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City Manager's Budget Plan Includes Service Cuts, Tax Hike

Making up for Charlotte's $22 million budget shortfall could save some homeowners money. The city manager presented his complicated budget Monday night.

Chief Says Teen was Prepared to Ambush Officer Before Shooting

A teenager charged with shooting a Cornelius Police Officer will face a judge Tuesday.

Judge Says Rowan County Commissioners Violated Constitution With Prayer

A federal judge says the Rowan County Board of Commissioners have violated the Constitution by coercing public participation in prayers that overwhelmingly advanced beliefs specific to one religion, according to the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina.

Social Media Posts Reveal New Info About Teen Accused of Shooting Police Lieutenant

Social media posts are revealing new information about what might have led a 16-year-old to try and kill a Cornelius Police Lieutenant.

Man Shot in North West Charlotte

A man was shot in West Charlotte Sunday morning, according to CMPD.

Statesville Man Arrested After Staging False Kidnapping

A man was arrested after police say that he staged a false kidnapping.

Aids Walk Charlotte | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from Aids Walk Charlotte Saturday, April 2nd.

Suspect Named in Shooting of Cornelius Police Lieutenant

Cornelius Police have named the suspect accused of shooting a Police Lieutenant Saturday morning.

Cornelius Police Officer Shot

A Police Officer with the Cornelius Police Department was shot in the stomach on Saturday.

Governor McCrory Kicks Off Motorsports Month

May means motorsports in North Carolina, and that means big money for the Charlotte area.

Widen I-77 Group Protests Toll Lane

Local protesters are making it clear that toll lanes on I-77 would be bad for the Charlotte.

Kannapolis Firefighter Suspended After Deadly Shooting

A Kannapolis firefighter is suspended with pay after police say he shot and killed a driver who followed him.

New Coach at West Charlotte HS Focuses On 3-Year Turnaround

Their young coach passed away. Now, the West Charlotte football team is under a new leader who has strong ties to the school. Like the late Mo Collins, the new head football coach is a former Lion who made it to the big leagues.

Dog Decapitated, Police Look for Suspects

A break-in turned into what police believe is a disturbing case of animal cruelty.

Inaugural Queens Coop Held In Charlotte May 2nd

Be sure to check out the first Queens Coop in Charlotte!!!

UPDATE: 1 Dead After Shooting In Concord

One person is dead after an altercation between two drivers led to a shooting.

Gaston Co. Commission to Change Health Benefits Policy After Backlash

Gaston County Commissioners say they made a mistake after community backlash over extended health insurance benefits for Commissioners on the taxpayers' dime.