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Charges To Be Reinstated Against 16K Offenders Whose Charges Were Accidentally Dismissed

The Mecklenburg County District Attorney is addressing a system error that led to the dismissal of 16,000 charges.

11-Year-Old Girl Missing For Days From East Charlotte Home

CMPD is asking for the public's help to find a missing girl. According to police, Jennifer Velasquez-Cruz, 11, ran away from her home on Oak Valley Lane in East Charlotte on September 30.

Joe Maus Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament Held In Matthews

The annual Joe Maus Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament was held this week in Matthews.

Authorities Investigating Fabricated Active Shooter Call At South Middle School In Lancaster

Authorities are investigating a fabricated active shooter call at South Middle School in Lancaster. Investigators say the report was similar to other fabricated active shooter reports at various South Carolina schools.

West Iredell High Teacher Accused of Sending Sexually Explicit Video and Image to Student

A teacher at West Iredell High School is facing charges after authorities say she is accused of sending a nude image and sexually explicit video to a student.

Arrest Made After Several Tires Slashed, Woman Shot in Rock Hill

Police have made an arrest after several tires were slashed and a woman was shot.

President Biden to Focus on Hurricane Victims in Florida, Not Politics

President Joe Biden will visit hurricane-ravaged Florida with a pledge that federal, state and local governments will work as one to help rebuild homes, businesses and lives — putting politics on mute for now to focus on those in need.

NASCAR Hall Of Fame 4th Annual "Over The Edge Charlotte"

Join the NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation in building a better future for youth across the Charlotte community. The signature fundraising event, “Over the Edge Charlotte,” will host its fourth annual event on Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 11am-5pm.

Charlotte Firefighter Brings Gunshot Wound Victim To Safety After Altercation

CMPD is investigating an altercation between two men at the Berewick Town Center. One of the men in the altercation was shot sustaining injuries, however the injuries do not appear to be life threatening. Police have now arrested a suspect.

CMS Seeks Community Input Before Hiring Process For Next Superintendent

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wants your input in its search for a new Superintendent. Community surveys are underway with the school board expected to begin the formal hiring process early next year.

5 Students Facing Assault Charges For Fight At Statesville Senior High School

Police in Statesville have identified 5 students seen on video punching and kicking another student at Statesville Senior High School

Worker Taken to Hospital After "Below Grade" Rescue at Airport

Firefighters freed the injured worker who had non-life threatening injuries

Bullet Shot into Uptown Wells Fargo Building, Police Say

Bullet shattered window on 16th floor and hit a wall. No one was hurt.

CMPD Explains Why It's Sticking With Low-level Traffic Stops

One day after the Mecklenburg County Sheriff announced changes to the department's traffic stop policy, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department says its sticking with its policy on regulatory traffic stops.

Man Injured In Southwest Charlotte Shooting

One person has life-threatening injuries after a shooting in southwest Charlotte.

CMPD AC&C Delivers Urgent Message Regarding The Critical Need For Dog Adoptions

CMPD AC&C delivers an urgent message regarding the critical need for dog adoptions, staycations, and long-term foster homes during a Facebook Live hosted by the shelter on Tuesday afternoon.

Conover Police Investigating Deadly Shooting

Authorities are actively searching for the person that shot and killed a man Sunday night.

2022 Duke’s Mayo Classic Generates Estimated $14.6 Million in Economic Impact

This year’s Duke’s Mayo Classic was a celebration of the 100th anniversary of a historic HBCU rivalry, with North Carolina Central University defeating North Carolina A&T State University on Saturday, September 3rd.