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20-year-old woman killed during officer-involved shooting in north Charlotte

A woman is dead after an officer-involved shooting in north Charlotte.

High Country Prepares for Next Round of Snow, Freezing Temps

It's the calm after the storm. Roads have been plowed, driveways shoveled, and the Town of Boone quiet. But just a few hours ago it was a very different picture.

Family Speaks After Officer Shoots Woman Who Called 911

New details are emerging surrounding what led a Gastonia Police officer to shoot a woman in her home Tuesday afternoon.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to Close on Wednesday

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be closed for students on Wednesday, Feb. 18, because of the winter storm.

Alternative De-Icer Melts Ice and Fertilizes Lawn

For anyone putting down rock salt on the driveway, there is a "nicer de-icer" on the market that's actually good for your lawn when it thaws.

Duke Energy Urges People to Have Alternate Ice Plan

Ice threatens to break the life line to hundreds of thousands in Charlotte Monday night.

Winter Storm Delays Flights at Charlotte-Douglas

Crews have been busy at Charlotte-Douglas, de-icing runways and planes, trying to keep flights moving. Airlines are urging people to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

Winter Storm Brings Snow, Dangerous Conditions to High Country

The winter storm dumped mostly snow in the high country Monday night. Moderate to heavy snowfall began in the late afternoon in Boone, reaching about three to four inches of accumulation by 10:00pm.

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Gastonia Fire Dept Gives Tips for Heating Your Home

The Gastonia Fire Department put out a fire that started in the chimney of a home just before 9a.m. Sunday.

Teen Seriously injured After Being Hit by Car

A 15-year-old-boy visiting family in Statesville was hit by a car Saturday morning while riding on his skateboard.

13-year-old Charged After Van Goes Into Home

A 13-year-old boy has been charged after a police say he fled the scene of a hit-and-run into a home.

Two Arrested in University Attempted Robbery

Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department along with officers from the UNC Charlotte Police Department, have arrested and charged Victor Alexis Ignacio, 21, and Kevin Romero, 22, for their involvement in an attempted armed robbery.

Man Charged in November Homicide

Detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged Joseph Gerell Banks, 23, with the murder of Shakeem Ray Dickens.

Cementing the Future Through Coal Ash

Storing coal ash costs Duke Energy, and that cost is passed on in your bill. But coal ash could cement future growth in NC.

NC Mom Claims To Have $188M Powerball Ticket

A North Carolina women has come forward claiming she is one of the three winners in the $564 million Powerball jackpot, according to WECT in Wilmington.

McCrory remains opposed to unemployment board appeal changes

Some Senate Republicans appear to want another showdown with Governor Pat McCrory over a state board that hears final unemployment appeals and his appointments to the panel.