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Three Arrested In Case Of Murdered Lancaster Business Owner, Murder Suspect Still Wanted

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office has made three arrests in the case of a Lancaster business owner, who was murdered in front of his home.

Lincoln County Man Faces Multiple Child Sex Charges

A 34-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two children multiple times between October 2009 and August 2014.

Fidget Spinners Named Among Possible Summer Hazards For Kids

The wildly popular fidget spinners that seem to be in the hands of the half the children in the U.S. are also potentially dangerous, a consumer watchdog group warned Wednesday.

Four Arrested For Guns, Drugs In Steele Creek

Four people were arrested for possession of guns and drugs after police received a call regarding a disturbance in the Steele Creek area on Tuesday.

Missing 68-Year-Old Woman Located

UPDATE: Barbara Jean Brooks has been located and is safe.

Three People Killed In Two Separate Charlotte Shootings Identified

The CMPD has identified all three victims of Tuesday night's two homicide cases.

Reliving the Glory Days with Glory Day Apparel

Glory Days Apparel is a local clothing line here in Charlotte that's all about capturing that feeling of nostalgia.

Charlotte Hornets Acquire Dwight Howard and the 31st Selection in NBA Draft

Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced that the team has acquired center Dwight Howard and the 31st overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Marco Belinelli, Miles Plumlee and the 41st overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.

Man with Heroin Discovered in McDonald's Bathroom

A man is behind bars after passing out in a McDonald's bathroom in Southeast Charlotte.

Family Pleading for Answers after College Student Killed in West Charlotte

Wednesday CMPD Chief Kerr Putney will announce new efforts to fight violent crime this summer. The efforts come as the family of Charlotte's 43rd homicide victim this year pleads for help finding his killer.

NAACP Holds Charlotte Mayoral Candidate Forum

The NAACP hosted a candidate forum Tuesday night at Trinity Episcopal School in Uptown.

Fire Hydrants Being Installed In Mint Hill Neighborhood

Fire hydrants will soon be installed in Ashe Plantation after fire destroyed a house in March.

Cabarrus County Deputies Investigating After Dead Goat Found On Roadside

Officials are investigating after another disturbing discovery on the side of a local road.

Republican Ralph Norman Wins SC Race For The 5th Congressional District

Republican Ralph Norman has won a special election to fill the South Carolina congressional seat vacated by Mick Mulvaney, who resigned to work for President Donald Trump's administration.

Former Health Director of the Year Named County’s Interim Health Director

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio announced today that former Wake and Buncombe County Health Director Alma (Gibbie) Harris, MSPH, BSN, RN will become the interim director for Mecklenburg’s Public Health Department starting next week.

One Person Is Dead After Being Thrown From Their Vehicle Tuesday Afternoon

Police are investigating a fatal accident that happened Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Jake Alexander Boulevard and Faith Road.

Board of County Commissioners Approves 2018 Budget, 2019-23 Capital Improvement Plan

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners approved two budget plans during its regular meeting on Tuesday night.

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Earns Charlotte's First Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is the first Charlotte hospital to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers.