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Portion Of Statesville Avenue Closed After Truck Hits Utility Pole

A portion of Statesville Avenue is closed after a traffic accident in north Charlotte.

Council Members Debate RNC in Charlotte Days Before Expected Decision

Days before Republicans decide where to host their next convention, some city leaders are getting cold feet about Charlotte's bid. Las Vegas is the only other city in the running. And Sunday, Nevada's GOP chairman took to Twitter to seize on growing hesitation in the Queen City.

Hornets' Monk Fractures Right Thumb In Summer League Opener

Hornets' guard Malik Monk fractured his right thumb at the end of Charlotte's first summer league game Friday night, and will be re-evaluated in six-to-eight weeks.

Mozgov, Biyombo Swapped In Hornets-Magic-Bulls Trade

Timofey Mozgov has been traded for the second time this summer, dealt from Charlotte to Orlando in a three-team deal that also included Chicago.

Monk, Hornets Open Summer League With 88-87 Win Over Thunder

Malik Monk led the Hornets with 23 points, and scored 11 points in a row for the Hornets during one stretch of the first quarter.

Local Activists Are Split On Charlotte Playing Host To The 2020 RNC

A petition to ditch the bid for the 2020 Republican National Convention is growing, but local activists are torn in both directions.

Man Who Challenged Black Family’s Use Of Pool Loses Job

A white man who challenged a black family’s use of a gated pool in a North Carolina neighborhood has not only resigned from the homeowner’s association board — he’s also lost his job.

China Grove Man Dies After Strong Storms Bring Tree Down On Vehicle

A 78-year-old Rowan County man was killed when a tree fell on his truck during Friday's severe thunderstorms.

Tony Parker Headed To The Hornets After 17 Seasons With The Spurs

Tony Parker's time in San Antonio is over, after 17 seasons and four NBA championships.

Search Leads To Drug Bust In Burke County

An investigation in Burke County has led to the arrests of two suspects on multiple charges.

Crews Battling W. Charlotte Fire Work To Stay Hydrated In Summer Heat

Crews in west Charlotte were trying to stay cool due to hot outside temperatures Friday while fighting a two-alarm fire.

Woman Charged After CMPD Officer Injured In Motorcycle Crash

A woman is facing charges after a CMPD officer was injured in a crash on North Graham Street Friday morning.

Avett Brothers To Play Two Charlotte New Year's Eve Shows

The Avett Brothers will be at Bojangles Coliseum for shows on December 30th and December 31st.

Police Arrest 49-Year-Old Man Who Cut Off His Electronic Monitoring Device

UPDATE: Police officers have arrested 49-year-old Tony Monroe.

New Detective, New Push to Solve Local High School Student's Murder

CMPD says the first detective assigned to the case failed the victim, Shania Hammonds. Now, there's a new detective on the case, searching for answers. Hammond's mother is now hopeful there will be an arrest.

Salisbury Community Continues To Grieve After Firefighter's Death

A local community continues to mourn the death of a volunteer firefighter they say died doing what he loved.

Murder Victim's Mother Seeks Answers As New Detective Takes Over Daughter's Case

There's a new push to solve the murder of a high school senior in east Charlotte. CMPD says the first detective assigned to the case failed the victim, then 18-year-old Shania Hammonds.