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Ford Recalls 117,000 Trucks, SUVs Over Safety Defect

Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 117,000 vehicles because the bolts in the seat, seat belt or seat belt buckle may fracture.

Get A Commemorative Dale Jr. Bobblehead When You Buy 2 Bank Of America 500 Tickets

Fans feeling mixed emotions about Dale Earnhardt Jr. making his final Monster Energy Cup Series start at Charlotte Motor Speedway have reason to smile with news of the speedway’s latest promotion, which is sure to leave avid supporters nodding their heads in delight.

CMPD Searching For Double Homicide Suspect, One Victim Found In Trunk Of Car At Hospital

Police in north Charlotte are trying to solve a double homicide that happened in a neighborhood on Red Clay Lane.

Cam Newton Throws At Training Camp Following Shoulder Surgery

Cam Newton was "limited", but throwing, at the first practice of Carolina Panthers training camp at Gibbs Stadium on the campus of Wofford College.

Teen Shooting Victim Dies, Suspect Charged With Murder

Police have charged the man they say shot and killed a 17-year-old in southeast Charlotte Monday night.

Red Cross Shelter at Albemarle Road Middle School Set to Close

After staffing and operating a shelter for residents displaced by the fire at Woodscape Apartments in east Charlotte, a plan is now in place to close the Red Cross shelter located at Albemarle Road Middle School.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Manhunt in Pisgah National Forest Comes to End With Suspects' Capture

An armed suspect is in custody after a six day manhunt in the Pisgah National Forest.

Red Cross Says Fire Victim Families Can't Find Affordable Housing

Dozens of families still living in a Red Cross shelter more than a week after fire destroyed their apartments. The Red Cross says it can't find homes for the victims because Charlotte has a shortage of affordable housing.

Closures Coming To Bridges On I-85 Widening Corridor

As work continues on the I-85 widening project in Cabarrus County, the N.C. Department of Transportation will be closing bridges on Brantley Road and Centergrove Road starting on Tuesday, August 1, weather permitting.

Man Charged In Domestic Violence Incident Bonds Out, Goes After Girlfriend

Deputies say a 20-year-old man out on bond for domestic violence charges stabbed his girlfriend's friend and assaulted her mother.

Suspect With Ankle Monitor Charged With Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins And Thefts

Police say a teen with an ankle monitor is responsible for stealing one vehicle, breaking into several others, and stealing multiple items.

Suspect Charged With Robbing A West Charlotte Motel

Police have charged 41-year-old Dennis Brown with robbing a west Charlotte Country Inn and Suites Monday morning.

Driver Charged In Multi-Vehicle Accident That Shutdown Part Of I-77 North Wednesday Morning

I-77 North has been reopened and a driver has been charged following a multi-vehicle accident early Wednesday morning.

Mother Charged After 10-Year-Old Child Killed In Lenoir Wreck

The mother of a 10-year-old child who was killed in a wreck in Lenoir is facing charges.

Panthers' Jonathan Stewart Arrives At Training Camp In Custom 'Duckmobile' Audi

Panthers Jonathan Stewart pulls up to training camp in custom 'Duckmobile' Audi A8 L.

Time Out Youth Center To Host Grand Opening Of New Home On August 20th

The Grand Opening of Time Out Youth Center’s new building will be held on Sunday, August 20 at their “Forever” home at 3800 Monroe Road, Charlotte.

Man Arrested For Breaking Into West Charlotte Business

Police say they arrested a man for breaking into a business in west Charlotte early Monday morning.

Hickory Furniture Mart Hosts Furniture Festival And Clearance Sale

For years, people have traveled to Hickory to purchase their furniture in a region where quality craftsmanship, diverse selection, superior design and down home friendly customer service is well- known around the world.