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Police Searching For Park Road Bank Robbery Suspect

Police are asking for assistance identifying the suspect wanted for the robbery of a SunTrust Bank in Charlotte.

Hornets Hope Howard Has Resurgence Under Clifford

The Charlotte Hornets acquired Dwight Howard Tuesday night and General Manager Rich Cho believes the move addresses a significant need for the team.

Concerned Citizens Speak Out Against Commission's Ramadan Proclamation

Separation of church and state... that's what many angry citizens say the county is violating with the recent Ramadan proclamation. The Mecklenburg County Commission passed the resolution weeks ago but many upset citizens showed up at Tuesday night's commission meeting to express opposition.

Victims Identified as Charlotte Reaches 46 Homicides

Senseless violence plaguing the Queen City. Nearly 50 people murdered this year. The most recent happening in the last 24 hours.. three people killed in two separate shootings.

Governor Cooper Talks Trump Administration Budget At CPCC

During a tour of Central Piedmont Community College Governor Roy Cooper addressed some of his issues with the Trump administration.

Officials Ramp Up "Vote Yes To School Bonds" Campaign

There is a major push happening to get voters on board with a more than $900 million bond package for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.

Suspect Charged And SE Charlotte McDonald's Reopened After Tuesday HazMat Scare

A southeast Charlotte McDonald's has reopened after CMPD HazMat crews were called Tuesday to deal with a deadly drug.

Driver Identified And Charged After Seriously Injuring Gastonia Man In Hit-And-Run

Police have located the driver involved in Sunday's early morning hit-and-run accident.

Lincoln County Man Faces Multiple Child Sex Charges

A 34-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two children multiple times between October 2009 and August 2014.

Fidget Spinners Named Among Possible Summer Hazards For Kids

The wildly popular fidget spinners that seem to be in the hands of the half the children in the U.S. are also potentially dangerous, a consumer watchdog group warned Wednesday.

Four Arrested For Guns, Drugs In Steele Creek

Four people were arrested for possession of guns and drugs after police received a call regarding a disturbance in the Steele Creek area on Tuesday.

Missing 68-Year-Old Woman Located

UPDATE: Barbara Jean Brooks has been located and is safe.

Family Pleading for Answers after College Student Killed in West Charlotte

Wednesday CMPD Chief Kerr Putney will announce new efforts to fight violent crime this summer. The efforts come as the family of Charlotte's 43rd homicide victim this year pleads for help finding his killer.

NAACP Holds Charlotte Mayoral Candidate Forum

The NAACP hosted a candidate forum Tuesday night at Trinity Episcopal School in Uptown.

Fire Hydrants Being Installed In Mint Hill Neighborhood

Fire hydrants will soon be installed in Ashe Plantation after fire destroyed a house in March.

Cabarrus County Deputies Investigating After Dead Goat Found On Roadside

Officials are investigating after another disturbing discovery on the side of a local road.

Former Health Director of the Year Named County’s Interim Health Director

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio announced today that former Wake and Buncombe County Health Director Alma (Gibbie) Harris, MSPH, BSN, RN will become the interim director for Mecklenburg’s Public Health Department starting next week.