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NASCAR Overhauls Race and Playoff Format

NASCAR is dramatically changing its format for the upcoming season, cutting every race into stages that reward points in hopes of make every lap matter.

Two Arrested After Breaking Into A Handicapped Man's Home, Holding Him At Gunpoint

Two suspects have been arrested, one charged, after police say they broke into a handicapped man's home and held the owner at gunpoint.

Gastonia Man Gets 25 Years For Drug Conspiracy

Alex McCoy, 32, will spend the next 25 years in prison on multiple charges including felony drug conspiracy.

Repair Work Closes Part Of Providence Road In South Charlotte Beginning This Afternoon

Officials with the NC Department of Transportation and Piedmont Natural Gas say one lane of Providence Road will be closed this afternoon for repairs.

Police Search for Wanted Criminal, Santario Tehron

Santario Tehron Boyd is Wanted For Common Law Robbery, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

Goodwill to Sell Furniture and Photographs Donated by Carolina Panthers

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont will sell furniture and framed photography donated by the Carolina Panthers, many of which have been housed in Bank of America Stadium since the NFL team's inception.

Charlotte Pastor, Wife Expecting Twins After Losing Sons In Crash

A Charlotte couple who lost their two sons in a wreck in 2015 has announced they are expecting twins.

Former North Carolina GOP Rep. Ruth Samuelson Dies at 57

A former Republican leader in the North Carolina House has died seven months after announcing she had ovarian cancer.

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Charlotte Women's March | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from Women's March on Charlotte.

Police Release Name Of Pedestrian Killed In North Charlotte Accident

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed in north Charlotte.

State Lawmakers Return to Raleigh Wednesday

State lawmakers head back to Raleigh Wednesday for a new session.

Police Search For Suspects After Vandalism In Downtown Boone

Boone Police need the public’s help in trying to find several suspects accused of vandalizing several buildings and police car in downtown Boone.

Overnight Shooting At Salisbury Hookah Bar

Salisbury PD is investigating a shooting in the area of the King Tut Hookah Bar at 5 Easy Street.

Kidd-Gilchrsit, Batum Lead Hornets Past Nets 112-105

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 17 points and 14 rebounds for Charlotte, which avenged a 120-118 loss to the Nets on Dec. 26 in which Randy Foye beat them with a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Women's March Attracts Thousands in Uptown

Mirroring similar marches across the country, crowds swelled in Uptown Charlotte Saturday. Women, men, and children filled the streets holding signs and chanting.