Police: 85-year-old man shoots, kills co-worker in Newton
Police say a workplace dispute led to a deadly shooting in Newton. 85-year-old Willard Black is charged with second degree murder.
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CMPD investigating homicide, say victim suffered trauma but won't reveal cause of death
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide in northwest Charlotte. It happened around 9:30 Thursday morning on Ciera Nichole Court.
7-year-old boy drowns in Charlotte neighborhood retention pond
A child rescued from a southwest Charlotte retention pond has died. We've learned that little boy was just seven years old.
Interim Mayor Applicant finalists interview in front of council
Five applicants vying to be the next mayor of Charlotte interviewed in front of city council Thursday afternoon.
Texas man charged in Mooresville shooting
A Texas man was arrested in connection to a shooting in Mooresville on Thursday.
Driver killed, 2 injured after SUV runs red light at Catawba County intersection, troopers say
One person died and two others were injured after a collision in Catawba County.
5 arrested after months-long drug trafficking investigation
Five people have been arrested in connection to an investigation into drug trafficking in Cleveland County.
Alexander County Schools board member shot, killed by co-worker in Newton, police say
An 85-year-old man is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing his co-worker in Catawba County.
Student-led intiative makes research more accessible
A student-led initiative is working to make academic research more accessible for middle and high school students.
Up 'n Adam: Carowinds opening Rip Roarin' Falls
Adam Wurtzel went to Carowinds to check out the construction for newly announced, record-breaking log flume ride Rip Roarin' Falls.
Cabarrus Co. Commissioner calls Juneteenth "a lie"
A Cabarrus County Commissioner is under fire for calling Juneteenth "a lie." Larry Pittman made those comments at Monday night's board meeting.
CMPD searching for missing mom of 3 who hasn't been seen in a week
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are urgently looking for a missing woman who was last seen a week ago in east Charlotte.
Sex offender arrested near local playground with children present
A sex offender has been arrested near a local playground.
Authorities: Sherrills Ford man encouraged 16-year-old to expose themselves on camera
A Sherrills Ford man is accused of child exploitation. The Catawba County Sheriff's Office arrested 30-year-old Dustin Lineberger last Friday.
NC House unanimously passes Dominique Moody Safety Act, now heads to the Senate
A North Carolina bill inspired by the tragic death of a six-year-old Charlotte girl is one step closer to becoming law.
Gov. Stein presents Order of the Long Leaf Pine awards to recipients
Governor Josh Stein honored some of Charlotte's most influential leaders with one of North Carolina's highest civilian awards.
CMPD investigating triple shooting that injures 2 juveniles and 1 adult
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a triple-shooting in Uptown Charlotte. We're told two of the people shot are juveniles.
And then there were five: Charlotte City Council narrows interim mayoral applicants
After hearing pitches from dozens of applicants, Charlotte City Council has narrowed a field of more than 100 applicants to five finalists in the search to replace outgoing Mayor Vi Lyles.
Child pulled from retention pond in Southwest Charlotte neighborhood
A child is in the hospital after Charlotte Fire crews rescued them from a retention pond in a Southwest Charlotte neighborhood. Medic says the child is at the hospital with life threatening injuries.
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