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Eight-Year-Old Shelby Girl Killed In Gaffney Shooting

An eight-year-old girl was killed as the result of a shooting at a Gaffney, South Carolina apartment complex, early Sunday morning.

CMS Teacher Served 26 Warrants For Sexually Assaulting Boys

The CMPD says Taji Brown turned himself in to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Department on Saturday, August 19th, 2017, to face additional charges of sexual abuse.

Men Walk In High Heels For Domestic Violence Awareness

More than 150 men gathered in NoDa Saturday, joining Safe Alliance to walk in high heels and raise awareness for domestic violence victims.

Slow Start, Turnovers Hamper Panthers In 34-27 Preseason Loss

The Carolina Panthers started slowly and had three turnovers in a 34-27 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Hundreds Gather at Vigil for Charlottesville

In Charlotte, hundreds gathered in Uptown to support Charlottesville after violent clashes between white supremacists and protesters. CMPD also worked to calm fears after a rumor spread about the KKK marching in Uptown.

CMPD Is Investigating Charlotte's 58th Homicide

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in Grier Heights.

Breaking And Entering Suspect Arrested After Homeowner Calls From Closet

The CMPD has arrested a teen suspected of multiple break-ins in the last two weeks after receiving a breaking and entering call from a homeowner hiding in a closet.

Solar Eclipse Could Cause Traffic Headaches in Charlotte area

The looming solar eclipse could cause traffic headaches across the Charlotte area Monday. More than two million people are expected to pass through our area on their way to the total eclipse zone.

Alevo USA Inc. Files For Bankruptcy

Alevo USA, Inc. and Alevo Manufacturing, Inc. will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today and close operations at their facility in Concord, NC.

Train Collides With Tractor Trailer Friday Morning

An Amtrak Train has collided with a tractor trailer early Friday morning in Patrick, SC.

Police Seek Assistance in Locating Stephen Wayne Wilburn

Police are seeking assistance in locating Stephen Wayne Wilburn.

South Charlotte Family Relieved Barcelona Family, Friends Are Safe

A local man who grew up in Barcelona has friends and family living there, including his son, who captured video of the scenes following the attack on Las Ramblas.

Two Dead Following Single-Vehicle Accident In Lenoir

Two people were killed in a single-vehicle accident that happened in Lenoir.

Line Forms Around Discovery Place In Hopes To Purchase Solar Eclipse Glasses

Finding solar eclipse glasses in Charlotte as been a difficult task in the last week.

Man Arrested For Breaking Into Independence High School

Police say they arrested a man for breaking into Independence High School overnight.

Winning NC Powerball Numbers For August 16, 2017

The winning numbers for the August 16, 2017 North Carolina Powerball are in.

Newton Officials On Alert for Soldier's Reunion Parade

The violence in Virginia has sparked conversations nationwide and right here in our area. Organizers of a more than century old tradition in Newton are on alert but are hoping for no problems at Thursday's parade.