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Church To Take Stand In Support Of HB2

A church is taking a stand for House Bill 2, throwing their support behind the controversial legislation.

Grier Heights Hosts Postponed National Night Out

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Rain washed away National Night Out for one Charlotte neighborhood last week, but CMPD and community leaders made sure Grier Heights got their moment in the sun. The event was back…

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CMPD Chief Putney Speaks About Officer-Involved Shooting

A police chase out of Charlotte has ended with an officer involved shooting in Catawba County, according to investigators.

Police Say Man Assaulted Baby While Fighting With Two Women

Gastonia Police arrested a man they say assaulted a baby while fighting with two women Tuesday outside of the Gaston County Magistrate's Office.

York Police Say Man Forced 3 Children To Have Sex Together, Gave Them Marijuana

Police have arrested a York County man they say forced his girlfriend's children to have sex with each other and smoke marijuana.

Shooting Investigation In North Charlotte

Police are investigating after a person was shot in the hand overnight in north Charlotte.

Suspected Charlotte ISIS Recruiter will Remain in Jail

A Charlotte man accused of supporting and recruiting for ISIS will remain in the Mecklenburg County Jail while he awaits trial. A Federal Judge refused to release Erick Hendricks during a detention hearing Tuesday.

USNWC Opening Rapids After Brain-Eating Amoeba Death

Rafting will resume at the U.S. National Whitewater Center Wednesday.

Protests Over CMS Anti-Bullying Policy

A large protest outside of the Government Center in Uptown ahead of Tuesday's Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board Meeting, with the district's anti-bullying policy at the center of the controversy.

Person Killed In Weddington Fire Identified

Tonight we know that the person found inside a burning home in Weddington was a former Union County Assistant District Attorney.

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Rivera, Team Captains visit AME Emanuel Art Gallery in Spartanburg

The pads were set aside on Monday afternoon as the team's head coach brought his six team captains to The Johnson Collection -- an art gallery in the heart of Spartanburg.

Former UNC Football coach Bill Dooley Passes away at 82

Former University of North Carolina and Wake Forest University football coach Bill Dooley has passed away at the age of 82.

Officials: Victim Found Dead In Weddington Home Was Former Assistant District Attorney

Officials with the Union County Sheriff's Office say the body was discovered in a truck located in the basement of the home.

American Airlines Flight Lands Safely In Charlotte After Pressurization Issue

Officials with American Airlines confirm a flight has landed safely after the pilot was alerted to a possible pressurization issue inside the plane.

Police Identify Man Killed By Amtrak Train In Cheraw Monday

Cheraw Police Chief Keith Thomas has identified the victim as 45-year-old Timothy Kelly.

Couple Charged With Murder In Toddler's Death

Disturbing details out tonight on the death of a Charlotte toddler police now have ruled a homicide. The medical examiners office says the two year old had burns and bruises both new and old.