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Student on Bike Struck in Hit and Run

A student riding a bicycle was injured in a hit and run Thursday morning.

Harvey Damage Continues as Local Groups Find Ways to Help Victims

Right now, the storm is down to tropical depression status as it moves north from southwestern Louisiana, where it is expected to dump as much as another six inches of rain across several states.

Police Investigating Accident that Shutdown Freedom Drive

Police are investigating an earlier accident that shutdown inbound Freedom Drive at Cheshire Avenue.

Opposition to CMS Bond Package in Northern Mecklenburg County

This fall voters will decide whether to approve a nearly $1 Billion bond package for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The money would go toward building new schools and replacing others. But leaders in one part of the county say they're being left out.

Charlotte Faith Groups Collecting Donations for Texas Flood Victims

Relief is coming from all over the country for the Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas and that includes here in Charlotte. Several faith organizations are collecting supplies and monetary donations to send to those in need in the Houston area.

Charlotte Fire Among N.C. Swift Water Rescue Teams To Deploy To Texas

Charlotte Fire Department personnel will make up one of five swift water rescue teams from North Carolina being deployed to Texas to assist with search and rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Two Shot In NW Charlotte Drive-by

Police say two men were hit during a drive-by shooting in northwest Charlotte Wednesday night.

Weather Forces CMS To Reschedule Several Varsity Football Games For Thursday, 8/31

CMS officials say two high school varsity football home games and one away game have been rescheduled for Thursday, August 31st due to weather concerns.

Amber Alert Canceled After Missing Lenoir Child Found In Tennessee

Police say Zachary Watson and Rylee Watson were located in Knoxville, TN.

CMPD Searching For Missing 28-Year-Old Male

CMPD needs help finding a missing 28-year-old Hispanic male who they say has a diminished mental capacity.

Mallard Creek Road Reopens After Crews Repair Massive Sink Hole

Mallard Creek Road near Johnston Oehler Road will reopen Wednesday afternoon after being closed for more than two weeks due to a massive sink hole.

US Senators Call On FDA To Ban Sale Of Menthol Cigarettes

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is calling for a ban on menthol cigarettes, arguing that tobacco companies disproportionately target African-Americans when they market and promote the cigarettes.

Cam Newton Shares Instagram Video After First Preseason Action

Check out the music video Cam Newton shared on Instagram after playing in his first preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Charlotte Tops The List For Millennial Migration

Charlotte, North Carolina tops the list for net migration by Millennials, according to a study by SmartAsset.

Undercover Officer Robbed, Kidnapped During Arranged Drug Deal In Rowan County

Three men are facing serious felony charges after they reportedly robbed and kidnapped an undercover officer during a drug deal.

Salisbury Police Search for Murder Suspect

Police are searching for Eric George Hyman, who is wanted for first degree murder, first degree burglary, and shooting into an occupied dwelling.

CMPD Searching for Armed and Dangerous Murder Suspect

CMPD Homicide Detectives have identified Darius Jordan Perry as a suspect in the August 24, 2017 murder of De’Monte RaShawn Perkins.

Local Red Cross Volunteers Deployed to Texas, Assisting with Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort

The American Red Cross is working around the clock along the Gulf Coast to help the thousands of people whose lives have been devastated by Tropical Storm Harvey.