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CMPD Officer Charged In Fatal Accident With Pedestrian

In a news conference Wednesday afternoon, CMPD Chief Putney announced that Officer Phillip Barker has been charged with Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle.

Man Located And Arrested For Setting Girlfriend's Home On Fire While Pets Inside

Investigators have arrested a wanted Charlotte man after they say he set his girlfriend's home on fire, killing five pets.

Woman Charged With Running Illegal Daycare In Charlotte

Police say they arrested a woman for running an illegal daycare in Charlotte.

No Swim Advisory Lifted For Mt. Island Lake

The "No Swimming" advisory for McDowell Creek Cove on Mountain Island Lake has been lifted.

What's Happening with Moira Quinn

Moira Quinn from Charlotte Center City Partners stopped by to chat with the couch crew about this weekend's events.

Mary C: CMS' Superintendent Raises Eyebrows Over Staff Hires, Raises, New Positions

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools new superintendent has officially been on the job for less than a month but his recent staff hires, pay raises, and creating of new positions have already raised some eyebrows.

People Want Answers After Animal Shelter Euthanizes 4-Month-Old Puppy

Animal lovers are furious after the Anson County Animal Shelter euthanized a four month old puppy Tuesday.

Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Officially Enters Mayoral Race

Mayor Pro Tem Vi Lyles is officially running for mayor after filing at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections Tuesday.

Sunday Brunch In Huntersville And Parts Of Mecklenburg County Just Got A Little Better

Some local residents will be able to order a drink two hours earlier starting this Sunday.

County Leaders Promise Changes at Health Department after Audit

County leaders are promising big changes after an audit of the health department. The county brought in outside consultants and conducted an internal review after almost 200 women were not notified of pap smear results in February.

3 Arrested For Burglarizing Fort Mill Home

Police have arrested three suspects accused of breaking into a man's home and stealing over $6,500 worth of stuff.

Death Investigation Underway In East Charlotte

CMPD is investigating after a man was found dead on Biscayne Drive in east Charlotte.

Study Ranks Charlotte 24th On List Of 100 Best And Worst Cities To Drive In

Out of 100 of the country's largest cities, a recent study conducted by WalletHub ranked Charlotte as the 24th best city to drive in.

SBI Issues Phone Scam Warning

The State Bureau of Investigation has learned that the SBI’s main phone number, 919-662-4500, is being used in a scam asking for money. The public should know that the SBI would never solicit money from a private citizen.

Mississippi Update: 16 Dead In Worst Marine Crash Since 2005, Seven Were Stationed At Camp Lejeune, NC

Investigators picked through debris across a fire-blackened soybean field Tuesday to try to determine why a U.S. military plane slammed into the ground, killing all 16 people aboard in the deadliest Marine crash anywhere in the world in more than a decade.