pumpkin Decoration Ideas | PHOTOS

Celebrate National Pumpkin Day with some of these great pumpkin decoration ideas.

Panthers' Kuechly, Coleman On Track To Play Sunday

The Panthers get some much needed good news at just the right time. While several players were sidelined this afternoon, the quarterback of the defense was full go.

Charlotte Reaches 76 Homicides in 2017

A call for action to curb crime, as the Queen City reaches 76 homicides this year. The latest murders happened after a fight in West Charlotte and a robbery on the east side. Police are also releasing details of an arrest after a pregnant woman was strangled.

CMS Magnet Lottery Opening Early This Year

Parents Offered More Choices for 2018-2019 School Year

CMPD Receives Grant to Test Backlogged Rape Kits

Hundreds of rape victims could finally be on the road to getting justice after more than a decade of their cases sitting cold. The city has approved a nearly million dollar grant from the Department of Justice for CMPD to help test backlogged rape kits.

School Closings And Delays For Thursday, October 26th

As cleanup and power outages still plague many areas hit hard by Monday's storms, several schools have announced closures or delays for Thursday, October 26th.

As Storm Cleanup Continues, Caldwell County Warns Residents About Scammers

County officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for scammers as the area continues cleanup following Monday's storms.

Water Service Returning To Concord, Kannapolis Residents After Repairs From An Earlier Accident

Officials say water service restoration began around 8pm and should be flowing to customers shortly if not already.

Citizen Helps Detain Breaking And Entering Suspect In Northwest Charlotte

A citizen who witnessed cars being broken into in a Charlotte neighborhood helped detain one of the suspects before the CMPD arrived.

Bridge Girder Placement On I-85 Corridor Will Require Detours This Week

As work continues on the Interstate 85 widening project in Cabarrus County, crews will continue setting girders for the railroad bridge over the highway, just south of U.S. 29/601.

A 62-Year-Old Man Is Missing And CMPD Needs Your Help

Police are trying to find a missing 62-year-old man that may have suffered a medical emergency while driving to Harrisburg, NC.

City Reaches Settlement With Former Charlotte Arson Investigator

The City of Charlotte says it has reached an agreement in the lawsuit filed by former Charlotte arson investigator Crystal Eschert.

Burke County Shelter Opens For Hickory Residents Still Impacted By Power Outages

At the request of emergency management officials, the American Red Cross Blue Ridge Piedmont Chapter will be opening a shelter in Burke County at 4 p.m. Thursday for residents who may be displaced due to a power outage.