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Four Arrested in JCSU Campus Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) Police Department, is conducting an investigation after a student was shot on the campus of JCSU.

Police Talk with Teens About Interactions with Law Enforcement

A concerted effort tonight from local police to open up discussions following deadly officer-involved shootings in Tulsa and North Charleston.

House Fire in West Charlotte Displaces Family

A family has been displaced from their home after it caught fire Saturday afternoon.

Man Held on $1 Million Dollar Bond For Sex Crimes with Children

A Rowan County man is being held in the Rowan County Detention Center on accused sex crimes involving children.

Four People Injured in West Charlotte Shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a shooting in the 3500 block of Bost Street Saturday morning.

Never Before Revealed Info About CMPD Deadly Shooting

Ofc. Wes Kerrick's attorneys filed a "not guilty" plea, as well as several motions that provide new insight into the shooting death of Jonathan Ferrell.

Belmont Police Chief Appeals Termination

The Belmont Police Chief is appealing his firing. The City Manager gave Charlie Franklin a notice of termination Friday.

Two Charged in Connection to Teen's Death

The cousin of a teen who was accidentally shot and killed in Lenoir is in jail, charged with involuntary manslaughter.

City Manager Outlines $4 Million Budget Cut Plan

The Charlotte City Council is trying to close the gap on a $22 million budget shortfall for next year. City Manager Ron Carlee says everything is on the table.

Controversy After Video Surfaces of Teacher Pushing Student

Video of what deputies say is a fight between a West Rowan High School teacher and student surfaced Friday.

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CMS Students Explore the Arts and Literacy at LiterArtsy Camp

Instead of sitting around at home, some CMS students used their out-of-class time to participate in "LiterArtsy Camp."

Student Captures Video Of Teacher Assaulting Classmate

An altercation at West Rowan High School left a teacher facing assault charges.

CMPD Officer Enters Not Guilty Plea In Fatal Shooting Of Unarmed Man

A CMPD officer charged with fatally shooting an unarmed man entered a not guilty plea Friday afternoon, according to his attorney.

State Bill Could Mean Felony Charges for Teens

There's a push in Raleigh to make the assault of a public school teacher by a student an automatic felony.

Jane the Virgin Wins Coveted Peabody Award

The awards are considered a greater honor than an Emmy.

DNA Helps Police Arrest Suspect In Cold Case Murder

DNA is credited with helping police make an arrest in a cold case murder that happened in Charlotte's Elizabeth neighborhood nearly three decades ago.