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Pet of the Week: Meet Polo

For this week’s Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Polo!

CMPD Investigating Homicide In Southwest Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide that left one dead and one critically injured.

4th Of July Celebration Can Trigger PTSD For Veterans

4th of July is of course a celebration of America's independence, but how we celebrate sometimes hurts those who fought for that independence. Parades, cookouts, and of course the fireworks.

Pyro Shows Prepares For 4th Of July SkyShow 2023 At Truist Field

SkyShow 2023 is put on by Pyro Shows and will last roughly 22 minutes.

Four People Shot in North Charlotte

The victims were taken to the hospital. Two are suffering life-threatening injuries.

16-Year-Old Charlotte Student Drowns In Lake Norman

Austin, a 16-year-old rugby standout, went missing while boating on Lake Norman Saturday. NC Wildlife tells WCCB that the teen jumped off the boat and went into distress. His body was recovered the next day.

Knights & Pyro Shows East Coast Prepare For SkyShow

Pyro Show East Coasts prepares for 20-plus minute fireworks show at Truist Field days before the 4th of July.

Suspect Arrested After A Woman Is Shot And Left On The Side Of Highway In Lincoln County

A man wanted in connection with shooting his wife several times and pushing her from a vehicle on Highway 321 has been arrested in Knoxville, Tennessee, according to a news release.

Charlotte Hornet's Sign Second Overall Prick Brandon Miller

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today the team has signed Brandon Miller, the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft

Whitewater Center Will No Longer Feature A Fireworks Display On July 3rd Or 4th

The Whitewater Center confirmed via Facebook there will no longer feature a fireworks display on July 3rd or 4th.

A New Chick-Fil-A Is Coming To Charlotte's University Area

Construction for a new Chick-Fil-A restaurant has begun. The restaurant will be replacing the Hardee's on University City Boulevard.

New DIY Skatepark Coming To East Charlotte

A partnership between Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation and Charlotte Skate Foundation put the plan into action, giving skaters a new home after a popular skate park on the former Eastland Mall site was shut down several months ago.

Family Of Woman Killed In Shooting Says Charge Against Boyfriend Is Wrong

Talia Petoia was shot and killed this past March in North Carolina. Her boyfriend at the time was Tyler Laughter, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter.

'Samaritan House' Receives $450,000 In Donations While Closing For 90 Days

A non-profit helping homeless recover from medical treatment is set to reopen it's doors.

Poor Air Quality Returns to Charlotte, Central & Eastern Portions of U.S.

While the nastiest air is staying to our north, the Queen City smoke is certainly no joke.

AAA Activates 'Tow to Go' In Charlotte For Independence Day Weekend

As AAA prepares to rescue more than 393,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Independence Day weekend, it will also provide a free service in effort to keep impaired drivers off the road. The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program in Charlotte and other select states offering a safe ride for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles.