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CMPD says it arrested teens and cited adults at weekend teen takeover in University Area

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say they proactively responded to a teen takeover in University City on Saturday.

Safety Committee To Discuss Teen Takeovers

In bid to curb "teen takeovers," City Council to look at ways to keep teens from ignoring Charlotte curfews

Charlotte City Council's Safety Committee will address teen takeover concerns in their meeting on Tuesday.

Pineville Police: Father arrested, charged after stabbing five-year-old son to death

Family and friends are remembering a five-year-old boy, stabbed to death, allegedly by his father in Pineville.

New Billboards Go Up In Effort To Find Man's Killers

New billboards go up in Gastonia in effort to find local man's killers

There are two new billboards in Gastonia. Police are hoping they spark new leads in a murder that happened nearly five years ago.

CMPD identifies victim in deadly shooting, says they are not looking for suspects

Police have identified the victim after a deadly shooting in east Charlotte. Investigators say 31-year-old Jaqualla Simmons was found shot on Wallace Road near East Independence Boulevard around 7:00 Sunday morning.

CMPD asking for tips after two teen girls are shot on on-ramp & drive themselves to hospital

Police say two teens were hurt after a shooting on East Independence Boulevard. It happened around 8:00 Friday night.

CMPD identifies victim in deadly double shooting in north Charlotte

We've learned the name of the victim in a deadly double shooting in north Charlotte.

Charlotte City To Reassess Data Center Convo

Charlotte City Council to reassess conversation around data centers

The City of Charlotte says it will reassess how it's approaching the conversation around data centers.

Hundreds gather for weekend protest of Morrison Family YMCA sale

Hundreds of people gathered over the weekend to protest the closure of the Morrison Family YMCA.

Lightning Strike Possible Cause Of Mobile Home Fire

Charlotte Fire Dept. helmet cam captures intense video of possible lightning-strike fire

Must-see video video from a Charlotte Firefighter's helmet cam. It shows the flames as crews battled a mobile home fire on Friday afternoon in northeast Charlotte.

Home in Huntersville badly damaged by fallen tree during storm

A home in Huntersville was badly damaged on Friday after the strong winds send a tree into the home.

West Charlotte neighbor rescues man trapped in car by fallen tree

The homeowner says he went outside to move his car after seeing the tree swaying in the wind. The tree then fell on his house and on the car, trapping him inside.

16yo Girl Dies After Tree Crashes Into Home

16-year-old girl dies after tree crashes into her Huntersville home

Family members say a 16-year-old girl has died after a tree crashed into a home in Huntersville.

Preliminary report shows Sen. Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection

A preliminary report from the D.C. Medical Examiner's Office shows Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection.

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Jessica Fickenscher named general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway

Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith today announced the promotion of longtime executive Jessica Fickenscher to general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, elevating one of the company's most respected leaders to oversee daily operations at America's Home for Racing.