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Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Deputy Fired After Being Arrested For Assault With A Deadly Weapon

A Mecklenburg County Sheriff's deputy was fired after being arrested early Wednesday morning.

Huntersville Police Officer Facing Disciplinary Action After Failing To Report Discharging Their Weapon In Birkdale Village

A Huntersville Police officer admitted to discharging their firearm accidentally in Birkdale Village during an unknown day in September which resulted in damage, a new release stated.

CMPD Makes Arrest After DNA Evidence Links Man To Nearly 30-Year-Old Sexual Assault Cold Case

A Charlotte man has been arrested after DNA evidence linked him to a sexual assault that occurred nearly 30 years ago.

Four Juveniles Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Crashes In Front Of Hopewell High School, Prompting Lockdown

Officials say Hopewell High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a suspect driving a stolen vehicle crashed in front of the school.

Pineville Police Arrested Four Suspects After Early Morning Car Break-Ins

The Pineville Police Department made four arrests around 3:30 a.m., Wednesday morning due to car break-ins at The Pines Apartment Complex, a release said.

CMPD Charges Suspect With Two South End Sexual Assaults, Credit Card Thefts

A man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly sexually assaulted two women in the South End area of Charlotte within the last week.

Convicted Felon Facing Drug, Gun Charges After Traffic Stop For Speeding Over 100 MPH

A convicted felon on probation is facing drug and gun charges after being stopped for driving over 100 miles-per-hour in Rowan County.

Carolina Panthers' QB Cam Newton And Bojangles' Feed 200 Men's Shelter Guests

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton partnered with Bojangles’ to serve a delicious hot meal to neighbors at the Men’s Shelter.

McCaffrey, Kuechly Named To Pro Bowl

Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Luke Kuechly have been selected for the 2020 Pro Bowl, the NFL announced Tuesday.

Rock Hill Police Announce Warrants Against Local Dog Trainer

Rock Hill Police have three warrants out for the arrest of a local dog trainer, who is now criminally accused of starving animals in her care. Investigators will charge Jessica Viscusie with three counts of ill treatment of animals.

Cyber Expert Weighs-In On Invasion Of Privacy Case Surrounding Photos Taken At Charlotte YMCA

It's an alarming story that many of you are talking about on social media

Sandy Parsons Accepts Plea Deal in Adoptive Daughter Erica's Death

Sandy Parsons will spend at least 33 years in prison for his role in the death of his adoptive daughter Erica. He took a plea deal on Tuesday, avoiding life in prison and the death penalty.

Major League Soccer Fans Celebrating Throughout The Queen City

MLS has officially named Charlotte as the 30th club. The team has already started season ticket deposits. The team also needs a name and color scheme before it hits the field in just 14 months.

Fatal Union County School Bus Accident Leaves One Dead, Multiple Injured

Union County School bus which had 43 students onboard was involved in a fatal accident that left a driver dead after a head-on collision on Tuesday afternoon, reports say.

City Leaders, David Tepper Welcome Major League Soccer

Panthers' owner David Tepper, MLS commissioner Don Garber and Charlotte mayor Vi Lyles graced the stage along with Heather O'Reilly, a former professional soccer player, to make the announcement of MLS coming to Charlotte in 2021.

Federal Marketplace Insurance Open Enrollment Period Extended Until 3 a.m. On December 18th

The opportunity to get access to health insurance through the federal marketplace has been extended. On Monday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that the HealthCare.gov 2020 enrollment period reopened and North Carolinians now have until 3 a.m. on Dec. 18 to sign up for health insurance coverage.