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3 Suspects Now Charged In Deadly East Charlotte Shooting

CMPD has now charged three suspects in connection to the May 6th murder of 59-year-old Melvin Bell.

CMPD Arrests Women Accused Of Leaving Toddlers In Car While Committing Crime Inside Charlotte Mall

CMPD says the two women wanted for allegedly leaving two children in a car outside Northlake Mall while committing crimes inside have been arrested.

Dispute Over Designer Belt Leads To Shooting In Southwest Charlotte

Police say a shooting late Sunday night in the Steele Creek area was the result of an ongoing dispute over a designer belt.

Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Gaston County

Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement say a raccoon killed by a family cat on Sunday has tested positive for rabies.

Exit 11B In Uptown Will Close For 2 Months Starting Thursday, October 3rd

Beginning on Thursday, October 3, the exit ramp from southbound I-77 to westbound I-277 Brookshire Freeway (11B) will close for approximately two months as crews construct a new noise wall adjacent to the ramp.

Juvenile Charged With Shooting Rock Hill Teen Outside Fort Mill Apartment Complex

Fort Mill Police have charged a 16-year-old suspect in connection to a Wednesday night shooting that left another teen injured.

Uber Rides, Sex Abuse Are Subjects Of New NC Laws

New North Carolina laws taking effect in October are designed to keep Uber and Lyft passengers safe, protect girls from sexual abuse and help people enter state-regulated trades.

Guatemalan Man Living In The U.S. Illegally Has Been Sentenced On Child Porn Charges

A 31-year-old man from Guatemala has been sentenced to roughly eight years in prison on child pornography charges.

Statesville Breaking And Entering Suspect Arrested After Homeowner Detains Him At Gunpoint

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after authorities say he broke into a Statesville residence and the homeowner held him at gunpoint until deputies arrived.

DisposeRx Releases Statement After CEO Critically Wounded In Uptown Charlotte Shooting

A 16-year-old has been charged with attempted murder for a shooting in Uptown Charlotte that critically injured the CEO of a company created to help fight the war on opioids.

Confirmed Case Of MRSA Reported At Union County School

Officials say a confirmed case of MRSA has been reported at Union Elementary School.

Panthers QB Kyle Allen To Make 3rd Straight Start

After two straight wins, the Kyle Allen show will continue in Carolina. "Well, I think if we're going forward right now, Kyle is going to start."…

Enter For A Chance To Win A Vacation At Dale Jr.'s Lake House

Do you wan to hang out at Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s lake house at Lake Norman? Well, the Dale Jr. Foundation is holding the Vacation at Dale Jr.'s Raffle, and one lucky winner will get the opportunity of a lifetime!

CVS Stops Sale Of Heartburn Drugs With Suspect Contaminant

CVS has halted sales of popular heartburn treatment Zantac and its generic store brand after warnings by U.S. health regulators.

Log Truck Causes Wreck With School Bus, 2 Other Vehicles

Authorities say a log truck caused a wreck involving a stopped school bus and two other vehicles in South Carolina.

Duke Energy Seeks 6% Rate Hike For Customers In Western NC

About 2 million Duke Energy customers in central and western North Carolina would face an average 6% rate increase if state regulators approve the country's largest electric company's request.

Chaos In Uptown: Officials Investigating 3-Alarm Fire And A Shooting

Firefighters battle a fire in a high-rise. At the same time, police swarm after a man is shot in front of a nearby hotel. An innocent bystander got shot after a fight at the Epicentre.

I-277 Improvements Continue This Week With Ramp, Lane Closures

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews have scheduled several closures this week as part of a $16.3 million project to improve the roadway and 22 bridges along I-277.