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Panthers Cam Newton And Kia Proctor Welcome Fourth Child

Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers and Kia Proctor are celebrating the birth of their fourth child.

NASCAR Hall Of Fame Comments On Hundreds Of Birds Injured And Killed After Flying Into Side Of Uptown Building

There might be changes to the NASCAR Hall of Fame after what experts are calling a very unusual incident. Hundreds of birds were injured or killed after flying into the side of the building Tuesday night.

TreesCharlotte, Coca-Caola Consolidated Partner To Donate 400 Trees To West Charlotte Residents

TreesCharlotte and Coca-Cola Consolidated are partnering to donate 400 trees that will be available to west Charlotte residents for free on October 26th, 2019.

Homicides Up 92.9% In 2019 As Compared To 2018, According To Newly Released CMPD Crime Stats

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released the third quarter crime statistics report on Wednesday, which showed a 5.3% increase in overall crime compared to 2018 and an 11.3% increase in violent crimes.

Late 2019 Opening Expected For New AC Hotel Charlotte SouthPark

AC Hotels by Marriott has announced the expected opening of a second hotel in the SouthPark area of Charlotte, in late 2019.

West Charlotte Intersection Gets New Innovative Traffic Pattern Starting Friday

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be shifting traffic on Friday morning to a new pattern at N.C. 16 and Mount Holly-Huntersville Road in west Charlotte.

Town Of Matthews Expands Ban On Harmful Sealants

The Matthews Board of Commissioners recently voted to expand the townwide ban on coal tar sealants.

World's Largest Earthquake Drill To Be Held Thursday Morning

More than 2.3 million people, including more than 350,000 school children in grades K-12, will participate in the Great Southeast Shakeout on Thursday morning.

Welfare Check Leads To Man Found Decomposing In Lincoln County Residence

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was found dead inside his residence earlier this week.

Teen Reported Missing In Chesterfield County

Authorities are looking for a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing Tuesday in Pageland.

GM And Union Reach Tentative Deal That Could End Strike

Bargainers for General Motors and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative contract deal on Wednesday that could end a monthlong strike that brought the company’s U.S. factories to a standstill.

Chester County Detention Officer Accused Of Having Sex With Inmate

An officer at the Chester County Detention Center is facing charges after authorities say he had sexual relations with an inmate.

Motorcyclist Dies After Colliding With Two Vehicles In Southwest Charlotte

The CMPD is investigating after a motorcyclist was killed following a collision in southwest Charlotte Tuesday night.

Local Leaders Divided Over Proposed Sales Tax Hike

Early voting begins Wednesday, and people will decide if they want to raise the sales tax in Mecklenburg county to 7.5 percent, the highest level allowable under state law.