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Cherie Berry, The 'Elevator Lady,' Won't Seek Re-Election

Five-term incumbent Commissioner of Labor Cherie K. Berry announced today that she would not seek a sixth term in 2020.

NC Bill Would Create Registry for Animal Abusers

State leaders are pushing for a registry for convicted animal abusers in North Carolina. The bill making it's way through the state legislature would set up an online database of offenders similar to the sex offender registry.

Limited Amount Of Hunt's Tomato Paste Recalled Due To Possible Mold Presence

A limited amount of Hunt's Tomato Paste No Salt Added six ounce cans are being recalled due to the possible presence of mold.

MUST WATCH: Video Shows Charlotte Jewelry Store Owner Fighting Off Armed Robber

Video shows two masked men walking into Sandro Barreto's Jewelry & Repair store on South Boulevard.

Cleveland County Murder Suspect Arrested

Shelby Police say the man wanted for killing Tyrand Hopper on March 30th has been arrested.

Wanted By CMPD: Adam Socrates Reed

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is trying to locate 20-year-old Adam Reed.

Man Wanted For Armed Robbery At Charlotte Area Domino's

CMPD is trying to identify the man they say robbed a Domino's in east Charlotte on Tuesday.

Police: Domino's Delivery Driver Confesses To Lying About Reported Armed Robbery

A Domino's Pizza delivery driver who claimed he was the victim of an armed robbery in March is now facing several charges.

From Medications To Toys, It's Time To Spring Clean Pets

Spring has sprung for many and it’s time to air out the house, toss the closets and start plotting the yard work. For pet owners, it’s also the perfect time to take an accounting of furry and feathered loved ones.

Dazed And Confused: States Push For Legal Clarity On CBD

CBD oil-infused gummy bears, lattes and other food, drinks and dietary supplements are selling quickly even though the U.S. government says they’re illegal and local authorities have forced some retailers to pull products.

Hickory Police Release Surveillance Photos Of Wanted Armed Robbery Suspect

Police are looking for a man they say robbed a convenience store at gunpoint Tuesday night.

Gastonia Man Killed After Colliding With Tractor-Trailer Truck

Gastonia Police have identified the driver killed Thursday morning after crashing into a tractor-trailer truck.

Stun Gun Found During CMS Safety Screening At Mallard Creek High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) conducted twelve random classroom safety screenings at Mallard Creek High School this morning Thursday, April 4.

Novant Health: Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In the United States, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In the city of Charlotte in 2018, over 300 sexual assault cases were reported by CMPD.

Wilson's World: Heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Spring 2019 Pennzoil AutoFair

The Pennzoil AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway kicks off at 8am this morning so Wilson was there to find out what new things car fans will enjoy at the fair this year.

CMPD Searching For Man Accused Of Cutting Off Electronic Monitoring Device

Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department need your help locating Joseph Bennett.

Lincoln County Mother Says School Leaders Are Failing To Take Claims Of Sexual Harassment, Assault, And Even Death Threats Seriously

A local mom is going head to head with her 12-year-old child's school. She says school leaders are failing to take accusations of sexual harassment, assault, and even death threats seriously.

"Put The Guns Down" -- Family Of Homicide Victim React To CMPD Crime Statistics

CMPD released their first quarter crime statistics of 2019. Homicides are up significantly. The aftermath of many of these violent crimes is heartbroken families.