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CMPD Investigating After North Charlotte Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured

The CMPD is investigating after a shooting left one person dead and another injured in north Charlotte on Sunday morning.

NASCAR: Noose Found In Bubba Wallace Garage At Alabama Race

NASCAR has launched an investigation after a noose was found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver in the elite Cup Series who just two weeks ago successfully pushed the stock car series to ban the Confederate flag at its venues.

Cooper Vetoes 2nd Reopen Bill, This One For N.C. Gyms, Bars

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday vetoed another attempt by Republican legislators to accelerate the speed in which North Carolina commerce is being restored through his COVID-19 executive order.

Governor Cooper Deciding Whether To Move NC Into Phase 3 Reopening

Phase 2 is set to expire Friday as Coronavirus cases continue to spike

POLITICAL WRAP: Confederate Monument Controversy

President Trump is speaking out about the removal of monuments. It comes as Governor Roy Cooper orders the removal of Confederate monuments in Raleigh, citing public safety concerns.

Chester Council To Discuss Whether To Fire Officers Involved In Deadly Shooting

Mayor Wanda Stringfellow says officers should be fired following shooting death of Ariane McCree

CMPD Says Missing 72-Year-Old Woman With Cognitive Issues Found Safe

The CMPD says Cynthia Reed was located safe at the Charlotte Transportation Center.

Charlotte Black Owned Instagram Account Gains Large Following

People in Charlotte are finding new ways to show support for their community as they take a stand against racial inequality.

Governor Cooper Orders Removal Of Confederate Monuments From North Carolina Capitol Grounds

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered the removal of all Confederate monuments from the Capitol grounds, in order to protect public safety.

Raleigh Protesters Hang Confederate Statue From Post

Protesters in North Carolina’s capital pulled down parts of a Confederate monument Friday night and hanged one of the toppled statues from a light post.

Nascar Has New Rules, New Feuds, And More Fans At Talladega

NASCAR’s return to racing shifts to Talladega Superspeedway, with new rules in place after Ryan Newman’s frightful crash in the season-opening Daytona 500.

Father Charged With Murder After 2-Year-Old Dies In Lincoln County

A Lincoln County man has been charged for the death of his two-year-old son, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Clemson Sees 23 Football Players Test Positive For COVID-19

Clemson said 23 football players have tested positive for coronavirus since returning to campus this month.

CMPD Under Temporary Restraining Order That Curbs Dept.'s Use Of Chemical Agents

A judge issuing that order Friday, following a lawsuit from civil rights advocates, journalists, and protesters. Also Friday, we are getting our first look at the State Bureau of Investigation's review of CMPD's Fourth Street incident. The SBI's report doesn't clearly condemn or exonerate the department.

Elekerza Thompson Attempted First Degree Murder Communicating Threats Display Weapon Occupied Property Serious Bodily Injury

Man Charged With Attempted First Degree Murder After Huntersville Shooting

According to Huntersville Police, a 60-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting incident that took place on Holbrooks Road, near Waymer Park, early Wednesday morning.

Vulnerable US Latino Communities Hard Hit By COVID-19

A Hispanic immigrant working at a fast-food restaurant in North Carolina is rushed to the hospital after she contracts COVID-19. A sickened Honduran woman in Baltimore with no health insurance or immigration status avoids the doctor for two weeks and finally takes a cab to the hospital and ends up on oxygen.