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CMPD Arrests Two Suspects During A Meth Bust In Ballantyne

Neighbors are concerned after CMPD arrested two people accused of having meth at a Ballantyne townhome Friday.

DEA Joins Local Law Enforcement Partners In Nationwide Take Back Of Opioids & Other Prescription Drugs

The Drug Enforcement Administration will join forces tomorrow with more than 4,000 local, tribal, and community partners at more than 5,000 collection sites to collect potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Woman Fires Shot At Suspect After He Forced His Way Into Her Home

A burglary suspect is wanted after deputies say he forced his way into a woman's home Friday morning.

Don’t Let Halloween Turn Into A Nightmare

Halloween is a time for making memories – not causing nightmares.

Two Suspects Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Equipment From Landscapers

Police have arrested two suspects in connection to multiple reports of people stealing equipment from landscapers.

Police: UNC Charlotte Professor Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of A Child

Police say a UNC Charlotte professor has been arrested on several sexual exploitation of a minor charges.

Luke Kuechly Cleared To Play Sunday Against Tampa Bay

Linebacker Luke Kuechly is no longer in the concussion protocol and is expected to play when the Panthers face the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Officials: A Man Hit By A Train In Belmont Tuesday Has Died

A 52-year-old man has died from injuries after being hit by a train while walking the tracks Tuesday evening.

Interstate 85 Closures In Rowan And Cabarrus Counties

Motorists using Interstate 85 in Rowan and Cabarrus counties will encounter night-time closures as workers install beams as part of ongoing bridge replacement.

Hickory Police Make Arrest In Two Armed Robberies

Police say they arrested a suspect responsible for two robberies in the Hickory area.

Parents Protest LGBT Program at Schools

Parents in the area are upset with a new CMS program with teaches kids about LGBT issues.

Pork And Politics Come Together At The Mallard Creek Church BBQ

The 88th Annual Mallard Creek Church Barbecue kicked off Thursday morning at the Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Community House.

Bannon Could Campaign For Pittenger's Opponent In The 2018 Primary

Congressman Robert Pittenger responded Thursday to a recent report saying that Steve Bannon would not back him in the 2018 primary, but rather his opponent Mark Harris.

Carolina's Health Care System Holds Balloon Release For Victims Of Substance Abuse

In North Carolina, 124 people die each month from drug overdoses.

Drug Bust Yields Over 20 Arrests, Including A Chesterfield County Detention Officer

A Chesterfield County corrections officer was among more than 20 people arrested Monday during a drug bust on BBB Circle.

3 Suspects Arrested In Connection To A West Charlotte Homicide

Police say a man shot in west Charlotte Friday afternoon has died from his injuries.

Multiple Drug Trafficking Suspects Arrested In Union County

Narcotics detectives with the Union County Sheriff's Office say they have busted several drug operations, arrested multiple suspects, and seized a large amount of dangerous drugs since last Friday.