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Man Killed In Rowan County Plane Crash Identified As Former AirCare Pilot

The remains of a plane and its pilot have been found after officials say they went missing shortly after take off early Monday morning.

Walgreens To Hike Minimum Age For Store Tobacco Sales

Walgreens has decided to raise its minimum age for tobacco sales several weeks after a top federal official chastised the drugstore chain for violating laws restricting access to cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Two Suspects Accused Of Making $1500 Purchase With Stolen Credit Card

Police are trying to identify two suspects accused of making a $1,500 purchase with a stolen credit card Sunday afternoon.

Lincoln County Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Charges

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested Monday after detectives executed a search warrant at his Maiden area home.

Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted In Albemarle

Police are trying to find a person they say robbed a local convenience store late Sunday night.

Hickory Man Arrested After Telling Authorities He Had AK-47, Grenades And Resisting Arrest In Alexander County

A Hickory man has been charged with impairment and resisting arrest following his refusal to comply with law enforcement commands after wrecking a vehicle in Alexander County.

Conover Man Sentenced To 6-8 Years For Trafficking Methamphetamine

Nhia Vue, 27, of Conover, has been convicted of Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Possession, Trafficking in Methamphetamine by Transportation, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon during Catawba County Superior Court.

Iredell County Sheriff's Office Asking For Assistance Locating Larceny Suspsect

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance locating a larceny suspect.

Carolina Rapids, Discoveries Soccer Club And Lake Norman Soccer Club Form Charlotte Independence Soccer Club

The Charlotte Independence announced a historic formation of the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club (Independence SC).

Jonathan Stewart Signs One-Day Contract To Retire As A Panther

Jonathan Stewart, the Carolina Panthers all-time leading rusher, has signed a one-day contract to retire with the franchise.

CMPD Investigating Four Shootings That Happened Within 15 Minutes In Charlotte

CMPD is investigating four shootings that happened within 15 minutes overnight in Charlotte.

Lancaster Man Charged With Trafficking Drugs

Deputies with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office say they arrested a man for trafficking drugs.

Gaston County Man Arrested Following Standoff With Police

A Gaston County man has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses following a standoff with police Monday.

Some City Council Members Want SBI Oversight in CMPD Officer-Involved Shootings

Some Charlotte City Council members are calling on the State Bureau of Investigations to have oversight in deadly CMPD officer-involved shootings.

Police: Gastonia House Fire Was The Result Of Arson

Officials with the Gastonia Fire and Police Departments are investigating an arson that occurred over the weekend.

Shooting Suspect Wanted By Salisbury Police

Police are trying to find a suspect accused of shooting a man at an apartment complex Sunday evening.

Traffic Alert: I-277 Bridge Work Continues This Week

Starting Tuesday night, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will begin installing a barrier wall on Interstate 277, so they safely can begin working on bridge joints on the Outer Loop crossing the railroad tracks, Morehead Street and Mint Street.