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Several CMS Schools in Desperate Need

The district has requested $798 million in funding to tackle its highest need projects.

Family Creates GoFundMe For Murdered 14-Year-Old, Taylor Smith

The family of Taylor Smith, who was found shot to death at a park in Mount Holly, has created a GoFundMe account to help lay her to rest.

Denver Man Sentenced For Killing His Grandmother In 2015

Chadwick Bean, 40, was sentenced Tuesday for the murder of his then 77-year-old grandmother in February 2015.

No Charges Expected In Lenoir Pedestrian Involved Accident

Police do not expect charges to be filed on a driver who hit a pedestrian Tuesday night.

Kaitlin's Awesome Adventure: Charlotte Museum of History

We're taking a step back in time with this week's Kaitlin's Awesome Adventures.

Lowell Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspects

Lowell Police are asking for help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a convenience store on Tuesday night.

Body Found In Catawba County Identified

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim whose body was found in the woods in on April 1st.

Man Accused of Murdering Middle School Student Has Lengthy Criminal History

18-year-old Darvon Fletcher accused of killing 14-year-old Taylor Smith

Bill To Improve Weather Forecasts, Study Radar Gaps Heads To President's Desk

The National Weather Service would have to boost research — including some from private companies — to improve forecasts and storm warnings under a bill headed to the president's desk.

Suspect Wanted In Connection To Two Charlotte Motel Robberies

CMPD is trying to identify the man caught on surveillance after two armed robberies at west Charlotte motels.

One Shot In North Charlotte Shopping Center

CMPD is investigating after a person was shot near a shopping plaza in north Charlotte.

Officials Say Child Playing With Lighter Caused NoDa Apartment Fire That Seriously Injured Girl

Officials say they determined the apartment fire in NoDa that seriously injured a 7-year-old was accidentally started while she was playing with a lighter.

East Charlotte Man Accused of Kidnapping, Murder Waived Extradition

An East Charlotte man accused of killing his parents and kidnapping his niece will be back in Charlotte soon. Curtis Atkinson Junior waived extradition in a Washington, DC court a day after his niece called 9-1-1 from his car.