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Mecklenburg County Breaks Ground On Next Phase Of Mathews' Sportsplex

Representatives from the Town of Matthews and Mecklenburg County broke ground Monday on phase two of the $32 million Sportsplex Facility.

Gastonia Suspect Charged With Attempted 2nd Degree Murder In Custody

Gastonia Police have confirmed that Antoine Allen, Sr., has turned himself in to officials.

Camp Thunderbird Counselor Drowns After Jumping From Buster Boyd Bridge

A 19-year-old Camp Thunderbird counselor drowned Monday morning, after he jumped off the Buster Boyd Bridge.

Local Churches Taking Extra Security Precautions After Charleston Shooting

Local congregations are trying to make sure their services are welcoming, but safe.

Mail Carrier Killed After Tree Falls on Truck Has Been Identified

The mail carrier in Denver, NC who died after a 60-foot tree crashed down on her mail truck has been identified.

New Orleans Police Officer Killed while Transporting Suspect

A veteran New Orleans police officer has been shot and killed while transporting a suspect to the city jail.

Carolina Panthers Donate $100,000 to Families of Charleston Shooting Victims

The Carolina Panthers have donated $100,000 to the families of the victims of the Charleston Church shooting.

UPDATE: 4 Charged In West Charlotte Murder

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a murder that happened early Saturday morning.

Heroes Convention Friday | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from Heroes Convention Friday June, 19th at Charlotte Convention Center.

Charlotte Residents Escape Heat In City Spraygrounds

With temperatures well above 90 degrees for the 10th day in a row, kids at Veterans Park enjoyed cooling off, while parents were just glad to get out of the house.

Triple Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty

A judge sentenced 57-year-old Donald Kincaid to at least 120 years in prison.

Is it Time to Arm Our Churches?

Charlotte church leaders are looking at what they can do to keep congregations safe, and taking advantage of a local program to do so.

Accident Leaves One Dead On Billy Graham Parkway

Police say Andrea Elizabeth Vallejo, 21, was traveling down Billy Graham Parkway when she ran of the road and struck a tree.

Emanuel AME Shooting Suspect Returns To Charleston

Federal and local officials are thanking the woman who spotted Roof's car in King's Mountain.

Keeping Churches Safe

The deadly attack on Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina has local houses of worship on edge.

Charlotte Residents Honor Those Lost In Charleston Shooting

People packed a prayer service in Uptown Charlotte Thursday night to honor the nine victims killed at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina.