New NC Law Limits Prescriptions in Effort to Tackle Opioid Crisis
A new state law aims to tackle the opioid crisis. There is now a limit on how many painkillers a doctor can prescribe you. But can more be done to solve this deadly problem?
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In Unusual Step, Victims Told Of Destroyed Rape Kits
When Veronica was raped more than 13 years ago, she says neither the police nor the hospital staff believed her story that a longtime friend attacked her while his mother was in the next room.
NFC Wild Card: Panthers At Saints Set For Sunday At 4:40 PM
The Carolina Panthers will hit the road to open the playoffs, paying a visit to the New Orleans Saints for an NFC Wild Card matchup.
Howard Leads Hornets Over Warriors 111-100
Dwight Howard was so good Friday night against the defending NBA champs that acting Charlotte Hornets coach Stephen Silas rode him to the finish line of a 111-100 victory over the Golden State Warriors.
Investigators Search for Cause of Massive House Fire
While no one was injured, flames ripped through the roof in a home on the 2000 block of Penninger Circle.
Shelters Seek to Bring Homeless in From the Cold
Living on the streets is a tough reality any time, but during the winter, it's unbearable. Urban Ministry Center, along with Room in the Inn, are at full capacity and increasing their bed overflow to shelter more from the frigid nights.
Vandals Cause $30K in Damage to Local Cemetery
No arrests so far after vandals hit a northwest Charlotte cemetery. They damaged dozens of tombstones inside the Salem Church Cemetery.
Lottery Glitch Could Lead to $19.6 Million in Winnings
A Christmas Day lottery glitch in South Carolina has officials trying to deal with hundreds of unexpected winners.Β Friday, lottery officials set aside enough cash to pay every winner if they have to.
Dog-Experiment Protesters Arrested on Belk Bowl Field
Moments after Texas A&M University (TAMU) scored its first touchdown against Wake Forest University at the Belk Bowl today, three PETA supporters wearing sweatshirts and brandishing signs proclaiming, "TAMU: Stop Cruel Dog Tests," rushed onto the field.
UPDATE: Water Line Fixed Along Collettsville Road
Crews with the Caldwell County Water Department are working to fix a major water line break at 2468 Collettsville Road.
CMPD: Increased Security for Charlotteβs NYE Celebrations
2018 is just days away, and the city of Charlotte is planning a huge party uptown.Β CMPD says there will be extra security, and some new security measures due to recent terror attacks.
Heroin, Gun & Human Teeth Found on Shoplifting Suspect
A bizarre crime out of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after police found thousands of doses of heroin, a gun and human teeth on a man during a shoplifting investigation.
New Law Limits NC Patientsβ Access to Opioid Pills
A new law, which will go into effect on New Year's Day, will limit how many opioid pills patients can get at once.
Goodwill Encouraging End-of-Year Donations
With just a few days remaining until 2018, Goodwill is reminding the community that donations made by the end of the month are eligible for a 2017 tax deduction.
Concord Police Investigate Deadly Crash
At approximately 8 p.m. on December 27th, Police in Concord responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash at North Carolina Highway 49 near Central Heights Drive.
CMPD Investigating Overnight Officer Involved Shooting
Detectives with the CMPDβs Homicide Unit are conducting an officer involved shooting investigation that occurred at Wendover Road and Monroe Road in the Providence Division.
The Watch with Will Kennedy: CMPD CSI Shoe Casting
Sometimes when solving crimes, it's gotta be the shoes.
Monroe Police Officers Save Family From Burning Home
A Monroe woman and her family are safe thanks to the brave police officers who ran into a burning home and saved them.
Cold Case Files: 10 Years Ago Today, A Charlotte Mother Was Brutally Murdered
A Charlotte family is still seeking answers after the murder of their daughter. 30-year-old Kelli Owens was found dead in her apartment 10 years ago Wednesday. It's a case that's led CMPD detectives on twist and turns, with no conclusions.
