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Accused Charlotte Murder Suspect Turns Himself In

CMPD says that William Medlin has been charged with the murder of Lucas Baldwin.

Officials Release Cause Of Fire Inside Concord Mills Mall

Concord Mills Mall was evacuated Wednesday morning due to a fire that broke out at one of the stores inside the mall.

Human Remains Found In Avery County Believed To Be Man Missing Since April

Deputies believe they have found the remains of a man reported missing back in April.

Lowe's Lays Off 125 Employees

Lowe's announced Wednesday that the company laid off 125 employees from their information technology department.

Firefighter Injured, Cat Rescued In Huntersville House Fire

Two stations responded to a "heavy" structure fire on Maxwelton Drive in Huntersville, on Wednesday morning.

Hornets Hire Mike Batiste As Assistant Coach

The Charlotte Hornets have announced the hiring of Mike Batiste as an assistant coach for the 2017-2018 season.

Woman Injured In South Charlotte Wreck Dies

A woman involved in a wreck in south Charlotte on Monday has died.

Downed Power Lines Leave Nearly 500 Without Power

Nearly 500 people are without power in Myers Park after a tree fell on power lines on Selwyn Avenue early Wednesday.

The Watch with Will Kennedy: Inside CMPD CSI Blood Pattern Analysis

It can seem like magic, but it's actually science, with some math mixed in.

Teams Prepare For The 2017 Ultimate Dodgeball Championship Regional Qualifier | PHOTOS

Come out Sunday, June 11th to SkyZone Charlotte and watch teams dodge, dip, duck, dive, and dodge their way to glory in the 2017 Ultimate Dodgeball Championship Regional Qualifier.

Cotswold Elementary Parent Claims Teacher Assaulted Daughter With Mop

A mother says a teacher at Cotswold Elementary School assaulted her daughter and should be fired. Cell phone video appears to show that teacher hit the girl with a Swiffer sweeper.

NC Election Board Investigating Software Hacking Attempts

A voting software company with an office in Matthews is at the center of a report on Russian Hacking in the Presidential Election.

City Considering Repeal Of Extraordinary Event Ordinance

CMPD Chief Kerr Putney is recommending the city repeal the extraordinary event ordinance without making changes to other existing ordinances to compensate.

Mecklenburg County Health Director Resigns

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio announced today that Public Health Director Dr. Marcus Plescia has resigned his position effective August 4, 2017.

Burke County Man Charged With Soliciting Sex From Minor

Deputies have arrested a 33-year-old man on charges of soliciting a minor for sex.

AG Stein Announces $18.6 Million for NC for Do-Not-Call Violations

Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that North Carolina will receive $18.6 million as a result of a lawsuit against Dish Network related to its violations of Do-Not-Call laws.