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Owner Of 'Play Spanish' Summer Camp Charged With 2 Additional Counts Of Sexually Assaulting A Child

'Play Spanish' owner, Ricardo Mata was arrested again last week after officials say he took indecent liberties with another child last fall.

Man In Custody Following SWAT Situation In East Charlotte

Police took a wanted suspect into custody following a SWAT situation in east Charlotte.

Wanted: Robert Missouri

Police need your help locating a man accused of cutting off his electronic monitoring device.

Storms Pack a Punch, Causing Flash Flooding in Charlotte

Storms pack a punch as they push out of the Charlotte area. Pouring rain flooded roads during the evening commute. Drivers were stranded inside their cars. I-77 was covered in water in the construction zone, backing up traffic for miles. Trees were down in neighborhoods and flights stopped at the airport.

CMS Says HB514 Isn't Good For Students

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools officials say a charter school bill is not good for students.

Crews Still Cleaning Up After Spill Dumps Over 15 Million Gallons Of Raw Sewage Into Creek

Crews are cleaning up after a massive sewage spill in northwest Charlotte.

Tonight’s College Baseball Game Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather

Tuesday’s Sunbelt Rentals Collegiate Baseball Series matchup between Davidson College and Duke University originally scheduled for 7:05 p.m. from BB&T Ballpark has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Downpours Cause Flooding On Several Charlotte Area Roadways

Heavy downpours caused flash flooding on several busy roadways throughout the Charlotte area today, including a portion of I-77 near Uptown.

Skimmers Found In Maiden Gas Pumps For The 2nd Time In A Month

Maiden Police are investigating after two credit card skimmers were found inside gas pumps at a local station for the second time in a month.

Suspects Wanted After 2 Matthews Area Restaurants Were Broken Into Overnight

Police are looking for the suspects they say are believed to have broken into two restaurants overnight.

Police Arrest Suspect In Salisbury Arcade Homicide

The suspect wanted in connection to this weekend's homicide at the Fishzilla Arcade has been arrested.

Community Health, Wellness Organizations Team Up To Offer Free Health Services On May 5th

Charlotte area residents will have access to free ultrasounds on May 5th thanks to a partnership between several community health and wellness organizations.

Missing Lincoln County Man Found Safe

Deputies have located 30-year-old Jeremy Adams.

Police: Two Women Connected To Nationwide Fraud Scam Arrested In Matthews

Police say they arrested two women who are part of the 'Felony Lane Gang' after they attempted to cash a fraudulent check in Matthews.

Panthers Exercise Fifth-Year Option On Linebacker Shaq Thompson

The Carolina Panthers have exercised the fifth-year option on linebacker Shaq Thompson, the team announced Tuesday.

Man Charged with Shooting Child in West Charlotte with Paintball Gun

There's growing concern over an increase in paintball attacks in Charlotte. Police say the suspects are firing at cars, homes, and innocent people. One of the latest victims is a two-year-old girl.

Dozens Protest Against Sexual Education In "Sex Ed Sit Out" Rally

It's part of a grassroots movement started by moms on social media called "Sex Ed Sit Out."

Former Hickory Police Sergeant Indicted On Excessive Force Charges

A former sergeant with the Hickory Police Department was indicted Monday on excessive force and obstructing justice charges related to a 2013 incident.