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CMPD Goes Extra Mile for Young Victims Left Motherless, Homeless

The girls had no one and nothing--except the clothes on their back.

Bank of America Shareholders Vote Not to Split Bank

Investors say they're frustrated with Bank of America's lack of returns, but shareholders voted not to ask the Charlotte-based bank to consider a break-up.

CMS Superintendent: More Needs to be Done to Keep Teachers

As officials from a Houston district come to recruit teachers with the promise of higher salaries, Clark says more needs to be done to keep good teachers in NC.

City Council Explores Options to Cover $22 Million Deficit

During a special workshop Wednesday, members asked City Manager Ron Carlee about options like selling city-owned land, and cutting funding to non-profits.

Wes Kerrick Attorneys Want Case Thrown Out

The attorneys for a CMPD officer who shot and killed an unarmed man are asking the judge to throw out the case.

Women Tell Attacker to Watch Out After Jogger Assaulted

A woman was assaulted while jogging in the busy Highland Creek Parkway area Wednesday.

Accidental Shooting Involving Concord Officer

A Concord Police Officer was injured during a firearms training exercise Wednesday.

USC Student Charged for Tampering with Roommates' Food

A hidden camera shows a USC student spitting and pouring window cleaner into her roommates' food.

Commissioners Overturn Controversial Health Benefits Plan

Gaston County Commissioners are changing course on a plan to give themselves extended health benefits.

NC DOT Moving Forward With I-77 Toll Lane Project

Local officials and residents are crying foul, but NC DOT says it is moving forward with plans to let a private developer put toll lanes on I-77.

Special Report: Local Man Risks His Freedom In Fight For Medical Marijuana

A local man is risking being arrested to share his personal story about why North Carolina needs medical marijuana.

Update: Defense says Cornelius Officers Shot Teen First

A teenager's defense team is turning Cornelius Police Department's account of an officer involved shooting upside down.

50 Union Co. Firefighters Hoping To Keep Their Jobs

Nearly 50 firefighters in Union County are holding out hope they can keep their jobs. Union County Commissioners are standing behind Weddington residents who are fighting to keep their only fire department open.

Monroe Shooting Leaves One Dead

Just after midnight Saturday morning, Monroe Police received a call about a gunshot victim in the Maurice Street and Green Street area.

Inmates Treated after Transport Bus Collision on I-77

Several inmates were taken to the hospital after an inmate transport bus and a car collided on I-77 southbound at the Lasalle Street entrance ramp. The accident happened just before 8 a.m.Tuesday and closed lanes of the interstate for more than an hour.