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Panthers' McCaffrey Shops With Local Youth At Dick's Sporting Goods

Carolina Panthers rookie Christian McCaffrey took 15 kids shopping at Dick's Sporting Goods at South Park Mall as a part of Dick's first-ever "Celebrate Youth Sports Weekend".

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 13th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from July 13th, 2017.

Federal Appeals Court Rules Rowan County Christian Prayer Unconstitutional

Elected officials' practice of opening meetings in North Carolina with Christian prayer and inviting audience members to join is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Friday in a closely watched case likely headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.

NC Dept. of Ag Launches Investigation into Anson Co. Animal Shelter

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture confirmed it has launched an investigation to determine whether the shelter violated the state Animal Welfare Act in its handling of Shayla the puppy.

MLS Won't Meet With County Commission During July 18 Visit

Major League Soccer officials are coming to Charlotte next Tuesday to check out the city but there's one group of leaders they won't meet. County Commissioners offered to host a public meeting but MLS said, no thank you.

Woman Charged With DWI After Crashing Into East Charlotte Apartment

A woman who crashed into an apartment Thursday after being involved in two hit and runs faces multiple charges including a DWI.

Suspect Charged One Year After Fatal Hit And Run Accident

Police have charged a 26-year-old man in connection to a deadly hit and run accident that happened in July of 2016.

Portion Of David Cox Road Closed Until Saturday Due To Repairs

Officials now say it could be Saturday before a portion of David Cox Road reopens in north Charlotte.

Deputy Shows Up Just In Time To Catch Fleeing Thieves

When two suspects decided to steal from a local Lowe's they had no idea that a Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy had just pulled up outside.

Hickory Police Searching For Speedway Robbery Suspect

Police in Hickory are investigating an armed robbery at a local convenience store, on Wednesday night.

New Kids On The Block Singer Donnie Wahlberg Leaves $2,000 Tip At Charlotte Waffle House

The New Kids On The Block will be performing in Charlotte Thursday night at Spectrum Arena but one of the singers is already making headlines.

Lincolnton Man Arrested For Trafficking LSD

Investigators say they arrested a man for trafficking LSD, also known as acid, in Lincoln County.

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill Opens New Restaurant In Rock Hill

Charlotte-based Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill opens their newest corporate owned location at 295 Herlong Ave. in Rock Hill.

Novant Health House Call: Dry Drowning

About 10 people die in the country from unintentional drowning each day. Novant Health has what every parent needs to know about it.

Anson Co. Puppy Case: Where Are The Public Records?

The test results are in and Shayla, the Anson County puppy, did not have rabies. The four-month-old animal was euthanized Tuesday.

Coal Ash Remains Near Duke Energy Plants, as Other Ash is Imported from Overseas

New frustration tonight from neighbors living near Duke Energy coal ash pits. Concrete companies continue to import tons of ash from overseas - all while coal ash sits in the ground here.

CMPD Officer Charged With Death By Vehicle In Fatal Accident

A CMPD officer is charged accused of speeding, 100 miles per hour when he hit and killed a man crossing a Charlotte street. Chief Kerr Putney says it was a tough decision but the right one. Officer Phillip Barker is out of jail on unpaid leave.