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Contractor Hits Live Wire During Demolition, Sparking Fire Near CPCC Campus In Uptown Charlotte

The Charlotte Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire at Memorial Stadium near the CPCC campus in Uptown Charlotte.

Suspect Charged In Verbal Altercation That Turned Deadly Outside A South End Bojangles

Police say 22-year-old Demetrius Shivers-Adams has been charged with the October 21st murder of Ronnie Franklin.

NC House, Senate Pass S199: "Huge Step Forward For Women's Rights"

Women in North Carolina can now revoke consent. Senator Jeff Jackson, who has sponsored legislation for four years to close the loophole, calls Thursday's vote a "huge step forward for women's rights."

KASHIYAMA the Smart Tailor: Quick And Affordable Custom Tailored Suits

We all know custom tailored suits can be expensive but KASHIYAMA is able to design and create suits for as little as $300 and have it shipped to your home within two weeks.

Two Men And A Truck Holds First 'Movers For Mutts' Collection Drive Benefiting Halfway There Rescue

This fall, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Charlotte ran its first annual Movers for Mutts® campaign, a collection drive created to provide essential pet-care items to a local animal foster group, Halfway There Rescue.

Tornado Watch Issued For Several Counties Throughout The WCCB Viewing Area Until 11PM

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for several counties throughout the WCCB viewing area on Halloween night.

Local JDRF Chapter To Light Wells Fargo’s Duke Energy Center For World Diabetes Day And National Diabetes Awareness Month

JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, invites the Charlotte community to join in celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month (NDAM) this November by raising awareness of the urgent need to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

Homegrown Charlotte Data Analytics Company Announces 200 Jobs And Multimillion-Dollar Expansion

The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County announced Thursday that Stratifyd, a technology start-up founded in Charlotte in 2015, will expand its presence in the city by adding at least 200 jobs to its current workforce and moving to a new 30,000-square-foot office located within an opportunity zone in the FreeMoreWest neighborhood.

CMPD Asking For Help Identifying South Charlotte Armed Robbery Suspect

The CMPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for two armed robberies at a south Charlotte shopping center.

House Approves Rules For Trump Impeachment

A sharply divided House has approved the rules for its impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.

Don't Let The Rain Spoil Your Halloween Fun. Check Out These Indoor Alternatives!

With rain and thunderstorms making the prospect of trick-or-treating more of a trick than a treat, check out these indoor alternatives for you and your child's Halloween fun!

Inmate Found Stabbed To Death At Alexander Correctional Institution

Officials say an inmate has died after being stabbed during an altercation with another inmate at the Alexander Correctional Institution Wednesday night.

Three Arrests Made As Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Conducts Sex Offender Verification Called "Operation Watchdog 2019"

Three arrests were made during Operation Watchdog 2019 as law enforcement worked to verify the addresses of 944 registered sex offenders in Mecklenburg County.

Novant Healthy Headlines: Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Here today to give us more information on this important topic is Dr. Stuart Garner, a Novant Health pulmonologist.

Hornets Rally From 14 Down To Beat Winless Kings 118-111

P. J. Washington scored 23 points to lead seven Charlotte players in double figures and the Hornets rallied from 14 down to beat the winless Sacramento Kings 118-111 on Wednesday night.

Lawmaker: NCDOT Will Impose $30,000/day Fine on Toll Lane Operator Cintra

$30,000 a day. That's the fine Cintra faces for not finishing the I-77 toll lanes by Thursday's deadline. State Senator Natasha Marcus says NCDOT will not give the company another extension.

Communities Get Creative as Rain Threatens Halloween Festivities

There hasn't been rain on Halloween in the Charlotte area since 2014, but with rain in the forecast, communities are debating moving Trick-or-Treat festivities to Friday. Some towns in the surrounding area are making plans to move their annual festivals.

Freebies Are The Key Hook In New 'Streaming Wars'

Apple, Disney and AT&T’s WarnerMedia want to jump-start their challenges to Netflix by offering freebies and deep discounts on emerging streaming plans.