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2018 Statesville Shooting Suspects Plead Guilty

Police say two suspects charged in a 2018 shooting case have pleaded guilty.

Father Charged After 2-Year-Old Accidentally Shot Infant Sunday Morning

The father of a two-year-old child who accidentally shot a one-year-old Sunday morning has been charged.

Sooey! Pig Named Hamilton Bringing Hurricanes Playoff Luck

The Carolina Hurricanes have been rolling at home ever since their newly acquired grunter named Hamilton started hogging the corner.

NCDOT: Paving Work Will Reduce Lanes on I-277

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be milling and paving a 300-foot asphalt section of I-277, requiring lane closures Tuesday and Wednesday nights, May 14 and 15.

Carolina Insight: Share Charlotte

In this week's Carolina Insight, Share Charlotte tells us how our community, local businesses, corporations, foundations, groups and individuals, can support their vision for CLT 250.

Georgia Police Officer From Charlotte Killed By Robbery Suspect In Savannah

A robbery suspect fatally shot a police officer in the Georgia port city of Savannah and wounded the officer’s colleague before fleeing and being fatally shot by another officer during an ensuing search, authorities said Sunday.

Pilot with North Carolina Ties Arrested and Charged in Triple-Homicide

A pilot with North Carolina ties is accused of three murders. Police arrested Christian Richard Martin at the Louisville Airport on Saturday. We're told he lived in North Carolina and was scheduled to work on a flight to Charlotte before he was arrested.

Survivor of UNC Charlotte Shooting Walks in Graduation

Strength after tragedy. A survivor of the UNC Charlotte shooting walked across the graduation stage. Emily Houpt received her Bachelor's Degree in International Studies. It comes less than two weeks after the campus tragedy that killed two of her classmates.

Kicking It With Cam | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from the "Kicking It With Cam" Charity Kickball Tournament at Bank of America Stadium on Friday, May 10th.

Historic Neighborhood: We Are Fighting For Our Survival

Another neighborhood in the Charlotte area is fighting to survive gentrification.

Sheriff McFadden Announces Free Video Calls For Residents This Mother’s Day Weekend

For Mother’s Day weekend, all residents of the Mecklenburg County Detention Center will receive one free video call on Saturday and Sunday.

Civilian Employee With CMPD AC&C Charged With Embezzlement

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control civilian employee has been charged with embezzlement, according to CMPD.

Family Movie Night Returns To BB&T Ballpark On May 31st

Back by popular demand, on Friday, May 31st, BB&T Ballpark will welcome fans of all ages for the return of “Family Movie Night” presented by BHHS Carolinas Realty.

Ramp Closures To Affect I-85/U.S. 74 In Gaston County

The N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close two ramps on Wednesday, May 15 to inspect two flyover bridges that take U.S. 74 over I-85, just west of Gastonia.

Burke County Runaway Teen Found Safe

The Burke County Sheriff's Office says Zachariah Watts has been found and is safe.

UNC Charlotte Graduation Being Held Days After Fatal Shooting

The University of North Carolina Charlotte holds graduation ceremonies for nearly 5,000 students just 10 days after a gunman stormed a classroom and killed two people while wounding four others.

York County Cancels Boil Water Advisory For Lake Wylie Area

The Boil Water Advisory for York County Water and Sewer customers North of Concord Road on Hwy 274 in Lake Wylie has been rescinded.

Fighting Back Increasingly Part Of School Shooting Guidance

“In all honesty, I don’t know of another strategy,” said teacher Kelly Chavis, whose Rock Hill, South Carolina, school endorses a strategy known as Avoid, Deny, Defend. “What else would you do if you did not try to get away in a situation?”