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911 Call Released After Two Family Pets Kill 86-Year-Old

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Police are working to find out if a deadly dog attack in South Charlotte could have been prevented. CMPD says two pit bulls killed 86-year-old Bessie Flowers inside…

Police Seek Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspect

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Armed Robbery Unit is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for an armed robbery in the University City Division.

Mecklenburg County Park And Recreation To Hire 75 Seasonal Lifeguards

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hiring 75 seasonal lifeguards to work at its aquatic facilities.

AG Cooper Says He Won't Defend Anti-LGBT Law In Court

North Carolina's attorney general said Tuesday he won't defend in court a new state law preventing Charlotte and other local governments from approving protections for LGBT people, calling it discriminatory and a "national embarrassment."

Seattle Mayor Bans City Employee Travel To North Carolina Over Non-Discrimination Bill

Seattle's mayor has banned city employee travel to North Carolina after a law was signed last week there preventing all cities and counties from passing anti-discrimination rules.

New York Bans Non-Essential Travel To North Carolina Over Non-Discrimination Bill

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has banned all non-essential state travel to North Carolina in the wake of that state's decision to overturn an ordinance on transgender rights.

Shooting Investigation Underway On Old Pineville Road

Police are investigating a shooting that took place early this morning on Old Pineville Road.

Dozens Of Suspected Charlotte Gang Members Arrested

More than two dozen suspected gang members or their affiliates are off the streets of Charlotte tonight.

Several Members of LGBT Community Sue North Carolina Over House Bill 2

All eyes are once again on North Carolina, following the announcement of a new lawsuit against the State over House Bill 2.

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Governor McCrory's Office Responds To ACLU Lawsuit Over Non-Discrimination Bill

Governor McCrory's office sent a response to the lawsuit filed in reference to the non-discrimination bill.

Final Four Teams Head To Houston

The NCAA tournament field has been whittled down to the Final Four and the North Carolina Tarheels are the only remaining number one seed, as the tournament heads to Houston for the final weekend of the college basketball season.

CMPD Officer Injured, 2 In Custody After Breaking & Entering

Two men are in custody after police say they broke into a home on Carrot Patch Drive this morning.

Lawsuit Filed Over North Carolina Non-Discrimination Bill

Opponents of a new North Carolina law blocking Charlotte and other local governments from passing anti-discrimination rules and requiring students to use bathrooms assigned to their biological sex have sued in federal court.