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Man Wanted For Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device Arrested

The CMPD says Corey Lampkin has been located and arrested.

Last Minute Controversy Over School Rezoning Near Old Eastland Mall

A last-minute rezoning controversy at Charlotte City Council on Monday night. The board approved a plan to allow a new charter school near the old Eastland Mall site. But not everyone's happy about the decision.

Poison Control Doctors Issue Warning About E-Cigarettes

There are growing concerns from medical professionals and politicians across the country about vaping and the impact of E-Cigarettes on youth.

North Carolina Senate Approves Redistricting Map

The North Carolina state Senate has agreed to a new map of nearly half of its electoral districts to comply with a state court order that declared current boundaries partisan gerrymanders.

Dale And Amy Earnhardt Support Local Mooresville Students At Vera Bradley’s Blessing In A Backpack Charity Event

Racing legend and NBC Sports motorsports analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife Amy partnered with Vera Bradley and Blessings in a Backpack to host a back-to-school charity carnival event at Shepherd Elementary Monday afternoon.

Missing Gaston County Python Found

Gaston County officials say the 13-foot-long Python that escaped Sunday night has been found and returned to its owner.

Maiden Police Investigating String Of Vehicle Break-Ins During Friday Night High School Football Game

Police are investigating after three vehicles were forcibly broken into during Friday night's football game between Maiden High and St. Stephens.

Fintech Startup Better.com Opens New Office In Charlotte

Better.com, a digital mortgage lender has opened an office in South End, Charlotte and says it plans to hire 1000 employees in the next five years.

Second Harvest Food Bank Of Metrolina Hosts Wine Women & Shoes Benefit On September 27th

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina will be hosting their Wine Women & Shoes (WWS) event at a new location this year – The Charlotte Convention Center in Center City located at 501 S. College on Friday, September 27th from 6:30pm-9:30pm.

Motorcycle Driver Involved In July Wreck Dies From Injuries

A driver who was injured when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle in July has died, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

CMPD Investigating After Pedestrian Hit And Killed On Brookshire Blvd

Police say a man was hit and killed on Brookshire Boulevard after he darted in front of a vehicle early Sunday morning.

WANTED: Lester Maipi

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

CMPD Investigating After Man Found Shot To Death In North Charlotte Driveway

The CMPD investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death outside a north Charlotte residence overnight.

Missing Matthews Teen Girl Safely Located

The Matthews Police Department says 15-year-old Vanessa Romero has been located and reunited with her family.

Open Streets 704 Will Be Held This Weekend

Open Streets 704, the popular program that allows participants the opportunity to explore Charlotte-Mecklenburg in ways that aren’t possible by car, returns on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 1-5 p.m.

Hopewell Ends 34 Game Losing Streak, Beats Garinger

The Hopewell students were clad in neon and ready to see history Friday night.

Is Cam Newton Running Out Of Time As Carolina’s Quarterback?

Cam Newton has lost his last eight starts, and it’s becoming increasingly obvious the Carolina Panthers’ hopes of turning him into a pocket passer are failing.

US Finds Contaminant In Popular Heartburn Drug

U.S. health officials said Friday they are investigating low levels of a potentially dangerous contaminant in the popular heartburn medication Zantac and related generic drugs.