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Pfizer Asks US To Allow COVID Shots For Kids Ages 5 To 11

Pfizer asked the U.S. government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 -- and if regulators agree, shots could begin within a matter of weeks.

North Carolina Charter School Under Fire For Teacher’s Comments

A teacher has resigned from a North Carolina charter school after telling Black students in her class that if not for the Constitution, they would be her “field slaves,” a comment that one parent said brought attention to other racist incidents at the school.

Residents Worry Proposed Development In Ballantyne Will Bring Traffic Nightmare

Traffic, density, clean spaces, green spaces, and overcrowding are just a few of the concerns some neighbors have about a proposed development on roughly 36 acres across the street from Ardrey Kell High School.

City Leaders Concerned About Growing Number of Traffic Deaths in Charlotte

There are growing concerns about a rising number of traffic deaths in Charlotte. CMPD has investigated 64 traffic deaths so far this year. That's on pace to surpass last year's total of 81.

Police: Weddington High Teacher Arrested For Messaging Students Inappropriately Via Snapchat

Union County Sheriff's Office detectives have arrested a Weddington High School teacher after he allegedly sent inappropriate messages to students via Snapchat.

Grandmother Killed In Vinton Street Murder

CMPD: Man Charged With Killing Charlotte Grandmother After Breaking Into Her Home

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested Donnell Gray, 49, for the murder of Diane Sanders in a northwest Charlotte homicide Monday afternoon.

Deputies Arrest A Man Who Allegedly Sexually Assaulted An Employee At The Mecklenburg County Courthouse

Deputies arrested a 24-year-old man on Wednesday after he allegedly sexually assaulted an employee at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.

Stanly County Board Chair Resigns After Receiving Death Threats

After a tense school board meeting Tuesday night, board chairman Jeff Chance announced his resignation effective immediately after revealing his life had been threatened.

CMPD: Detectives Rule Fatal Shooting During Armed Robbery In Uptown Charlotte As Justified

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have determined the fatal shooting in uptown Charlotte on Sunday, September 19th was justified.

Police Investigate A Suspicious Package Left At The Gaston County Courthouse

Some roads in Gastonia closed on Wednesday as police began investigating a suspicious package left at the Gaston County Courthouse.

Vaulted Oak Brewing In Charlotte To Host Grateful Dead Pre-Show

Calling all Deadheads, a.k.a. fans of American rock band the Grateful Dead, to head on over to Vaulted Oak Brewing before the Grateful Dead concert on October 11th for a pre-show filled with surpises.

Iredell County Sergeant Dies From COVID Complications

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office announced on Wednesday that one of their own sergeants has died from COVID-19 complications.

Panthers Acquire Gilmore From Pats For 6th-Round Pick In ’23

The Carolina Panthers have acquired veteran cornerback and 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore from the New England Patriots for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick.

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CMPD Animal Care & Control Offers Free Pet Services At Upcoming Subaru South Blvd Presents: For The Love Of Pets Day Event

Join CMPD Animal Care & Control for the Subaru South Blvd Presents: For The Love Of Pets Day event this Saturday, October 9th. FREE clinic services available such as pet exams, core vaccines, microchips, and pet I.D. tags from 8 AM – 10:45 AM and fee-waived adoptions from 11 AM - 5 PM.