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Major League Soccer Coming To Charlotte?

Charlotte is one step closer to becoming a Major League Soccer city after agreeing to a five-year deal to host International Champions Cup matches at Bank of America Stadium. Panthers team president Tom…

Controversial Fort Mill Gas Station Clears Another Hurdle

The fight to stop a gas station near an elementary school in Fort Mill may be heading to court. The town zoning board denied an appeal to the project by a close 4 to 3 vote. Parents say they're not happy with the result.

Neighbors Are Fed Up With Condition Of Gaston County Cemetery

Missing headstones, overgrown grass and a lot of trash piled up. Neighbors just want someone to take responsibility for Morningside Cemetery.

Matthews Police Issue Warning After Kitten Tests Positive For Rabies

Matthews Police have issued a warning to residents after a 6-month-old kitten reportedly bit two people, and then tested positive for rabies.

Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Gaston County, 2nd Confirmed Case Of 2019

Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement officials say a second case of rabies has been confirmed in the county for 2019.

Donlya Kelly Arrested By CMPD

CMPD says Donlya Kelly has been taken into custody.

CMPD Receives Civic Imagination Award

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department received the 2019 L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award Tuesday from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

CMS: Drugs Found On High School Campus During Tuesday's Safety Screening

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says no weapons were found during Tuesday's safety screening at North Mecklenburg High School, but drugs were confiscated.

Lancaster County Traffic Stop Leads To 3 Arrests On Stolen Property, Drug Charges

Deputies say three suspects were arrested Monday night on charges related to stolen property and drugs.

NCDOT To Close Ramp At I-85/I-485 Interchange Tuesday Night In NE Mecklenburg County

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will temporarily close access from Interstate 85 to the I-485 Inner Loop (exit 48) at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, weather permitting.

CMPD Charges 3 Suspects In Connection To 2 Armed Robberies

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged three suspects accused of committing two armed robberies on Monday.

Man Dies After Co-Worker Accidentally Hits Him With Vehicle At Concord Asphalt Company

Police say a man died after a co-worker accidentally hit him with a vehicle at a Concord asphalt company.

Traffic Stop Leads Catawba County Deputies To Finding More Than $15K In Stolen Equipment

Deputies say they recovered more than $15,000 worth of stolen equipment during a traffic stop in Catawba County.

Gov. Cooper Signs "Death By Distribution" Bill Into Law

On July 8, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law "Death by Distribution" (H474). Representative Arp, a primary sponsor, said, "This new law will ensure that anyone who is working against us by selling opioids and lethal drugs that kill vulnerable people will be held accountable for their actions."