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Man charged after IEDs, drugs found inside vehicle

Deputies conducted the traffic stop after they saw Christopher Scott Thompson driving a Ford Mustang erratically on U.S. Highway 64 East

One hurt, transported to hospital after fire in Charlotte

The fire broke out at a home on Bainbridge Road around 2 a.m. Monday

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

Man hit, killed by light rail in northeast Charlotte

A man died Sunday after being hit by a CATS light rail train in northeast Charlotte.

Man killed in apparent Statesville home invasion; shooter identified

A man was shot and killed in an alleged home invasion in Statesville on Saturday.

Fire crews rescue person trapped in vehicle

Charlotte Fire crews rescued a person trapped inside of an overturned vehicle in east Charlotte.

Firefighter injured battling Burke County fire

A firefighter was injured while battling a house fire in Burke County on Saturday night.

Gaston County Mugshots April 18th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, April 18th.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 18th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Saturday, April 18th.

Child, 78-year-old killed in crash with alleged drunk driver

Two people are dead, including one child, after a crash involving an alleged drunk driver in Caldwell County on Friday night.

Statewide burn ban issued in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the State Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide burn ban.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 17th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, April 17th.

Pleasure Boat Heads To Wealthy Shore On Lake Norman In North Carolina

Missing swimmer’s body recovered in Lake Norman

Rescue crews say they have found the body of a missing swimmer in Lake Norman.

Gaston County Mugshots April 17th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, April 17th.

3 arrested in Lancaster County for drug trafficking, deputies say

Three people were arrested Thursday in Lancaster County in connection to a drug trafficking investigation.

Play-in finales: Hornets-Magic, Warriors-Suns await on Friday night to set last 2 NBA playoff spots

The Warriors, along with Charlotte, Orlando and Phoenix, will be in win-or-go-home matchups Friday as the play-in tournament comes to a close and sees two teams grab the last two available spots on the playoff bracket.

CMPD: Overall crime is down 23% for Q1, but homicides are up

So far this year, 22 murders have been reported across Charlotte. That's compared to 16 in the same time frame in 2025.

4th of July tickets on sale Friday for Stars and Stripes Spectacular at Truist Field

America turns 250 this Fourth of July, and fireworks will be back at Truist Field! The Charlotte Knights are hosting Charlotte's Stars and Stripes Spectacular, marking the major milestone for our nation.