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Police: 1 stabbed in Northwest Charlotte

One person is in the hospital after a stabbing in Northwest Charlotte Saturday night.

Human bones found in Iredell County woods

Authorities are trying to identify human bones found in the woods of Iredell County.

Man arrested, charged in Gastonia homicide

The Gastonia Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Friday on Jefferson Avenue.

Man arrested after Mint Hill SWAT standoff

Police have a man in custody after a SWAT standoff at a Mint Hill apartment complex.

Two Shot in Busy Charlotte Intersection

A shootout in a busy North Charlotte intersection New Years Day. Local police heard the gunshots and stopped it in progress. CMPD says quick reaction by officers may have prevented the first murder of 2016.

Gastonia's First Murder of 2016 Under Investigation

Police in Gastonia are investigating the first murder of the year off Jefferson Avenue.

Mothers of Murdered Offspring Remember Victims

The first day of 2016 was a solemn one for the families of local murder victims. CMPD investigated 62 murders in 2015. That's 20 more than the year before.

Area Ski Slopes Reopen with Cooler Weather

The new year means a new chance to hit the slopes. Several area ski resorts are planning to reopen this weekend because of the cooler weather.

Two men arrested after Union Co. break-in

Union County Sheriff's deputies arrested two men after deputies say they broke into a home in Marshville.

Police: Man arrested after stealing, wrecking patrol car

A man is in custody today after police say he stole and wrecked an officer's patrol car early Friday morning.

Charlotte Rings In 2016

Just hours away from the official start of the new year, thousands of people packed Uptown.

Gaston Co. Murder Suspect Arrested in Charlotte

A man was found dead in the trunk of a burning car in Gaston County. CMPD has arrested a suspect, saying the murder happened here in Charlotte.

Road Washes Away, Traps Residents

A big chunk of Brook Forest Drive collapsed under Wednesday night's intense rains.

Flooding Left Crawl Spaces, Homes Soaked

The rain from Wednesday may be gone, but plenty of people still have messes to clean up because of all the flooding. Restoration professionals say don't under estimate the damage water under your home can cause.

Police: Body found in Gaston Co. may be connected to Charlotte shooting

A body found in a burning vehicle in Gaston County may be connected to a shooting in Charlotte, according to police.

Medic: 2 taken to hospital after South Charlotte shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to a shooting Thursday morning in South Charlotte.

Cam Newton tweets that he's a father

Cam Newton is a father.

Rains Cause Flooding at Albemarle Shopping Center

The shopping center was evacuated as water surged into store fronts, but the possible source of that water may be more problematic than a flooded creek.