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Bessemer City Athletic Director Arrested For Having Inappropriate Relationship With Student

A Bessemer City High School athletic director accused of kissing and fondling a female student is in jail.

Child Abuse Case Leads To DSS Overhaul

The Wanda Sue Larson child abuse case led to a complete overhaul of the Union County DSS program.

Slowpoke Drivers Could Get A Ticket

NC Senator Jeff Tarte is sponsoring a slowpoke bill, that would make it illegal to drive in the passing lane at less than the speed limit.

Ron Rivera Stresses Importance Of Hiring Veterans

The workshop's goal is to educate companies about the experience veterans can bring to the job.

Officer Shot In Head While Serving Warrant

Officer James Holland and two other officers were trying to serve a bench warrant when they say 51-year-old William Kernan opened fire.

Wanda Sue Larson Accepts Plea Deal in Child Abuse Case

A former Union County DSS Supervisor pleads guilty to child abuse. Now Wanda Sue Larson could be out of prison within days.

CMPD Body Cameras Expected To Ship In Second Quarter Of 2015

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has ordered the 1,400 body cameras approved for purchase by the Charlotte City Council.

Bees Swarm A Car In Bank Parking Lot Near Uptown

A man walks out of a bank in Charlotte to find part of a car covered with bees!!

Gaston County Woman Surrenders To Face Child Abuse Charges

A Gaston County woman, who was wanted in connection with an investigation from earlier this month, has turned herself in to face charges of child abuse.

Two Huntersville Schools Placed On Lockdown Following Threat

Barnette Elementary in Huntersville was placed on lockdown at 11:15 am because of a telephone threat.

Students Recognized in 'Do The Write Thing Essay Challenge'

MPD is working with local middle schoolers to reduce youth violence in the Queen City.

Charlotte Business Owners Speak Out For, Against 'Religious Freedom' Bill

Major backlash Monday over 'Religious Freedom' legislation circulating in several states, including in North Carolina. Governor Pat Mccrory spoke out against the proposed legislation.

Man Charged in Shooting Death of Anson Co. Sheriff's Granddaughter

A man charged in the shooting death of the Anson County Sheriff's granddaughter is expected to answer to his charges in court tomorrow.

Two Charged In Hudson Murder

An autopsy is being conducted after deputies found the body of 34-year-old Marcus Devlin Saturday night in his home on Free Mason Road in Hudson.

NC DOT Holds Independence Blvd. Toll Lane Meeting

An NC DOT plan to build toll lanes on Independence Boulevard from Uptown to Matthews was up for debate in east Charlotte Monday night.

Anson County Sheriff's Granddaughter Found Dead, SBI Investigating

The SBI is investigating after the Anson County Sheriff's granddaughter was found dead.

One Injured in Attempted Waffle House Robbery

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after an armed attempted robbery happened at the Waffle House on Stetson drive in East Charlotte.

Public Hearings Set for Proposed Toll Lanes on Independence Boulevard

Pay a toll or deal with the traffic. Those options - on the table this week as residents will get their chance to speak out on a plan to build toll lanes.