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Matthews Police Lift Silver Alert on Missing Person

The Matthews Police Department have lifted the Silver Alert on Alemseghed Habtemarian, who has been safely located.

TMZ Releases Cocaine Arrest Video Of Former Panther Greg Hardy

TMZ has released the police video of former Carolina Panther Greg Hardy being arrested for cocaine possession in Texas.

Indian Trail Councilwoman Resigns

Indian Trail Councilwoman Amy Stanton says she is resigning to pursue other opportunities.

Concerned Citizen Helps Police Catch Larceny Suspects

Investigators say a concerned citizen helped police track down two suspects accused of breaking into a vehicle in south Charlotte.

Charlotte 49ers VS Wake Forest Demon Deacons Will Resume Wednesday At 6pm In New Location

After being forced to postpone due to inclement weather Tuesday night, officials say the game between the Charlotte 49ers and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will resume at a new location Wednesday evening.

Lightning Possibly To Blame For Huntersville House Fire

Officials say a lightning strike may have caused the fire that broke out in an attic Tuesday night.

Battle Over Barrier in East CLT Neighborhood

Barrier at Dion Ave. keeps cut-through drivers out, CDOOT considering removing it

Charlotte Teen Detained by ICE to Face Immigration Judge Again Next Week

A CMS student detained by ICE hopes a plea deal will give him a chance to finish high school in Charlotte. An immigration judge could decide whether or not to deport Gus Zamudio next week.

Severe Weather Brings Lightning, Strong Winds, And Hail To The Charlotte Area | PHOTOS

Check out these viewer photos that were sent in as severe thunderstorms pushed across the viewing area Tuesday night.

Smoke from White Creek Fire in Burke and Catawba Counties, Fire Now 30 Percent Contained

Residents of southern Burke and Catawba Counties are experiencing smoke this afternoon from the White Creek Fire, which is burning in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, and well within containment lines.

A Lincoln County School Is Taking Extra Precautions Over Growing Cold and Flu Concerns

School officials are asking for help from parents as the number of flu and cold related absences climb.

Wells Fargo: All ATMs Will Take Phone Codes, Not Just Cards

Wells Fargo plans to upgrade all 13,000 of its ATMs next week to allow customers to access their funds using their cellphones instead of traditional bank cards.

Apple Cuts Prices On Lower-End iPads, Releases Red iPhones

Apple is cutting prices on two iPad models and introducing red iPhones, but the company held back on updating its higher-end iPad Pro tablets.

Ashley Park Students Get A Surprise Visit From A Harlem Globetrotter

Barry White, Jr.'s students at Ashley Park PreK-8 School got a big surprise Tuesday when Harlem Globetrotter Zeus McClurkin stopped by to spread some goodwill.

DA Says Catawba County Deputy Acted Lawfully In Fatal November 2016 Shooting

The District Attorney for the 25th District of NC says the sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a suspect on November 28, 2016 did so lawfully.

Panthers' Cam Newton, Charles Johnson and Damiere Byrd To Undergo Surgical Procedures

Quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder), defensive end Charles Johnson (back) and wide receiver Damiere Byrd (knee) are undergoing surgical procedures that will sideline them during the Panthers’ offseason practice program.

Nearby Shooting Puts Two Salisbury Schools On Precautionary Lockdown

Police say Salisbury High School and Livingstone College were both placed on a precautionary lockdown for several hours Tuesday after a shooting in the area.