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WANTED: Shawn Cannon

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for cutting off his electronic monitoring device.

Panthers Shine In "All Or Nothing" Series

The Panthers hit the blue carpet for the premiere of All Or Nothing, an eight episode series documenting the 2018 season. The Amazon Prime Video series goes behind-the-scenes and inside the meeting…

City Moving Forward With 2020 RNC Despite Concerns

City leaders are moving forward with plans to host the Republican National Convention, despite calls from some to revoke the invitation. Council also passed a resolution condemning racist remarks from President Trump.

Jury Convicts Man Charged In 2016 Plaza Midwood Robbery, Shooting

A suspect accused of robbing and shooting two people in 2016 was convicted by a jury Monday and sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Lenoir Man Arrested After Shooting Monday Morning

Police have charged a man in connection to a shooting that happened Monday morning.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

AAA Carolinas Applauds NC for Passage of Law to Keep First Responders Safe

North Carolina legislators passed - and Governor Cooper has just signed – Senate Bill 29, an act to increase the penalties for a violation of the current Move Over law.

Police Identify Man Accused Of Shooting CATS Bus Driver Monday At Charlotte Transit Center

Officials say a CATS bus driver has been shot at the Charlotte Transit Center in what appears to be a domestic violence related shooting.

Dog Rescued From Burning Hickory Home

A Hickory area dog is safe after firefighters rescued the pooch Sunday afternoon from inside a burning home.

Closures Scheduled For I-77 Ramps, Collector Lanes

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews this week will temporarily close the exit ramp from I-77 North to the John Belk Freeway and Wilkinson Boulevard as part of a $12.8 million improvement of the interstate between exits 5 and 10.

Closures Happening On U.S. 74/Charlottetowne Ramps Due To Resurfacing

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be milling and resurfacing ramps where Charlottetowne Avenue meets Independence Boulevard this week, weather permitting.

Lincoln County Deputies Arrest Man Wanted On 17 Mecklenburg County Warrants

Deputies say a Charlotte man arrested for shoplifting on Saturday was also wanted on 17 warrants out of Mecklenburg County.

Two Killed, One Injured In Lincoln County Accident

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol says two people were killed and one was injured after an accident early Sunday morning.

"To Have & To Hold: Charlotte" Cast Members Juliana, Joshua, and Peter Join Rising

From financial stress to parenthood, marriage and friendships, "To Have and To Hold: Charlotte" follows the real-life challenges five local couples face. Cast members Julianna, Joshua, and Peter spent the morning with the Rising crew.

Man Accused Of Shooting Girlfriend Before Shooting Himself Charged After Being Released From Hospital

The man accused of shooting his girlfriend then shooting himself has been released from the hospital and is now facing serious charges.

Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade To Be Held Aug. 17-18th In Uptown Charlotte

Charlotte Pride, the local nonprofit organization which produces the annual Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade, has announced its 2019 recipients of its Champions of Pride Awards, as well as the grand marshals for this year’s Bank of America Charlotte Pride Parade.