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Deputies: Man's Body Found On Banks Of Catawba River In Morganton Identified

The Burke County Sheriff's Office said the body found on the banks of the Catawba River in Morganton Friday has been identified.

Former Novant Health Executive Wins $10M In Discrimination Case

A former top executive in a North Carolina-based health care system who claimed in a lawsuit that he lost his job because he is a white male has been awarded $10 million by a federal jury.

Thieves Steal From Seoul Food Meat Company Employee

Video Shows Someone Stealing From Employee At Popular South End Restaurant

Surveillance video shows three people walking into Seoul Food Meat Company on South Church Street around 9 pm on October 2nd.

Local Teens Accused Of Stealing, Abusing Neighbor's Senior Dog

A warning from a local animal rescue group after a dog was stolen from its yard. Hera the blind and deaf 15-year-old Boston Terrier disappeared from her Indian Trail yard on October 19th.

CMS Teachers Rally Amid Ongoing School Staffing Shortage

Teachers are rallying amid worries about an ongoing staffing shortage in CMS. Members of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Association of Educators gathered outside Tuesday night's school board meeting.

FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Pfizer Covid Vaccine For Children 5-11 Years Old

FDA Advisory Committee approves Pfizer Covid Vaccine for Children 5-11 years old. The decision comes as more and more people are getting their booster shots.

CMS Board of Education Adds November 1 as Teacher Work Day

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to make Nov. 1 a teacher workday at its Oct. 26 meeting.

CMPD: Arrest After Three People Shot at University City Apartment Complex

CMPD has charged a 21-year-old man after three people were shot and injured Monday afternoon.

Davidson County Parents Charged In Abuse Of 6-Week-Old

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office says two parents have been arrested in a child abuse case in which a 6-week-old was diagnosed with life-threatening injuries.

AAA: 'Oh Deer!' Tips To Avoid Deer Collisions And Costly Repairs

With deer mating season underway, AAA Carolinas is urging motorists to be cautious and extra vigilant on the roads to help avoid collisions, as October through December is considered to be the worst months of the year for vehicle collisions with animals.

Howling Coyotes Signals Pups Are Moving, Not Halloween

Wildlife officials in North Carolina are advising residents that they can expect to hear some howling this week, not because Halloween is approaching but instead because young coyotes are leaving their parents to strike out on their own.

Alexander County Couple Charged In 30-Year-Old Missing Baby Case

Police have arrested two people in the death of a missing baby whose remains were found in a trash can rack on the North Carolina coast more than 30 years ago.

Man Charged With Murder After 41-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Parking Lot Near Uptown Charlotte

A man has been charged with murder after a 41-year-old was fatally shot near Uptown Charlotte early Sunday morning, according to police.

Juvenile Charged With Murder In Fatal North Charlotte Shooting

A juvenile has been charged with murder after a 42-year-old was shot and killed in north Charlotte on Oct. 17, according to police.

What Is CMPD Animal Care & Control's Staycation Program And How Does It Work?

Not ready to adopt? Bring a CMPD Animal Care & Control dog home for a Staycation! A Staycation is a break from the kennels for a shelter dog. All of CMPD Animal Care & Control's dogs qualify for this program and it helps the shelter learn more about how the dog acts in a home environment.