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CMPD Says A String Of Burglaries And Sexual Assaults May Be Connected

Investigators are trying to determine whether several burglary and sexual assault cases throughout the city are connected.

ACC Mascots Descend Upon Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center During Championship Weekend

On Friday, all 14 of the ACC mascots descended upon Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center to visit with team members and patients.

WCCB Charlotte Salutes the Troops

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City Of Charlotte Settles Lawsuit Against Exonerated Rape Suspect

The City of Charlotte and Timothy Scott Bridges have agreed to a $9.5 million settlement after Bridges served more than 25 years in prison and was subsequently issued a Pardon of Innocence by then-Gov. Pat McCrory.

Share The Love Adoption Day

CMPD Animal Care and Control are hosting a Share the Love Adoption Day in partnership with Subaru South Charlotte.

Panthers' Johnson Suspended Four Games For Violating NFL's Performance Enhancing Substance Policy

Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances, according to a statement from the NFL.

Man Leads Authorities On Chase In Charlotte, Crashes Into School Van

A man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase and running into a school van with children on board.

Southeast Charlotte Home Invasion Suspect Arrested, Additional Suspects Wanted

Police have arrested one of the men they say broke into a southeast Charlotte home Tuesday and robbed the victims inside. Tyreese Beasley, 20, is charged with Armed Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery.

Maiden Police Arrest Cherryville Teen Accused Of Arson

Police have arrested the suspect accused of setting fire to an unoccupied building back in June.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing 70-Year-Old Kannapolis Man

A Silver Alert has been issued for Dwayne Moreland, 70, who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.

No. 1 Duke Uses Late Run To Pull Away From Indiana 91-81

Marvin Bagley scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Grayson Allen had 21 points and No. 1 Duke used a late scoring run to fend off pesky Indiana 91-81 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Luke Kuechly Named NFC Defensive Player Of The Week

Linebacker Luke Kuechly , who scored the Panthers' first defensive touchdown of the season Sunday to give them a lead they never relinquished, has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

Suspect Who Climbed On Roof To Avoid Arrest In Northwest Charlotte Identified

The CMPD is trying to talk a man off a roof in northwest Charlotte, after he fled from police attempting to serve him armed robbery warrants.

Kemba Sits With Injury, Hornets Lose To Raptors 126-113

Dwight Howard had 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Hornets, who lost their seventh straight road game and dropped to 1-9 away from home.

Man Charged With Murder For Kings Mountain Stabbing

A man is in custody following a fatal stabbing in Kings Mountain earlier this week.

Death Investigation Underway In Cornelius

Officials are investigating after a person was found dead in a home Wednesday night.

Andrew Murray Plans to Tackle Violent Crime, Gangs, and Opioid Crisis as U.S. Attorney

He's credited with turning around the public perception of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office. Now Andrew Murray is stepping into his new role as U.S. Attorney for North Carolina's Western District.