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Police Arrest Suspect For Allegedly Assaulting 15-Year-Old Walking At West Mecklenburg High School

CMPD is investigating the assault of a 15-year-old Friday morning while walking at West Mecklenburg High School.

Large House Fire Destroys Mint Hill Home

Multiple crews are trucking in water to battle a large fire that destroyed a home on Silver Maple Lane.

Dale Jr Prepares For 600th Race After Creating Own Legacy

While Dale Earnhardt Jr. prepared for his 600th NASCAR Cup Series race this weekend, he couldn't help thinking about his first time.

Plan To Dig Up President Polk's Body, Again, Stirs Trouble

President James K. Polk did big things for America, dramatically expanding its borders by annexing Texas and seizing California and the Southwest in a war with Mexico. Achieving undisturbed eternal rest has proved more difficult.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Why Police Are Asking iPhone Users To Stop Saying '108' To Siri

Police are saying a viral social media prank is tying up emergency phone lines across the nation.

Health Department Investigating Possible Tuberculosis Exposure In Charlotte

The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department is following up on a tuberculosis (TB) patient who stayed at the Urban Ministry Center’s Room in the Inn program for the homeless, and is providing skin tests to those known to have come into contact with the individual.

Panthers GM Not Second Guessing Playing Injured Cam Newton

Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman isn't second-guessing the team's decision to allow Cam Newton to continue to play last season despite a partially torn rotator cuff in his right throwing shoulder.

Charlotte TSA Officials Offer Advice For Travelers

In an effort to assist travelers and expedite the security process, the Transportation Security Administration is providing advice and tips on permissible items for carry-on bags for air travel.

Salisbury Man Pleads Guilty For 'Pizzagate'

A man who police said was inspired by false internet rumors dubbed "pizzagate" to fire an assault weapon inside a Washington pizzeria pleaded guilty Friday to two charges.

Man Arrested For Southeast Charlotte Homicide

Police have charged Treymaine Johnson with the murder of David Christian Jr.

Missing Man Located And Is Safe

Police say they have located Golden Broadway and he is safe.

Panthers Extend Running Back Jonathan Stewart's Contract

The Carolina Panthers have signed running back Jonathan Stewart to a one-year contract extension, the team announced Friday. Stewart is now under contract through the 2018 season.

Parents Respond After An Alleged Sexual Assault At Whitewater Middle School

"That's horrible,” said Sheila Clark. “This world is crazy now."

Man Wanted By CMPD Turns Himself In

CMPD says Preston Jackson turned himself into authorities and is in police custody.

NCAA Set To Pick Title Sites, Could Leave North Carolina Out

The NCAA will start deciding on locations for its upcoming championships next week and has indicated it will leave North Carolina out of that process if the state hasn't changed a law that limits LGBT rights by that time.

Man Faces Multiple Charges After Alleged Sexual Assault Of High School Student

A 19-year-old man faces charges including First Degree Kidnapping, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, and Statutory Rape after the alleged sexual assault of a North Iredell High School student.