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Lane Closures Continue On I-85 Project

As work continues on the Interstate 85 widening project, lane closures for the interstate are scheduled as bridge demolition work continues at Concord Lake Road and Main Street in Cabarrus County.

Atrium Health Enhances Security Measures To Ensure Safety For All

As the healthcare industry continues to increase its attention on security, Atrium Health is furthering its goal of ensuring the safety of each patient, teammate and visitor by implementing enhanced security measures across its system.

FBI, CMPD, CMS Launch #ThinkBeforeYouPost Campaign To Curb Hoax School Threats

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have launched a campaign to inform the public about the consequences of making school threats.

Former Panthers DE Charles Johnson Announces Retirement

Former Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson announced his retirement from the National Football League on Wednesday.

Man Arrested For East Charlotte Murder

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say they arrested a man for his involvement in an east Charlotte murder.

Hurricane Lane Now At Category 4 As It Heads Toward Hawaii

Hawaii residents rushed to stores to stock up on bottled water, ramen, toilet paper and other supplies as they faced the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and high surf as a hurricane churned toward the state.

North Carolina Will Keep Three Confederate Monuments At Capitol

A North Carolina historical commission decided Wednesday that three Confederate monuments will remain on the state Capitol grounds with newly added context about slavery and civil rights, weighing in less than two days after another rebel statue was torn down by protesters at the state’s flagship university.

Driver Charged In Fatal North Charlotte Collision That Killed Bicyclist

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a bicyclist in north Charlotte earlier this month.

One Dead After Wreck In York County

A person is dead after a wreck in York County early Wednesday morning.

Sabor Latin Street Grill To Open New Location In South End Next Month

The popular, authentic Sabor Latin Street Grill is opening another location in Charlotte.

Toppling of Silent Sam Statue Reignites Debate Over Confederate Monuments

The toppling of the Silent Sam statue at UNC Chapel Hill is re-igniting the debate over Confederate memorials. A 2015 state law prohibits removing monuments on public property.

911 Calls Reveal Moments Before, After Business Owner Shot Suspect

Newly released 911 calls reveal what a Charlotte business owner told a dispatcher before he shot and killed a suspected burglar.

Facebook Takes Down 652 Accounts Linked To Russia, Iran

Facebook has identified and banned more accounts engaged in misleading political behavior ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November.

Police Identify Four Arrested After Armed Robbery, Car Crash In University Area

Four men have been arrested after police say they robbed a man at gunpoint and led police on a vehicle pursuit that resulted in a crash early Tuesday.

East Charlotte Driver License Office to Close Tomorrow

The East Charlotte Driver License office, located at 6635 Executive Circle, will be closed tomorrow due to a broken HVAC unit.

July Hit And Run Victim Dies From Injuries

CMPD says the victim of a July 14th hit and run accident in west Charlotte has died from injuries.

Ex-Trump Lawyer Cohen Pleads Guilty In Hush-Money Scheme

Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and “fixer,” pleaded guilty Tuesday to campaign-finance violations and other charges, saying he and Trump arranged the payment of hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels and a former Playboy model to influence the election.

Ex-Trump Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort Guilty Of 8 Charges

Paul Manafort, the longtime political operative who for months led Donald Trump’s winning presidential campaign, was found guilty of eight financial crimes Tuesday in the first trial victory of the special counsel investigation into the president’s associates.