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Man Gets Life in Prison for Sex Trafficking in Charlotte

A North Carolina man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for operating a sex trafficking enterprise that recruited women and teens into prostitution.

Officials Release Photo Of Potential Witnesses To Fire That Killed Pineville Firefighter

Officials with the Mecklenburg Fire Marshal's Office have released a photo showing potential witnesses to the fire that killed a Pineville volunteer firefighter over the weekend.

Shots Fired During A Mini Mart Robbery In Gastonia

Police are investigating a robbery with shots fired at Ray's Mini Mart on Bessemer City Road.

Memorial Service For Fallen Firefighter To Be Held Saturday

A memorial service for a fallen firefighter has been set for Saturday. Richard Sheltra was killed while battling a three-alarm fire at a shopping center in Pineville.

Pineville Mourns Loss Of 20-Year Old Firefighter

We know lightning caused the fire that killed a 20 year old volunteer firefighter in Pineville. We also have radio traffic from that fire. Now the Pineville community is mourning the loss of a dedicated young man.

Couple Arrested After Infant Daughter Found With Fractured Bones

Deputies say two people were arrested after their infant child was found with serious injuries in Rowan County.

Police: Meat Salesman Arrested For Financially Exploiting Elderly Woman

Police say a salesman for Capital Meats has been arrested for trying to financially exploit an elderly woman.

Driver Hits Power Pole In Uptown, Abandons Car Police Say Was Stolen

CMPD is investigating an accident in Uptown Charlotte where a person hit a power pole and then left the car and took off.

CMPD Wanted: Michael Withers

CMPD needs your help locating a suspect wanted on multiple charges.

CMPD Investigating Shooting In NW Charlotte

Police are looking for a suspect after a woman was shot in front of her home Tuesday morning.

Police Identify Cramerton Man Killed By Train

Police are still trying to figure out why a man was on the tracks Monday night when a train hit and killed him.

Convicted Sex Offender Faces New Charges

A convicted sex offender in Iredell County faces new charges tonight, accused of peeping on a woman taking a shower.

McCrory Continues To Blame Charlotte For HB2 Fallout

Governor Pat McCrory continues to blame Charlotte city leaders for the fallout from House Bill 2.

Homeowner: Everything Went Really White

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Families dealt with some close calls during Monday's storms. Lightening sparked fires. Cars wrecked on flooded roads. Video captured flames shoot out of the ground 12 feet high outside a…