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Sharp Increase in Snake Bites in Charlotte Area

Doctors are seeing a sharp rise in snake bites in the Charlotte area. MEDIC treated a man Tuesday for a copperhead bite in Huntersville.

A Murder Victim's Family Pleads For Information

The family of Charlotte's first murder victim in 2017 are still pleading for information months after the death.

I-77 Toll Lane Critics Displeased With Appeals Court Decision

Critics of the I-77 toll lanes project are not happy after an Appeals Court handed down their decision.

CMS Parents Start Petition To Delay Student Assignment Plan Vote

Parents are starting a petition asking CMS board members to delay their new student assignment plan.

SC 5th District Primary Race: Pope, Norman Head To Republican Runoff

Two colleagues in the South Carolina House will face off to be the Republican nominee in the race to replace former congressman Mick Mulvaney.

Statesville Man Faces Over 150 Child Sex Charges

Deputies have charged a 39-year-old man with over 150 child sex offenses that occurred between January 2010 and April 2017.

Greg Olsen Foundation Receives $125,000 From United Way As Part Of Walter Payton Man of the Year Finalist Honors

On Monday, United Way of Central Carolinas presented Panthers TE Greg Olsen and the Greg Olsen Foundation $125,000 as part of his Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year finalist honors.

Water Not To Blame For Dead, Sick Ducks Found At Freedom Park

Officials say walkers at Freedom Park found dead and sick ducks along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway Sunday evening.

Autopsy Released For Man Killed In January East Charlotte Officer Involved Shooting

A report from the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner says Josue Diaz died of multiple gunshot wounds during a road rage incident with an undercover CMPD officer back in January.

National Weather Service Confirms EF0 Tornado In Catawba County

The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday that an EF0 tornado touched down in Catawba County during Monday's storms.

Poison Center Cites Jump In Snake Bites In North Carolina

The number of North Carolina residents bitten by snakes in April increased nearly four-fold over the same period in 2016, and officials say mild winter weather may be to blame.

Police Need Help Identifying Robbery Suspect

Police need your help identifying an accused robbery suspect.

Silver Alert For Vester Thomas Crawford Canceled

UPDATE: Vester Crawford has been located.

Two Men Facing Burglary Charges In Lancaster County

Two men are facing charges stemming from several business burglaries that happened in Lancaster County.

Panthers Waive Safety Boston, Four Other Players

The Carolina Panthers have waived five players including safety Tre Boston, according to the team.

Bicyclist Dies After Colliding With Vehicle In Southwest Charlotte

Investigators say a bicyclist has died after colliding with a vehicle in southwest Charlotte.

Mother Of Teen Accused Of Killing 14-Year-Old In Mount Holly Charged With Accessory

Police say Eric Combs, the second suspect wanted in the murder of 14-year-old Taylor Smith, turned himself in to Montgomery County, Ohio authorities Tuesday and is currently in custody.