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Freebies Are The Key Hook In New 'Streaming Wars'

Apple, Disney and AT&T’s WarnerMedia want to jump-start their challenges to Netflix by offering freebies and deep discounts on emerging streaming plans.

Lower Level Traffic Shift Set At CLT Airport, Ride-App Pick Up Moving to New Location

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is making a final traffic shift on the lower level roadway this week and relocating ride-app service pick up to a larger area.

Gaston County Lane Closures On I-85 Scheduled For Sunday Morning

A scheduled bridge inspection will require lane closures on I-85 South under Belmont - Mount Holly Road, weather permitting.

Twitter Bans All Political Advertisements

Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages.

CMPD: Same Person(s) May Be Responsible For 2 North Charlotte Home Invasions, Sexual Assaults

CMPD detectives are searching for the person or persons who may be responsible for breaking into two north Charlotte homes and sexually assaulting the women inside.

CMPD Charges 3 Juveniles In Connection To North Charlotte Armed Robbery

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says two 15-year-olds and a 14-year-old have been charged in connection to an armed robbery early Tuesday morning.

WANTED BY CMPD: Richard Lee Heggins

Police are trying to find Richard Lee Heggins who is accused of multiple crimes, including cutting off his electronic monitor.

Vehicle Bursts Into Flames After Crashing Into Concord Antique Restoration Shop

An antique furniture and restoration shop was heavily damaged Wednesday morning after a vehicle crashed into the building and burst into flames.

First Arrest Made After Lincoln County Grand Jury Indicts 10 People On Drug Charges

On Monday, a Lincoln County Grand Jury indicted 10 people on drug charges and on Tuesday deputies arrested the first of those 10 individuals.

MCSO Says Over 70 Arrested In Multi-Agency Warrant Operation In Charlotte

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, along with several other local law enforcement agencies, began Operation "Pumpkin Patch," a multi-agency warrant operation in Charlotte on Tuesday.

Man Charged With Murder After Deadly I-85 Hit And Run Incident

CMPD has charged a suspect in connection to a deadly hit and run incident that occurred early Friday morning on October 4th.

Police Arrest Wanted Suspect, Tommy Chambers

Tommy Chambers is wanted for Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

Funeral Arrangements Set For Former US Sen. Kay Hagan Of North Carolina

A service to remember former North Carolina U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan will be held this weekend in the city where she lived for decades.

Will NCDOT Fine Cintra $10,000 A Day for Missing Toll Lane Deadline?

Thursday, Spanish-firm Cintra will miss a second deadline to finish the controversial I-77 toll lane project. We’re asking NCDOT if it will enforce a $10,000 a day fine against the company.

Butler HS Students, Staff Mark 1 Year Anniversary Of Deadly Shooting By Honoring Victim

On Tuesday, students honored Bobby McKeithen's memory by wearing orange ribbons and spreading words of kindness throughout the same halls where he was shot by a fellow classmate one year ago.

Two People Found Shot In NW Charlotte

Police are investigating after two people were found shot within half a mile of one another Tuesday evening in northwest Charlotte.

Carolina Panthers' Kyle Allen Named Starter For Upcoming Game Against Tennessee Titans

Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera says quarterback Kyle Allen will start this week against the Tennessee Titans.

Sony Shutting Down Online-Cable Service PlayStation Vue

Sony is shutting down its pioneering online-cable alternative, PlayStation Vue, citing the high cost of content and the difficulty of reaching deals with networks.