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Watch on Traffic: Pride Festival in Uptown

Get ready for some traffic in uptown Charlotte this weekend.

CMPD Holds Community Safety Forum

Chief Kerr Putney and other officers answered questions Thursday night about recent crime in east Charlotte.

Drivers Could Face Hefty Fines For Not Obeying School Zones

Kid's will be heading back to school Monday, and CMPD is warning drivers about the consequences of not obeying school zone traffic laws.

Local Leaders Discuss Growing Opioid Epidemic Sweeping NC

Attorney General Josh Stein and Mecklenburg County DA Andrew Murray hosted an event in Uptown Thursday aimed at tackling the growing opioid epidemic.

Hundreds Attend Community Meeting On I-77 Toll Lanes Project

Standing room only Thursday night as hundreds packed a community meeting on the I-77 toll lanes project.

CMPD Locates Missing 54-Year-Old Man

CMPD says Steven Mackey has been found and reunited with his family.

‘Cheers’ Actor, Radio Host Jay Thomas Dies At 69

A publicist for Jay Thomas says the actor and radio host has died. Thomas was 69.

Charlotte School Of Law Officially Announces It's Closing

The Charlotte School of Law sent out a statement Thursday afternoon to officially announce they're shutting down.

Judge Rules Confederate Flag Will Not Return To York County Courtroom

The Confederate flag will not be hanging in a York County courtroom.

District Attorney: Burke County Deputy Lawful In Shooting Of Man With Pellet Gun

UPDATE: The Burke County District Attorney has concluded that the Burke County officer who shot a man holding CO2 pellet gun acted lawfully.

Man Arrested For Having Loaded Handgun In Carry-On Luggage At Charlotte Airport

Police say they arrested a man for having a loaded handgun in his carry-on luggage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Cam Newton Set to Make His 2017 Debut

Cam Newton is set to make his 2017 preseason debut tonight against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Mayor Roberts Supporting Renaming of Stonewall Street Uptown

Mayor Jennifer Roberts is on record saying she supports renaming Stonewall Street in uptown.

CMPD Searching for Third Suspect in East Charlotte Robbery

CMPD is currently looking for a 3rd suspect in an East Charlotte robbery.

Here Are The Winning Powerball Numbers For August 23, 2017

Now valued at an estimated $700 million, here are the winning numbers for Wednesday's North Carolina Powerball drawing!

21 Pups From Puerto Rico Will Soon Be Up For Adoption In Charlotte

21 puppies from Puerto Rico are in Charlotte, and they are in need of a forever home.

Fort Mill Schools Say Some Are At Capacity, Need More Schools

"It's just a hot spot and I can understand why people love it here it's a beautiful place to live," said Jackie Kilpatrick, Gold Hill Middle School parent.

Coal Ash Neighbors File Class Action Lawsuit Against Duke Energy

Neighbors living near Duke Energy coal ash pits are slapping the company with a class action lawsuit. The neighbors want a no strings attached offer from Duke Energy - and they're going to court to try and get it.