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Charlotte Douglas Extends Airline Lease For One Year

Charlotte Douglas extends airline leases for one year so negotiations can continue

Charlotte Douglas is extending its lease agreement with the airlines that use the airport for up to a year. The current agreement ends on June 30th.

Family and friends hold balloon release for murdered Rock Hill teenager

Family and friends are remembering a murdered Rock Hill teenager. They held a balloon release and shared memories Friday night of 19-year-old Camariya Tidwell.

Teenager shot inside Walmart in northwest Charlotte

We now know a teenager ended up being shot inside a Walmart in northwest Charlotte. We brought you this as breaking news Thursday night.

Police investigating double shooting in southwest Charlotte that sent two people to the hospital with life-threatening injuries

We are working to learn more about a double shooting in southwest Charlotte. The shooting happened on Pressley Road, near Billy Graham Parkway just before six Friday morning.

Police track NoDa murder suspect down in Alabama

An arrest in the deadly shooting of a woman in NoDa.

New details emerge in timeline leading up to Kyle Busch's sudden death

We're learning more about the timeline leading up to Kyle Busch's sudden death as the NASCAR community prepares for one of the biggest races of the year.

Concord, Kannapolis update mandatory water restrictions

Concord and Kannapolis have made a change to their mandatory water restrictions currently in place.

Knothole Foundation Mental Health Clinic

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Knothole foundation is hosting a free Mental Health Awareness clinic for baseball and softball players ages 6-12 on May 23.

Aaa: 45 Million People Expected To Travel Holiday Weekend

AAA: Gas prices will impact how far people travel this Memorial Day weekend

We are in the peak travel time for Memorial Day weekend. 45 million Americans will be traveling the next four days, despite higher gas prices and airfare.

School Bus Drivers Compete In "bus Roadeo"

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hosts annual "School Bus Roadeo"

Some of the best bus drivers in our region navigated a road course with some challenges to test their safety skills. They were tested on things like parallel parking, making tight right turns and passing through narrow streets.

Bear Spotted In Highland Creek Neighborhood

Black bear spotted in Charlotte's Highland Creek neighborhood

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says a person who lives in the Highland Creek neighborhood says they spotted the bear Wednesday night, eating from a bird feeder.

Wegmans Sets Date For Opening Of First Charlotte Store

Wegmans reveals opening date for first Charlotte location

We now know when the first Wegmans location in Charlotte will open. The 11,000 square foot store is under construction on North Community House Road in Ballantyne.

2 local teen girls help save woman after seeing her car smoking and catch fire

Mandi Tarr and Joella Meadows were driving on Unionville-Indian Trail Road on April 30th when they noticed smoke coming from the car in front of them. T

Person Dies After Being Hit In Wreck Involving Cmpd Cruiser

One person dies after wreck involving CMPD cruiser

One of four people who were hurt in a crash involving a CMPD cruiser in south Charlotte has died.

Memorial on Friday for teen shot, killed inside her Rock Hill home

Family members will gather Friday to remember a murdered Rock Hill teen. 19-year-old Camariya Tidwell died after police say Sean Hubbard shot her inside her home.

28-year-old man charged in murder of 16-year-old in Charlotte

An arrest in the murder of a 16-year-old in north Charlotte. Police tracked down the suspect, 28-year-old Taquawn Lewis, Thursday.

Woman shot, killed in NoDa early Thursday morning, police investigating

No arrests yet in a deadly shooting in NoDa, but we do know the victim's name. Police were called to North Davidson Street near East 35th Street, just after two Thursday morning.