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In Charlotte, $1,500 gets you 960 square feet, the least apartment space in the state

According to a new study, the Queen City offers renters more room to stretch than most other major U.S. cities on a $1,500 budget.

Rise & Chime In: What's the best excuse you've used for being late?

The Rising Crew shares their excuses for being late.

Woman killed in Caldwell Co motorcycle crash

A Hickory woman died after she crashed her motorcycle in Caldwell County.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 16th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Saturday, August 16th.

CMPD investigating homicide in north Charlotte

CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after one person was shot and killed in north Charlotte early Sunday morning.

Gaston County Mugshots August 16th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Saturday, August 16th.

Insurance premiums to rise for NC state workers

North Carolina state leaders voted to raise health insurance premiums next year for state workers, that includes teachers.

Hurricane Erin reaches Category 5 strength

After undergoing rapid strengthening overnight Friday into Saturday, Hurricane Erin is now a Category 5 storm with core winds approaching 160 mph.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 15th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Friday, August 15th.

Gaston County Mugshots August 15th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Friday, August 15th.

25th annual Charlotte Pride Festival kicks off in new location

This year, organizers are expecting close to a quarter of a million people, making it the city's largest festival. There is a new location and new attractions to know before you go.

CMPD charges 98 people in connection to recent illegal street takeovers

This week alone, the department has filed criminal charges against 98 people they claim have been involved in those takeovers.

Local man convicted of dogfighting, sent to prison for at least 7.5 years

A judge sentenced 53-year-old Rico Pagan after he pleaded guilty to four counts of felony dogfighting and 13 counts of animal cruelty.

Lancaster man accused of sexual conduct with a minor and manufacturing child sex abuse material files

32-year-old William Abbott, Junior of Lancaster is facing 19 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Statesville man sentenced to up to 20 years behind bars after investigation that started when an unresponsive 13-month-old baby was taken to the hospital

Christopher Torres was charged with numerous felonies including First Degree Statutory Sex Offense, Statutory Rape, and Felony Child Abuse Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury.