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City Council Questions City Manager's Budget Plan

Discussions over Charlotte's next budget are not progressing like city leaders hoped. Council members discussed all of their options for making up the $22 million shortfall Monday.

Council Members Say They Want Chief Monroe To Stay

Charlotte's top cop is retiring after seven years on the job. Now, the question on many minds is, "Why now?"

Clerk Shot In Head During Robbery

store clerk, shot in the head by a thief, is in critical condition. Police in Pageland, South Carolina are looking for the man who shot 30-year-old Maria Aguilar.

Mallard Creek Football Player Charged With Rape

A Mallard Creek High School football player is in jail, charged with raping a 14-year-old freshman on campus.

Chief Rodney Monroe Announces Retirement

CMPD Chief of Police Rodney Monroe announced his retirement Monday.

Salisbury Police Investigating A Homicide

Police are investigating a homicide at 1006 South Fulton St.

Friends Remember Woman Who Died After Fall From Crowders Mountain

A Waxhaw mother of three is being mourned tonight after she fell more than 150 feet at Crowders Mountain.

Multiple Fatalities Reported in Texas Biker Gang Shooting

Multiple people have died in a shooting involving rival biker gangs at a Central Texas restaurant that sent patrons and employees running for cover.

One Dead in Accident Involving Moped

One person is dead after their moped was hit by a SUV on Bessemer City Road Saturday night.

Race Festivities Underway in Concord

Huge crowds arriving for the first of two race weekends at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

South End Hops Festival | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from the South End Hops Festival Saturday, May 16th.

1 Dead After Fall at Crowders Mountain State Park

A woman died after falling at Crowders Mountain State Park Saturday.

CMPD Preparing for Kerrick Criminal Trial

The trial starts July 20, but CMPD has a June 11 deadline for what they're hoping to accomplish.

Firefighter Injured Battling House Fire

A volunteer firefighter has been injured while battling a house fire in Matthews. We are told he fell through a floor and dropped about eight feet.

Sex Trafficking Suspect Out on Bond

A Charlotte man charged with human trafficking is out of jail on bond. Police say he was selling teenage girls for sex.

Gastonia Law Enforcement Honors Fallen Officers as Part of National Police Week

Officers gathered Friday night at the Gastonia Police Memorial to remember those who died in the line of duty.

Fans Watch World's Top Drivers Practice Ahead of All-Star Race

Race day events kick off Saturday morning at 10:00, but many fans plan to arrive even earlier to tailgate. Friday, they got to watch the world's top drivers practice for the last time.