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County Says Pet Raccoon Found, Surrendered To Animal Care & Control

County officials say the baby raccoon has been found and was voluntarily turned over to Animal Care & Control.

Concord Police Need Help Identifying Fraud Suspects

Concord Police say there has been an increase in identity fraud resulting from people's credit card information being stolen by card readers or skimmers.

NASCAR Star Dale Earnhardt Jr. To Retire At End Of Season

Dale Earnhardt Jr. abruptly announced his retirement at the end of the season Tuesday, a decision that will cost NASCAR its most popular driver as the series scrambles to rebuild its fan base.

Topgolf Charlotte Looking To Fill 500 Jobs

Global sports entertainment company Topgolf announced they are looking to fill 500 positions at their Charlotte location.

Flooding Should Ease In North Carolina Tuesday

Rain should be moving out of North Carolina soon.

Wanted Man Arrested Following SWAT Standoff In Northwest Charlotte

Police say they took a wanted man into custody following a SWAT standoff in northwest Charlotte Monday evening.

CMS Student Assignment Update Happening Tuesday

Superintendent Ann Clark will present a plan to the school board Tuesday that will also include changes to the boundary lines.

New Outreach Christian Center Damaged By Fallen Tree

A west Charlotte Church is assessing damages after storms and heavy rains caused a tree to fall on their building Monday afternoon.

Two Men Will Be Sentenced Tuesday After Pleading Guilty To Lake Wylie Murders

Two suspected gang members will be sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to multiple charges in the murder of a Lake Wylie couple.

Wilkes County Man Rescued From Rushing Flood Waters

Officials say two men are lucky to be alive after being trapped in their pick-up truck by rushing flood waters.

Police Charge 13-Year-Old Boy in South Charlotte Sexual Assaults

A 13-year-old boy is charged with two sexual assaults in South Charlotte. Investigators are calling the attacks some of the most brazen they've ever seen.

Governor Cooper's Judicial Pick Marks Small Win In War With GOP

North Carolina's Democratic governor needed just 15 minutes Monday to replace a resigning Republican judge with an openly gay replacement on the state's second-highest court, the latest twist in his feud with the GOP-controlled General Assembly.

Union County Sheriff's SAFE Unit Makes Six Drug Arrests In A Week

The Union County Sheriff's Officer SAFE (Sheriff's Alcohol Field Enforcement) Unit made six drug related arrests in one week.

13-Year-Old Arrested For Violent Sex Assaults In Charlotte

CMPD has arrested a 13-year-old male in connection to two January sexual assaults.

Officials: Man Caught Attempting To Escape Mecklenburg County Jail

Officials say an inmate attempted to escape the Mecklenburg County Jail in Uptown Charlotte.

Charlotte Man, Along with Wife and Mother, Facing Sex Trafficking Charges

A Charlotte man, his wife, and his mother are facing federal charges for engaging in a conspiracy to sex traffic three minors.

Charlotte City Council to Consider Repeal of Extraordinary Event Ordinance

Proposed changes could affect security at Charlotte's largest events. City council will consider repealing the extraordinary events ordinance that gives police more power to stop and search people.