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Former Statesville Area Athletic Director Wanted On Over 70 Charges For Sexual Assault Involving Student Arrested

Iredell County deputies say Derone McNeill has been arrested in connection to the sexual assault of a student between 2012 and 2014.

Registered Sex Offender Charged With Kidnapping Co-Worker In Rowan County

A registered sex offender has been charged with kidnapping after authorities say he gave a co-worker a ride and refused to let her out of the car in Rowan County, on Monday.

College Students & Community Activists Gathered To Protest The Growing Violence In Charlotte

We've had 34 homicides in the city so far this year. Dozens of UNC Charlotte students showed up to Romare Bearden Park for the event.

Motorist Says He Was Shot At While Driving On I-485 In Matthews

Police are investigating after a motorist was reportedly shot at while driving on I-485 in Matthews.

Matthews Police Asking For Help Identifying Suspects Who Stole Wallet, Made Fraudulent Purchases

The Matthews Police Department is asking for help identifying two suspects who made fraudulent purchases with stolen credit cards.

Mary Curtis: Finding the Solution to Growing Gun Violence in Charlotte

Community activists are calling on people to help find a solution to end gun violence in Charlotte.

Gastonia One Step Closer To Multi-Million Dollar Sports Complex

Dreams of a revitalized downtown Gastonia are closer to becoming a reality, the city council says.

Three Charged After Lying To Authorities About Accidental Shooting

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office has charged three men accused of lying to authorities after an accidental shooting Tuesday night.

BB&T, SunTrust And SunTrust Foundation Commit $30M Towards Affordable Housing

Foundation For The Carolinas received a major boost today for its ongoing affordable housing fundraising campaign. BB&T, as well as SunTrust Banks, Inc. and the SunTrust Foundation, announced $30 million in combined commitments aimed at increasing affordable housing in Mecklenburg County.

CBD Is Getting Buzz, But Does It Work? And Is It Legal?

With CBD showing up everywhere, U.S. regulators announced Tuesday they are exploring ways the marijuana extract could be used legally in foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics.

Boone Police Arrest Suspects Accused Of Ditching Drugs, Stolen Gun At Hotel

Police have charged two suspects they say tried to dispose of drugs and a stolen weapon inside a hotel Monday afternoon.

AAA Carolinas Gives Ride-Sharing Service Advice To Keep Users Safe

AAA Carolinas is reminding motorists that although ride-sharing services are a safe and reliable alternative to driving intoxicated, it is important to take the proper precautions when using them.

Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff's Office Investigating Inmate Death

A death investigation is underway after an inmate died at the Mecklenburg County jail Tuesday morning.

Suspect Wanted After Robbing Convenience Store With Stun Gun

Police are searching for a man they say robbed a convenience store overnight with a stun gun.

Statesville Police Investigating Accident That Critically Injured Two Drivers

Police are investigating an accident that happened early Monday morning and left two seriously injured.

Three Charged Following Charlotte Drug Investigation

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged three suspects with multiple drug related offenses after serving a search warrant on March 28th.

Cleveland County Inmate Charged With Killing Another Inmate

Authorities have charged an inmate with killing another inmate in Cleveland County.

NCGOP Chairman, Several Others Indicted In Federal Corruption Probe

A federal criminal indictment unsealed today in the Western District of North Carolina charges the founder and Chairman of a multinational investment company, a company consultant and two North Carolina political figures with public corruption and bribery, for their alleged participation in a bribery scheme involving independent expenditure accounts and improper campaign contributions.