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Carolina Insight: Share Charlotte

In this week's Carolina Insight, Share Charlotte tells us how our community, local businesses, corporations, foundations, groups and individuals, can support their vision for CLT 250.

Georgia Police Officer From Charlotte Killed By Robbery Suspect In Savannah

A robbery suspect fatally shot a police officer in the Georgia port city of Savannah and wounded the officer’s colleague before fleeing and being fatally shot by another officer during an ensuing search, authorities said Sunday.

Bruins Thump Hurricanes 6-2, Take 2-0 Lead In East finals

With a five-goal, third-period lead and the Bruins still not done scoring, the crowd in the new Boston Garden began a throaty chant of “We want the Cup!”

Pilot with North Carolina Ties Arrested and Charged in Triple-Homicide

A pilot with North Carolina ties is accused of three murders. Police arrested Christian Richard Martin at the Louisville Airport on Saturday. We're told he lived in North Carolina and was scheduled to work on a flight to Charlotte before he was arrested.

Survivor of UNC Charlotte Shooting Walks in Graduation

Strength after tragedy. A survivor of the UNC Charlotte shooting walked across the graduation stage. Emily Houpt received her Bachelor's Degree in International Studies. It comes less than two weeks after the campus tragedy that killed two of her classmates.

Historic Neighborhood: We Are Fighting For Our Survival

Another neighborhood in the Charlotte area is fighting to survive gentrification.

Sheriff McFadden Announces Free Video Calls For Residents This Mother’s Day Weekend

For Mother’s Day weekend, all residents of the Mecklenburg County Detention Center will receive one free video call on Saturday and Sunday.

Civilian Employee With CMPD AC&C Charged With Embezzlement

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control civilian employee has been charged with embezzlement, according to CMPD.

Family Movie Night Returns To BB&T Ballpark On May 31st

Back by popular demand, on Friday, May 31st, BB&T Ballpark will welcome fans of all ages for the return of “Family Movie Night” presented by BHHS Carolinas Realty.

Ramp Closures To Affect I-85/U.S. 74 In Gaston County

The N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close two ramps on Wednesday, May 15 to inspect two flyover bridges that take U.S. 74 over I-85, just west of Gastonia.

Burke County Runaway Teen Found Safe

The Burke County Sheriff's Office says Zachariah Watts has been found and is safe.

UNC Charlotte Graduation Being Held Days After Fatal Shooting

The University of North Carolina Charlotte holds graduation ceremonies for nearly 5,000 students just 10 days after a gunman stormed a classroom and killed two people while wounding four others.

Fighting Back Increasingly Part Of School Shooting Guidance

“In all honesty, I don’t know of another strategy,” said teacher Kelly Chavis, whose Rock Hill, South Carolina, school endorses a strategy known as Avoid, Deny, Defend. “What else would you do if you did not try to get away in a situation?”

WANTED: William Charles Clifton

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Kidnap Claim Unravels: Baby Thrown Down Hill, Mom Charged With Attempted Murder

Authorities in Asheville say the claim that a 7-week-old baby was kidnapped has unraveled and the mother has been charged with attempted murder after the infant was found at the bottom of a ravine.

Panthers Announce Signing Five Of Their Seven 2019 Draft Picks

The Carolina Panthers have signed five of their seven 2019 draft choices, the club announced Thursday.

Three Charged With Murder, Dismemberment Of Rowan County Missing Teen

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office says three suspects have been charged in connection to the death and dismemberment of a missing Rowan County teen.

Butler High School Designates June 10th As Make-Up Day

Monday, June 10th, has been designated as a make-up day for Butler High School, which cancelled classes after a tragic shooting on campus, in October of last year, that left one student dead.