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Lockdown Lifted At Two CMS Schools

School officials say Harding High School and Westerly Hills Academy have been placed on lockdown Wednesday morning due to police activity in the area.

Argument Leads To Fourth Homicide In A Week After Shooting In NW Charlotte

UPDATE: CMPD has identified the victim in the shooting in northwest Charlotte Tuesday night.

Homeowners Anxious for Hydrants After Massive Fire

Fire destroyed one home, firefighters had to truck in water from nearly a mile away

Commissioners Sound Off Over Health Department HIPAA Breach

Another major mess up at the Health Department could cost the county thousands of dollars in federal HIPAA fines. The County Health Department released the private information of as many as 1200 patients.

Judge Issues "Voluntary Departure" for Charlotte Teen Detained by ICE

A Charlotte teen detained by ICE will be forced to leave the country but may have a chance to eventually return. 18-year-old Gus Zamudio was granted "voluntary departure" by a Federal Immigration Judge Tuesday.

Municipal Charter School Bill Filed By Representative Brawley

On Tuesday, Rep. Bill Brawley filed a bill that would give Matthews and Mint Hill the power to apply for and operate charter schools.

Taylorsville Man Faces Child Pornography Charges After Undercover Investigation

A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday after investigators say he distributed child pornography to undercover agents.

UPDATE: Police Locate Missing Autistic Man

Police need help locating a missing Autistic man in Charlotte.

Dowd YMCA Will Break Ground To Expand Impact In Community

Since 1960, the Dowd YMCA has served as Charlotte’s front porch, welcoming new neighbors to the community and helping Charlotteans make lasting personal and social change in their lives and in the community.

Lockdown Lifted At Harding University High School

CMS officials say a lockdown has been lifted at Harding University High School after reports of police activity in the area.

POLICE: Man Charged With Attempted Murder Cuts Off Electronic Monitoring Device

Police are searching for 19-year-old Sydney Mercer for reportedly cutting off his court ordered electronic monitoring device.

Lawmakers Split on the Cost of HB2

The AP says House Bill Two will cost more than $3.76 billion in a dozen years

Get The Scoop On Crimes Involving Poop

Two crimes, two opposite sides of the city, but with one common element.... a bag of animal poop.

Coaches: Carolina Final Four Advantage To Fade After Tipoff

Coaches for Oregon, South Carolina and Gonzaga concede Roy Williams and his North Carolina players have an advantage when it comes to knowing how to deal with the spotlight during Final Four week.