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Panthers’ Davis Fined $48K For Hit on Bucs’ Humphries

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis was fined $48,620 by the NFL on Friday for his hit Sunday on Tampa Bay wide receiver Adam Humphries.

Food Waste Facility Cleaning Up Smelly Storage Spill

A disgusting smell in North Charlotte is finally being cleaned up. More than a week after nearby workers started complaining, the plant responsible for the foul odor has now shut down regular operations.

Men Grow Their Whiskers for 'Movember' Charity

Groups across the U.S. use the "Movember" movement, where they let their facial hair grow, to raise money and awareness for men's physical and mental wellness.

Investigation After Child Found Locked Out of Daycare

State regulators are investigating after a woman found a child locked out of a daycare in northwest Charlotte.

North Carolina To Distribute 40,000 Doses Of Naloxone To Fight Opioid Epidemic

North Carolina is making nearly 40,000 more units of life-saving medication available to help fight the opioid epidemic, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Join Harris Teeter To Fight Hunger In Your Community

Help Fight Hunger During the Month of November

Morganton Man Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Minor

A Morganton man has been charged with sex offenses involving a minor.

Pancakes & Beer 5K To Raise Funds For Uninsured

NC MedAssist, a non-profit free pharmacy for low-income, uninsured North Carolinians, is set to host the NC MedAssist Pancakes & Beer 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 4 at 9:00 am in SouthEnd.

Charlotte Makes Pitch for Amazon HQ2

We now know more about a Charlotte bid to land a second Amazon headquarters. But we don't know what kind of tax incentives may be thrown at the retail giant.

CDOT Crews Say They're Ready For Winter Weather

The Charlotte Department Of Transportation is prepped and ready for the winter weather season, as crews wrapped up training Thursday that put their skills to the test.

Registered Sex Offender Charged With Cherry Neighborhood Assaults

A registered sex offender is behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting three girls in a Charlotte neighborhood. Arrest warrants say the sex offender broke into a neighbor's home in the Cherry neighborhood, then sexually assaulted the girls.

Crisis Cleanup Working To Connect Residents With Recovery Agencies

Catawba County Emergency Services encourages residents to be aware of local and state resources available to help residents with recovery and clean-up efforts following last week’s damaging storms.

Dates Announced For Carolina Rebellion At Charlotte Motor Speedway

The 2018 Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion dates have been announced. The three day rock festival will be held on May 4, 5 & 6 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

3 Charged With Drug Trafficking In Union County

Deputies have charged three suspects and seized more than four ounces of heroin.

15-Year-Old Juvenile Charged After Carjacking, Police Chase

Police say they have charged a 15-year-old juvenile after a carjacking and police chase that originated in southeast Charlotte.

Shooting Investigation Underway In East Charlotte

Police are investigating after a person was shot in east Charlotte near East Sugar Creek Road.

Man Handcuffed, Duct-Taped To Chair During Chesterfield County Robbery

Investigators say a man was handcuffed and duct-taped to a chair during a robbery in Chesterfield County.

Don't Forget To Set Back Your Clocks On November 5, 2017

Get ready to turn your clocks back an hour or "fall back" as day light savings time comes to an end this year at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 5th. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before…

Widow Questions Safety of I-485 Cable Barriers After Husband's Deadly Accident

A Charlotte widow is raising concerns about the safety of cable barriers along I-485. Jennifer Vermillion's husband died after the barriers failed to stop his car from crossing into oncoming traffic.