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Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 16th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from October 16th.

Gastonia Police Arrest Lincoln County Man Who Attempted To Rob, Kidnap Girlfriend

Gastonia Police have arrested the man who kidnapped a Lincoln County woman and forced her to attempt to withdraw money from a bank on Sept. 25.

Police Investigating Deadly Wreck In Northwest Charlotte

One person is dead as a result of a crash that happened in northwest Charlotte early Wednesday.

Polio-Like Disease Affecting Children Spreads Across the Country, with Confirmed Cases in Carolinas

MEDICAL MYSTERY: A rare polio-like disease affecting children is spreading across the country. There are 62 confirmed cases so far of Acute Flaccid Myelitis in 22 states, including North and South Carolina.

Frustrated Riders Packing Into Buses, As Crews Work To Fix The Lynx Blue Line

Falling trees caused by Tropical Storm Michael damaged overhead wires last week. Charlotte Area Transit says the light rail won't be back to full service for more than a week.

$4.5 Million Tax Dollars Released For CMS Security Updates

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is one step closer toward revamping school security.

Wanted By CMPD: Zachary Paul Toth

CMPD is looking for Zachary Paul Toth, 26, who is wanted on several charges.

Mega Millions Jackpot Now $667M, 3rd Largest In US History

The Mega Millions prize was already giant, but now it’s even bigger.

CMS Continues To Tighten School Security

Dr. Clayton Wilcox, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, on Oct. 16 presented his plan to use $4.5 million from Mecklenburg County to strengthen school security.

Former Carolina Panthers' Receiver Rae Carruth To Be Released From Prison On October 22nd

Former Carolina Panthers' wide receiver Rae Carruth will be released from prison on Monday, October 22nd after spending nearly 17 years behind bars for hiring a hitman to kill his pregnant girlfriend in 1999.

One Person Shot In Parking Lot Of Habitat For Humanity ReStore In Southeast Charlotte

One person was seriously injured in a shooting in the parking lot of the Habitat For Humanity ReStore on North Wendover Road in southeast Charlotte.

Changes To LYNX Connector Bus Bridge Go Into Effect October 16th

The LYNX Blue Line light rail is currently operating modified service due to the extensive damage to the overhead catenary system (OCS) caused by Hurricane Michael.