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DA Releases Letter Clearing CMPD Officer Who Killed Woman

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer who shot and killed a 20-year-old woman in North Charlotte will not face criminal charges.

House Set Ablaze In Huntersville For Training Exercise

Anyone passing by Fred Brown Road in Huntersville probably thought there was a pretty serious emergency taking place at one of the residencies.

Hands On Charlotte Day is April 18!

The 23rd edition of Hands On Charlotte (HOC) Day will be held on Saturday, April 18th as part of our observation of National Volunteer Week (April 12-18), which has recognized our country’s volunteers for their vital contributions since 1974.

Injured Firefighters Share Their Story

Rich Diamanti and Joseph Volk from the Newport Volunteer Fire Department both suffered broken legs on March 23 while fighting a fierce house fire.

Residents Sound Off In Duke Environmental Permits Public Hearing

Duke is in the process of reapplying for permits that cover the release of certain metals and other things into its coal ash ponds like the one at the old Riverbend facility.

City Council Considers Possible Budget Cuts

Charlotte's budget shortfall has grown to nearly $22 million. City Council is looking at ways to cut costs.

Unused I-485 Lane Will Remain Closed

Charlotte Transportation officials voted Tuesday to keep the unused lane on I-485 between I-77 and Rea Road closed.

Rand Paul Begins Presidential Campaign

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is running for President, and says he is ready to fix Washington.

Non-Profits Honored For Service To Charlotte

Mayor Dan Clodfelter marked the Third Annual Mayor's Day for Recognition of National Service at the Faith Memorial Baptist Church in west Charlotte.

Police Arrest Suspect In Deadly North Charlotte Stabbing

The stabbing happened just after midnight Monday night at the Brookwood Inn on West Sugar Creek Road.

GRAPHIC VIDEO: SC Officer Charged With Murder

A white police officer is charged with murder for shooing and killing an unarmed black man in the back during a traffic stop.

Big Bottles & Blues Charity Event Returns To Charlotte May 9th

Big Bottles & Blues, formerly known as Kick Off, is returning to Charlotte May 9th at Founders Hall. The event helps raise money for local children's charities.

Budget Fight Continues In Union County After New Trial Ordered

A new trial has been ordered in a case between Union County commissioners and the school district over budget funding.

Fatal Stabbing On W. Sugar Creek Road

Police need your help finding this man pictured in this surveillance picture. Although he is not currently being named a suspect, investigators believe he may have information about what took place.

Controversy Resurfaces with Ex-Sheriff's Prison Release

Former Chesterfield County Sheriff Sam Parker has finished his prison sentence after a corruption scandal brought his ten year reign to a half last year.