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Judah & The Lion At Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre | PHOTOS

Judah & The Lion with Flora Cash played the Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre on Thursday, August 22nd

Lancaster County Man Charged After Attempting To Rob Pharmacy With A Knife For Percocets

A Lancaster County man has been charged after authorities say he attempted to rob a local pharmacy with a knife.

District Attorney Asks SBI To Investigate Future CMPD Officer-Involved Shootings

Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather III says he wants the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to investigate all officer-involved shootings moving forward.

17-Year-Old Driver Charged Following Death Of Mooresville High Student Athlete In Traffic Accident

Authorities say a 17-year-old Mooresville High School student has been charged after his classmate died, as the result of a traffic accident on campus.

"They're Scared, Too": Private Pond Owners Struggle to Get Water Tested for Toxic Algae

Toxic algae test results are expected back next week for 13 of Mecklenburg County's public ponds. And now that people are on alert, they're finding out how hard it is to get their own private ponds tested for the poisonous blue-green algae.

We're Getting A Look Into Planning For 2020 RNC

We are one year away from the Republican National Convention in the Queen City. Charlotte's top cop says they're ahead of the game.

Meck County Sheriff's Office To Provide Security Checks At CMS Campuses

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office says they will be providing security checks at all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools beginning Monday, August 26th.

WANTED BY CMPD: Zaire Witherspoon

A 19-year-old suspect is wanted by CMPD after they say he allowed his court ordered electronic monitor to die.

WANTED BY CMPD: Kiyara Aliyah Stevens

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are trying to locate a wanted suspect, 16-year-old Kiyara Stevens.

President Trump To Hold "Big Rally" In North Carolina For 9th District Candidate Dan Bishop

With early voting in the North Carolina 9th Congressional District race underway, President Donald Trump announced Thursday night on Twitter that he will hold an upcoming rally for Republican candidate Dan Bishop.

SBI Charges Suspect With Breaking Into Multiple Law Enforcement Vehicles

The NC State Bureau of Investigation has charged a 21-year-old man with breaking into several law enforcement vehicles between July 29th and August 4th.

SC Attorney General Joins Coalition To Fight Against Illegal Robocalls

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a bipartisan, public/private coalition of 51 attorneys general and 12 phone companies with the goal of fighting illegal robocalls.

Hornets Venom GT Unveils New Home Court Design

Hornets Venom GT, the NBA 2K League team that will debut in 2020, has unveiled the design of the team’s home court.

Tiff's Treats Grand Opening Supports Sweet Cause In Mecklenburg County

During the grand opening of their first Charlotte-area store, Tiff's Treats will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Mecklenburg County Special Olympics.

Tax Refund Measure Advanced By North Carolina Senate Panel

A Republican proposal to give millions of North Carolina taxpayers refunds from a larger-than-anticipated revenue surplus is advancing in the state Senate.

Carowinds Closes New Coaster After Injury

An amusement park located in both North and South Carolina has closed its newest roller coaster after someone suffered a thumb injury.

Man Charged With Kidnapping, Assaulting Woman In Burke County

A man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and assaulting a woman in Burke County.

Cornelius Advisory Board Hears Feedback on Possible Town-Run Charter Schools

Debate is heating up again over possible town-run charter schools in suburban Mecklenburg County towns. An advisory board in Cornelius heard from parents and teachers.