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Charlotte Makes Pitch for Amazon HQ2

We now know more about a Charlotte bid to land a second Amazon headquarters. But we don't know what kind of tax incentives may be thrown at the retail giant.

CDOT Crews Say They're Ready For Winter Weather

The Charlotte Department Of Transportation is prepped and ready for the winter weather season, as crews wrapped up training Thursday that put their skills to the test.

Registered Sex Offender Charged With Cherry Neighborhood Assaults

A registered sex offender is behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting three girls in a Charlotte neighborhood. Arrest warrants say the sex offender broke into a neighbor's home in the Cherry neighborhood, then sexually assaulted the girls.

Crisis Cleanup Working To Connect Residents With Recovery Agencies

Catawba County Emergency Services encourages residents to be aware of local and state resources available to help residents with recovery and clean-up efforts following last week’s damaging storms.

Dates Announced For Carolina Rebellion At Charlotte Motor Speedway

The 2018 Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion dates have been announced. The three day rock festival will be held on May 4, 5 & 6 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

3 Charged With Drug Trafficking In Union County

Deputies have charged three suspects and seized more than four ounces of heroin.

15-Year-Old Juvenile Charged After Carjacking, Police Chase

Police say they have charged a 15-year-old juvenile after a carjacking and police chase that originated in southeast Charlotte.

Shooting Investigation Underway In East Charlotte

Police are investigating after a person was shot in east Charlotte near East Sugar Creek Road.

Man Handcuffed, Duct-Taped To Chair During Chesterfield County Robbery

Investigators say a man was handcuffed and duct-taped to a chair during a robbery in Chesterfield County.

Don't Forget To Set Back Your Clocks On November 5, 2017

Get ready to turn your clocks back an hour or "fall back" as day light savings time comes to an end this year at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 5th. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before…

Widow Questions Safety of I-485 Cable Barriers After Husband's Deadly Accident

A Charlotte widow is raising concerns about the safety of cable barriers along I-485. Jennifer Vermillion's husband died after the barriers failed to stop his car from crossing into oncoming traffic.

CMS Bond Package On The Ballot For Voters

Nearly a billion dollars in school bonds are on the ballot in Mecklenburg County next week and the county promises you won't pay for it. CMS officials say the money is desperately needed for overcrowded schools, but not everyone is on board.

CMPD Hopes To Add More Military Veterans To The Force

CMPD is working to recruit more military veterans to join the force.

Missing 74-Year-Old Lincoln County Man Found In Upstate South Carolina

A missing 74-year-old man has been found safe in South Carolina.

One Teen Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Huntersville Accident

Police have identified the teen killed in Saturday morning's accident on McCoy Road.

I-485 Ramp Closures This Weekend

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be milling and paving ramps at Interstate 485 interchanges with Rocky River Road (Exit 36) and Harrisburg Road (Exit 39) this weekend, weather permitting.

Police, SLED Investigating Death Of 2-Year-Old Chester Girl

An investigation is underway to determine what caused a 2-year-old girl to die Wednesday morning.

Connecting the Dots to Understand the Economy: FTB Advisors CIO Speaks in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC – Smart investors disassociate themselves from their emotions, according to Jerry Laurain, CFA, the Chief Investment Officer of FTB Advisors, a division of First Tennessee Bank. Laurain spoke to an audience of private and commercial clients on Oct.…