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CMPD Receives Grant to Test Backlogged Rape Kits

Hundreds of rape victims could finally be on the road to getting justice after more than a decade of their cases sitting cold. The city has approved a nearly million dollar grant from the Department of Justice for CMPD to help test backlogged rape kits.

School Closings And Delays For Thursday, October 26th

As cleanup and power outages still plague many areas hit hard by Monday's storms, several schools have announced closures or delays for Thursday, October 26th.

As Storm Cleanup Continues, Caldwell County Warns Residents About Scammers

County officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for scammers as the area continues cleanup following Monday's storms.

Water Service Returning To Concord, Kannapolis Residents After Repairs From An Earlier Accident

Officials say water service restoration began around 8pm and should be flowing to customers shortly if not already.

Citizen Helps Detain Breaking And Entering Suspect In Northwest Charlotte

A citizen who witnessed cars being broken into in a Charlotte neighborhood helped detain one of the suspects before the CMPD arrived.

Bridge Girder Placement On I-85 Corridor Will Require Detours This Week

As work continues on the Interstate 85 widening project in Cabarrus County, crews will continue setting girders for the railroad bridge over the highway, just south of U.S. 29/601.

A 62-Year-Old Man Is Missing And CMPD Needs Your Help

Police are trying to find a missing 62-year-old man that may have suffered a medical emergency while driving to Harrisburg, NC.

City Reaches Settlement With Former Charlotte Arson Investigator

The City of Charlotte says it has reached an agreement in the lawsuit filed by former Charlotte arson investigator Crystal Eschert.

Burke County Shelter Opens For Hickory Residents Still Impacted By Power Outages

At the request of emergency management officials, the American Red Cross Blue Ridge Piedmont Chapter will be opening a shelter in Burke County at 4 p.m. Thursday for residents who may be displaced due to a power outage.

Union County Man Charged After Deputies Seize Drugs, Weapons From Home

A 23-year-old man is facing multiple charges after deputies seize weapons and drugs from his home Tuesday.

Teens Charged With Breaking Into Vehicles In Charlotte

Police say they arrested an 18-year-old and a 14-year-old for breaking into vehicles in the Dunn Commons neighborhood of Charlotte.

Second Suspect Arrested In Plaza Midwood Shootout

Police say they have now arrested both of the men involved in a shootout at a Charlotte gas station, in which a bullet struck a school bus.

Worker Killed By Falling Tree In Alexander County Identified

Authorities have identified a worker who was killed by a falling tree early Monday morning in Alexander County.

Police: Couple Arrested After Trying To Cash Stolen Check

CMPD says a couple was arrested for attempting to cash a stolen check.

Victim Identified, Suspect Charged After Deadly Stabbing In West Charlotte

UPDATE: Police have identified the suspect and victim of Tuesday night's homicide in west Charlotte.

The History Gal's Top Spooky Spots in the Charlotte Area

We got the top haunted places in the Charlotte area!

Man Charged In Murder Of Pregnant Woman Found Dead In Wooded Area Of Fort Mill

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are working in conjunction with Detectives from the York County Sherriff’s Office on a homicide investigation. Both have identified the victim and suspect in the murder of a pregnant woman who was found in a wooded area.