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New Battle for Control Over the I-77 Toll Lane Project

There's a new battle for control over the controversial I-77 toll lane project. Local lawmakers filed a bill on Monday that would give control of the contract to Governor Roy Cooper.

Two Sides Fight For CLT Council Support On ICE

Two sides of the immigration debate are fighting for city council support.

CMPD Releases 911 Calls, Identifies The Man And Officer Involved In Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting

A deadly officer-involved shooting at a Northwest Charlotte fast food restaurant, prompting protests on Monday.

Avenatti Charged With Trying To Extort Millions From Nike

Michael Avenatti, the pugnacious attorney best known for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, was arrested Monday on charges that included trying to shake down Nike for as much as $25 million by threatening the company with bad publicity.

Suspect Charged After Shooting Sunday At The Concord Mills AMC Movie Theater

Panic at Concord Mills after a gunman opened fire inside the movie theater. It all started as an argument over seating. One person is hurt. Police are still searching for the shooter.

Albemarle Bank Robbery Suspect Wanted By Police

Police are looking for a man they say robbed a bank late Monday afternoon.

Huntersville Mother Charged In Death Of Her 4-Year-Old Son

Huntersville Police have charged Lashonda Hudson, 36, with the murder of her 4-year-old son in October of 2018.

Suspect Wanted In Connection To Several Burke County Drive-By Shootings

The Burke County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person they say has been shooting at multiple homes and businesses throughout the eastern part of the county.

Rowan County Man Wanted For Child Sex Crimes Arrested

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office says a man wanted for sex crimes involving a minor has been arrested.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing Kannapolis Teen

A Silver Alert has been issued for 19-year-old Mollie Ann Bentley.

CMPD: Woman Charged In Northeast Charlotte Homicide, Victim Identified

CMPD says they are investigating a homicide that happened in northeast Charlotte.

39-Year-Old Charlotte Woman Still Missing After Her Car Was Found Near Lake Wylie

Authorities spent the day searching for 39-year-old Vatsla Watkins after her car was found at a marina on Lake Wylie Friday morning.

Monroe Man Charged With Fatally Shooting 71-Year-Old Roomate

Police in Monroe have charged a 29-year-old man for shooting and killing a 71-year-old man they say he lived with.

CLT250: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Keeps Up With County's Growth

With Mecklenburg County becoming one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S., it’s no surprise that our school district is growing exponentially as well. In this month’s CLT250 moment, we spoke with CMS leaders about what they’re doing to keep up with that growth.