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Charlotte Car Thefts On Rise

CMPD says there have been more than 200 car thefts this year after owners leave keys inside their car.

Summer Program Helps Students Stay on Course

Charlotte's Project LIFT is working year round to help kids from disadvantaged neighborhoods get ahead, while staying out of trouble.

Panthers Fight Extreme Heat At Training Camp

The heat is on at training camp. After a day off to rest and recover, the Panthers returned to the practice field, ready to go.

Kerrick Trial: CSI, Homicide Detective Testify

Before the dash cam video, a crime scene investigator and the homicide detective who identified Ferrell both testified.

Kerrick Trial: Witnesses to Shooting Describe Dash Cam Video

After two years, the public can now view the dash cam video capturing the moments before Officer Wes Kerrick shot an unarmed Jonathan Ferrell ten times.

VIDEO: Dash Cam Video Released In Kerrick Trial

Dash cam video from the night Jonathan Ferrell was shot and killed by a CMPD officer was released in court Wednesday.

Investigation Continues At CMC Main After Suspicious Device Deemed Harmless

Around five o'clock Wednesday morning police, fire, and hazmat crews responded to a suspicious device found in an ambulance at CMC in Dilworth.

Police Investigate Fatal Accident On I-85 In Belmont

One person is dead after witnesses say he ran into the back of a stopped tractor trailor on I-85.

Samaritan's Purse, Volunteers Help Rebuild Burned Church

Volunteers from local churches are teaming up with Samaritan's Purse to help members of Briar Creek Baptist. They're gutting the inside of the burned building so it can be renovated.

Jadeveon Clowney's Father Charged With Attempted Murder

here's a bond hearing Wednesday morning for the father of an NFL player from our area facing attempted murder charges.

CMPD Connects With Community During National Night Out

Connecting with residents and building trust: that's CMPD's goal as officers take part in National Night Out.

Panthers Training Camp With Michael 'Blind Side' Oher

One of the Panthers' biggest off-season signings was Michael Oher. His story, documented in the movie The Blind Side...

Kerrick Trial: Dramatic Testimony From First Responder

During cross examination, the defense pointed out Officer Kerrick had injuries.

Kerrick Trial: Attorneys Argue Showing Photos of Ferrell's Body

Attorneys continue to argue about photos of Ferrell's body at shooting scene.

Charlotte Hydrant Flushing Water Away?

Thousands of gallons of water gushing out, while we are experiencing a drought, and the City of Charlotte is asking residents to conserve.

Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Most Needed Blood Types

The American Red Cross is facing an impending shortage of the most needed blood types. They have issued an urgent call for donors with O negative, B negative, and A negative blood.

Kerrick Trial: Tearful Testimony as Witnesses Recall Last Encounters with Ferrell

Eight witnesses testified Monday in the voluntary manslaughter trial for Officer Wes Kerrick.

FBI: 3 Local Men Made Explosives, Weapons To Fight US Government

Federal documents released on Monday reveal the plan of three Gaston County men who are accused of buying guns and making homemade explosives to use during an attack on the U.S. government.