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CMPD POLICY CHANGE: The Department Will Stop Using Tear Gas & Stop No-Knock Warrants

Chief Jennings says the department will continue to deploy hand tossed canisters and aerosol OC. Otherwise known as pepper spray for crowd dispersal.

Racoon Tests Positive For Rabies In South Charlotte

A rabies alert was sent out to residents of Jameston Drive in south Charlotte after a racoon tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.

One Seriously Injured, Two Others Hurt After West Charlotte Shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say an investigation is underway after two people were shot in west Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Concord Police: Man, Girlfriend Charged With Sex Offenses Involving A Child

Concord Police say a man and his girlfriend are facing several charges including statutory rape of a child after an investigation.

Country Superstar Justin Moore To Headline Live Speedway Drive-In Concert October 22nd

For more than a decade, country music sensation Justin Moore has performed his chart-topping hits across the country. Next month, the Academy of Country Music Awards winner will bring Small Town USA to Charlotte Motor Speedway as part of the live Speedway Drive-In Concert Series on Thursday, Oct. 22.

CMPD: Missing 15-Year-Old Charlotte Teen Located

According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, a 15-year-old teen, that has been missing since Wednesday, has been located.

Visitors Allowed Into Nursing Homes Under Certain Conditions

Visitors are now allowed into nursing homes in North Carolina if those facilities meet certain conditions.

Celebrate These Local Coffee Shops That Give Back Not Just On National Coffee Day But Everyday

Raise your mug, for a day where the sweet smell of fresh brewed coffee will stick in your mind - National Coffee Day!

Mecklenburg County Seeing An Unprecedented Surge In Number of People Applying For Gun Permits

An Unprecedented surge. That's how Mecklenburg County's Sheriff describes the increase in the number of people buying guns.

Family Of A Charlotte Woman Brutally Murdered Nearly 30 Years Ago Continues Pushing For Answers

The murder of Viola Pendergrass is one of the oldest cases CMPD detectives are actively trying to solve. If you know anything about this case, call the police.

Cabarrus Co. School Board Votes to Censure Member Over Derogatory Word

The Cabarrus Co. Board of Education voted to censure one of its members on Monday night. Laura Blackwell got caught on an open mic using a derogatory word during last week's meeting.

Isolated Strong Storms Possible Tuesday - Stay Weather Aware!

A cold front brings the risk for minor flooding and strong storms on Tuesday. Fall feels build in through the end of the week!

AAA: Slight Uptick In Demand Pushes Gas Prices Upward In Carolinas

A slight uptick in gasoline demand has caused pump prices in the Carolinas to see a small increase, causing both North and South Carolina to make the nation’s top 10 largest weekly changes.

Analysis: Team Meeting Helped Panthers Bond, Record 1st Win

After an 0-2 start, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater began to wonder of his Carolina Panthers teammates: “Do we really know each other?”

Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing 63-Year-Old Matthews Man

At the request of the Matthews Police Department and the N.C. Center for Missing Persons the Silver Alert for the missing 63-year-old Matthews man, Kabi Rai, has been cancelled.

Panthers Beat Chargers 21-16 For Rhule’s First NFL Victory

Carolina was missing Christian McCaffrey, but got big efforts on defense and special teams to give coach Matt Rhule his first NFL victory.

Panthers Finally Win, Can They Keep It Going?

The Panthers beat the Chargers 21-16 for their first win of the season, giving head coach Matt Rhule his first NFL Victory. Can the Panthers keep it up? WCCB Charlotte's Kelli Bartik…