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Board of County Commissioners Approves 2018 Budget, 2019-23 Capital Improvement Plan

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners approved two budget plans during its regular meeting on Tuesday night.

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Earns Charlotte's First Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Designation

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is the first Charlotte hospital to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers.

One Man Hospitalized After NW Charlotte Shooting

CMPD is investigating after a man was shot in northwest Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Nicholas Finch speaks about death of brother Zachary Finch

Family Of Murdered 21-Year-Old College Senior Speaks Out

Nicholas Finch, the brother of Zachary Finch who was shot dead early Sunday afternoon, spoke to the media Tuesday.

Plans For University Area Top Golf Delayed

The plans for a new Top Golf in the University area have been delayed for now, according to officials.

CMPD: Mom Caught On Camera Trying to Smother Baby

MPD is investigating disturbing accusations of child abuse at Levine Children's Hospital.

Family Of Ohio Girl Killed By Amoeba Suing The US Whitewater Center

The US Whitewater Center is being sued by the family of an Ohio girl who died from a brain eating amoeba last summer.

Roundabout Project At N.C. 51 And Idlewild Road To Get Underway

The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $1.8 million contract to build a roundabout at the intersection of N.C. 51 and Idlewild Road, bordering the communities of Matthews and Mint Hill. Blythe Construction, Inc. is the lead contractor on the project.

Panthers Release Their 2017 Training Camp Schedule

The Panthers announced their 2017 training camp schedule Monday afternoon.

Lawmakers Release Details Of $23 Billion State Budget Compromise

On Monday, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) announced details of the roughly $23 billion budget and tax relief agreement reached between the NC House and Senate.

Monroe Man Sentenced For Child Pornography

Sean Hammond, of Monroe, has been sentenced to six years in prison on child pornography charges.

Homicide Investigation Underway In West Charlotte

CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation at the Arbor Glen apartments in west Charlotte.

Ricky Price Holds Fifth Annual Basketball Camp

Former Duke Blue Devil and Charlotte Bobcat Ricky Price held his fifth annual "Game Ready Skills and Development" summer basketball camp this week at Covenant Presbyterian Church.

Kids' Fundraiser Helps Shark Attack Survivor Raise Money For Prosthetic Arm

It's been one week since the surgery to prepare Tiffany Johnson for a new arm, after a shark attacked as she snorkeled in the Bahamas with her husband.