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Charlotte Checkers Release 2019-2020 Schedule

The Calder Cup champion Charlotte Checkers will start defending their title on October 5, 2019, according to their 2019-2020 schedule released Wednesday afternoon.

Suspect Charged With Robbing Man At Gunpoint In Southeast Charlotte

Detectives have charged a man they say robbed a person at gunpoint in southeast Charlotte on Monday.

Man Convicted Of Involuntary Manslaughter In 2017 Death Of Burke County Firefighter

A Morganton man accused of hitting and killing a Burke County firefighter in October of 2017 was convicted of involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday.

Hickory Man Arrested Following Alleged Crime Spree

Hickory Police say they arrested a man for committing a crime spree on July 9th.

Board Of Education Approves Hiring Of New Principal, Vice Principal At Lincolnton High School

The Lincoln County Board of Education has approved the hiring of a new principal after former principal Tony Worley resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Body Found In South Fork Catawba River After Reports Of Abandoned Boat

A man's body has been recovered from the South Fork Catawba River in Belmont.

Man Wanted For Salisbury Waffle House Shooting Turns Himself In

Police say a the man wanted for a shooting at a Salisbury Waffle House last month has turned himself in.

Hurricanes Name Ryan Warsofsky As Checkers Head Coach

The Carolina Hurricanes today announced that they have promoted Ryan Warsofsky to be head coach of the Charlotte Checkers. Warsofsky, who spent last season as an assistant coach on the Checkers’ Calder Cup championship team, becomes the fifth head coach in the team’s 10-season AHL history.

Missing 57-Year-Old Statesville Man Found Safe

Police say a Statesville man missing since Friday, July 5th, has been found safe.

Moira Quinn: Food Trucks, Queen's Feast and Soccer

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Food trucks, soccer and restaurant week. Moira Quinn with Charlotte Center City Partners, has the top events you need to mark down! Futbol Food Truck Friday Friday, July 12 5-10…

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.