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Five Things To Watch: Panthers At Bills

Here are five things to watch for as the Panthers head into their first preseason match-up against the Buffalo Bills, tonight at 7pm.

Major Roads Closed In Gaston, Lincoln Counties Due To Heavy Rain

North Carolina Department of Transportation has chosen to close roads in Gaston and Lincoln counties as a precautionary measure for drivers after intense thunderstorms and heavy rain in the Charlotte area last night.

Hazardous Materials Leak At Harrisburg Steel Company Now Contained, No Public Danger

The Harrisburg Fire Department and Charlotte Fire units responded Thursday morning to reports of a "low-level acid" leak at Galvan Industries, Inc. on Galvan Way.

North Carolina Tells Big Online Retailers To Charge, Turn Over Sales Tax

North Carolina will be one of the first states to start collecting sales taxes on online purchases.

Over 1,500 People Without Power In Mecklenburg, Gaston Counties

More than 1,500 people across Mecklenburg County are without power this morning after severe storms caused major damage on Wednesday.

Pedestrian Struck By Car In Northeast Charlotte, Sent To Hospital With Serious Injuries

A pedestrian was struck by a car in northeast Charlotte on Thursday.

Part Of US-321 In Gaston Co. Closed Until Thursday Afternoon Due To Storm Damage

A portion of Highway 321 in Gaston County will remain closed until close to 2 p.m. Thursday after a storm swept through and brought down power lines.

CMPD Creates Task Force To Address Shootings into Occupied Homes and Vehicles

Homes and cars in Charlotte are being riddled with bullets at a staggering pace. On Wednesday, CMPD announced the creation of a task force to address the issue.

Motorcyclist Killed In Gruesome Southwest Charlotte Accident

A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon after colliding with a tractor trailer and being run over by a dump truck.

More Than 20 People Were Pulled From Lake Norman After Several Boats Capsize During Storm

Rescue crews pulled more than 20 people from Lake Norman Wednesday evening after their sailboats capsized during a storm.

One Person Shot In The University Area

One person has been taken to CMC after a shooting near UNC Charlotte's campus.

Jury Convicts Man In 2016 Fatal North Charlotte Stabbing

Police have arrested 51-year-old James Leaks for the stabbing death of Darrell Cureton, 49, Tuesday afternoon.

Juvenile Charged With Robbing Union County Boy at Gunpoint While Running Lemonade Stand

Terrifying moments for a young boy who says he was robbed at gunpoint while operating a lemonade stand. The child told Union County Deputies a teenager stuck a gun to his stomach and demanded money.

Home Surveillance Video Helps CMPD Identify Vehicle Break-In Suspect

Police have charged a man for his involvement in multiple Charlotte vehicle break-ins.

Panthers Sign OL Larsen To Two-Year Extension

The Carolina Panthers have signed offensive lineman Tyler Larsen to a two-year contract extension, according to the team.

CMS Principal Resigns Amid Investigation

Hopewell High School's Principal Dino Gisiano has resigned, according to CMS officials.

Woman Tells Police She Shouldn't Be Arrested Because She's A 'Clean, Thoroughbred White Girl'

Police in South Carolina say a woman they saw speed through a stop sign at 60 mph told officers there was no need to arrest her, because she's a "very clean, thoroughbred, white girl."