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CMPD Officer Charged With Sexual Battery At Uptown Nightclub

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say an officer has been charged with sexual battery involving a victim at an Uptown nightclub.

Former Charlotte-Area Minister Sentenced For Federal Tax Crimes

A former Charlotte-area minister has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for tax fraud and failure to pay taxes.

Cornelius Police Seek Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home, Assaulting Victim

Police are trying to find a suspect they say broke into a home Tuesday morning and assaulted one of the occupants.

Fire Rips Through Kannapolis Home With Dog Trapped Inside

Investigators say electrical issues may be to blame for a fire that ripped through a home early Tuesday afternoon.

Police Activity Places Two CMS Schools On Brief Lockdown

Albemarle Road Middle and Elementary Schools were placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon due to police activity in the area.

Pipe Bomb Found After Search Of Salisbury Home

In January 2019, Detectives with the Rowan Sheriff’s Office began investigating a breaking and entering that occurred at the Apple Baking Company, and at the Franklin Fire Department.

Panthers' Tight End Chris Manhertz Signs Two Year Contract

Carolina Panthers tight end Chris Manhertz has signed a two-year contract, the team announced Tuesday. Manhertz was slated to become a restricted free agent at the start of the 2019 league year.

Garinger, Rocky River First Two CMS High Schools To Undergo Safety Screenings

Last week, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced it would begin implementing safety screenings in schools. Garinger High School and Rocky River High School were the first two schools to be screened.

Shooting Investigation Underway In Hickory

28-year-old man is in the hospital after shots were fired into his home on Monday.

Huntersville Neighbors Worried About Losing Property in Hwy 73 Widening Project

Neighbors in Huntersville want NCDOT to buy their homes. They say that's better than possibly losing their backyards to a road widening project.

Mecklenburg County's Property Tax Revaluation Could Hurt Affordable Housing

Renters could be footing the bill so landlords won't have to pay the increase.

Critics: CMS Weapon Search Plan Too Complicated

Starting Tuesday, CMS is ready to search high school students at any time it sees fit.

Mother Charged With Killing Her Infant Daughter In North Charlotte

A north Charlotte mother is facing a murder charge after police say her infant daughter was found unresponsive early Monday morning.

Rain And Snow Tuesday, Dangerously Cold Wednesday

Wet and snowy conditions Tuesday will transition to dangerously cold conditions Wednesday.

Chesterfield County Shooting Suspect Arrested

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office has charged a suspect accused of shooting a man during an argument over the weekend.

Shooting Investigation Underway In Chesterfield County

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office is investigating after one person was shot Monday afternoon.

Novant Health Physician Changes In North Mecklenburg County

As a not-for-profit health care leader providing patients with remarkable care, Novant Health is proud of its legacy of successful partnerships with physicians and providers.

Serial Burglar Arrested In Iredell County After Being Caught In The Act

A man is facing several charges from multiple counties after deputies reportedly caught him breaking into a Statesville business early Sunday morning.