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CMS Announces Adjustments For May 16 Optional Teacher Workday

May 16 has been designated as an optional teacher workday for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Panthers Sign RB C.J. Anderson To One-Year Contract

The Panthers have signed free agent running back C.J. Anderson to a one-year contract. Anderson, who spent five seasons with the Broncos before being released in April, could serve as a strong complement to 2017 first-round pick Christian McCaffrey.

Melania Trump Launches ‘BE BEST’ Awareness Campaign For Kids

Melania Trump on Monday gave her multipronged effort to promote the well-being of children a minimalist new motto: “BE BEST.”

Homicide Investigation Underway After Shooting In Northwest Charlotte

Police are investigating a a homicide after one man was shot in northwest Charlotte.

Passenger Cited After Officials Find Gun At Charlotte Douglas TSA Checkpoint

A North Carolina man was issued a citation after TSA officers spotted a loaded handgun inside his carry-on Monday morning.

Police Searching For Suspects Accused Of Shooting At Officers In Shelby

Police say they are searching for the suspects accused of shooting at officers in Shelby.

501st Legion Members Help Patients At Hemby Children's Hospital Celebrate 'National Star Wars Day'

May the Fourth Be With You!

Paddle For Purpose Event Supports Several Charities

People paddled for purpose at Lake Norman Saturday.

Jason Day Wins Wells Fargo Championship

Austrian golfer Jason Day wins the Wells Fargo Championship.

#Trending: Kevin Harvick Wins Dover, MotoGP Rider's Viral Dance & 'The Other Cavaliers'

Kevin Harvick won in Dover, the winner of the Spanish GP celebrated with the 'Backpack Kid' dance & SNL's 'The Other Cavs' skit!

UNC Charlotte Classmates & Sorority Sisters Hold Vigil for Polly Rogers

An emotional evening for family and friends of a UNC Charlotte sophomore who died after falling out of a party bus. Members of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority held a vigil for 20-year-old Polly Rogers. Many are still in shock after what was supposed to be a fun night turned tragic.

Sister Of Man Killed In 2011 Police Encounter Says CMPD Used Excessive Force During Traffic Stop

The sister of a man killed an encounter with CMPD says police used excessive force against her during a traffic stop.

F.B.I Says 138 Killed In Active Shootings Incidents In 2017

The Federal Bureau of Investigation says there were more active shooters and more people killed in those shootings last year than any year since the agency started collecting the data.

Miami Police Officer Suspended After Video Shows Him Kick Suspect In Head

A Miami police officer has been suspended after a video posted on Facebook shows a surrendering car theft suspect being kicked in the head.

Clean Up Continues After Train Derailment In Fort Mill

Norfolk Southern is still working around the clock to clean up following a 16 car train derailment in Fort Mill Friday.

Local High School Students Make Prom Promise Not To Drink And Drive

Students are pledging to not drink on prom night after a mock drunk driving crash at Butler High School Friday afternoon.

Indiana Police Officer Fatally Shot; Suspect Still At Large

A police officer was shot to death Friday evening at a western Indiana apartment complex, and officers surrounded a building where they believe a suspect remains barricaded.

Judge Poses Pointed Questions On Manafort Charges At Hearing

A federal judge on Friday asked pointed questions about special counsel Robert Mueller’s authority to bring charges against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and suggested that prosecutors’ true motive is getting Manafort to “sing” against the president.