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A Ride With Bite: Carowinds’ Copperhead Strike Is Now Open

Copperhead Strike, the Carolinas' first dual launch coaster, is officially open at Carowinds

Lincolnton Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Several Dogs Found Dead From Starvation

Several dogs in Lincoln County are dead after the owner tells deputies he forgot about them while working and staying in Charlotte and going through a bad separation.

Iredell County Man Charged With Impersonating Officer

A man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he was seen impersonating an officer on Tuesday.

Neighbors Could See Increase In Flight Noise As CLT Temporarily Closes Runway For Taxiway Reconstruction

Starting April 1, reconstruction to portions of Taxiway M at Charlotte Douglas International Airport will necessitate the temporary closure of Runway 5/23.

Suspect Charged With Shooting Teen In South Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged a suspect with shooting a teen in south Charlotte Wednesday night.

Novant Health: Endometriosis

Painful periods are something women suffer through every month.

Bill Aimed At Attracting Panthers Continues Through S.C. Legislature

A proposal to change South Carolina labor laws to attract the Carolina Panthers to move their practice facility and headquarters across the North Carolina state line continues its quick journey through the Legislature.

Homer Previews Charlotte Knights Fest

Homer and Tommy Viola from the Charlotte Knights swing by the studio to talk about Knights Fest!

Sheriff says Privilege at Play After Complaints About Speed Trap in Cornelius

Sheriff Garry McFadden isn't backing down after a speed trap caused controversy in Cornelius. Neighbors think they were targeted, while the Sheriff says privilege is at play.

Concord Man Convicted of Rape 43 Years Ago Appeals Decision to Federal Court

Ronnie Long has been behind bars for more than four decades. If three Federal Judges rule in his favor, the Concord native may soon walk free.

New Numbers Show How Devastating Opioid Crisis Is In Charlotte

Overdose deaths are up 35%. Doctors are more hesitant to prescribe pain medication, making it hard for people with chronic pain to find relief.

Possible Unintentional Shooting Sends One Lincoln County Man To The Hospital

A man was injured Wednesday night in what deputies are calling a "possible unintentional shooting."

Police Charge Suspect Accused Of Breaking Into Multiple Vehicles

CMPD has charged a man they say broke into two vehicles overnight Wednesday.

Stolen Vehicle Case Results In Drug Bust, Two Arrests

Police have charged two suspects after a License Plate Reader (LPR) hit on a stolen vehicle led officers to an alleged drug deal in northwest Charlotte.

CMPD Investigating East Charlotte Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Wednesday afternoon.

Police Identify Three Suspects Charged After Wild Chase Through Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the three suspects arrested following a high-speed chase through parts of Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Huntersville Police Need Help Identifying Weekend Armed Robbery Suspect

Huntersville Police are trying to identify a suspect they say robbed at least one convenience store over the weekend.

Former State Rep. Rodney Moore Booked On Charges Related To Campaign Finance Fraud

Former state Rep. Rodney Moore of Charlotte was indicted on Monday by a Mecklenburg County grand jury. Also included in the indictment is Moore's campaign treasurer, Tammy Neal.