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CMPD Searching For Suspects After Gunfire Erupted At Steele Creek Apartment

The bullets shattered the door and window of one of the apartments. A car was also damaged.

Charlotte's Oldest Cowboy Passes Away At The Age Of 86

Charlotte’s oldest cowboy passed away at the age of 86 on Monday. Bobby “Big M” Martin died of complications with Covid and pneumonia. His lasting legacy includes rooms in his house full of horse show trophies and generations of people impacted by his stable.

Police: Driver Of A Stolen Vehicle Arrested After Trying To Flee In North Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested the driver of a stolen vehicle after the suspect attempted to flee from officers in north Charlotte on Thursday.

Union County Man Dies After House Fire

A man died on Thursday from injuries he sustained in a fire after his home in Unionville, N.C. went up into flames, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.

Big Drop In U.S. Teen Vaping Seen With COVID School Closures

Teen vaping plummeted this year as many U.S. students were forced to learn from home during the pandemic, according to a government report released Thursday.

Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige, Lamar To Perform At Super Bowl 2022

Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will perform for the first time on stage together at the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Congress Passes Bill To Avert Partial Government Shutdown

With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3, and sent the bill to President Joe Biden.

Governor Cooper Says North Carolina Will Receive $5.1 Million For Parks And Recreation Projects

Governor Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) will award over $5 million in grants to fund 14 local parks and recreation projects across the state.

Warm & Dry Weather Continues

A *very* isolated shower is possible on Friday, but don't expect much in terms of rain through the weekend.

Mecklenburg County Public Health Reports Two Children Have Died From COVID-19

Public Health Director Gibbie Harris has confirmed two elementary-aged children have died from COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County this year.

Vacant Church In West Charlotte Catches Fire

Charlotte Firefighters have brought a fire under control after a vacant church in west Charlotte went up in flames on Thursday.

New Park In Downtown Salisbury Opens To The Community On Friday

After two years of construction and four years of private fundraising and planning, Bell Tower Green Park in Salisbury is officially opening to the community on Friday.

Minus McCaffrey, Panthers Visit Cowboys And Surging Elliott

In trying to prove they aren’t just the “Carolina Christian McCaffreys,” the Panthers will take on another running back with an All-Pro pedigree in Ezekiel Elliott and the surging ground game of the Dallas Cowboys.

Salisbury Man Arrested For Holding Deputy At Gunpoint

Authorities have apprehended a man who they say pulled a gun on a Rowan County sheriff’s deputy, then head-butted her before running off from a fast-food restaurant and prompting a search.

Memorial Service For Davidson College Student Held Thursday In Charlotte

Family and friends are holding a memorial service on Thursday for a 20-year-old Davidson College student who was tragically killed in a car accident on Saturday.

Mick Jagger Spotted 'Out And About' In Charlotte

Legendary frontman for the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones was spotted 'out and about' last night in Charlotte at one of the city's hidden gems.

Cornerback C.J. Henderson Seeks ‘Fresh Start’ In Carolina

C.J. Henderson was eager for a new beginning and the Carolina Panthers were more than happy to provide it for him.

Charlotte Nonprofit, Beds for Kids, To Appear On The Kelly Clarkson Show

Charlotte nonprofit, Beds for Kids, will appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show 5pm Thursday. The organization empowers families with children by providing beds and other essential furniture to empower families as they rise out of poverty.

CMPD: Man Charged For Fatal Northeast Charlotte Shooting Of 27-Year-Old

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a 23-year-old with murder after a man was fatally shot in northeast Charlotte in July.

Milk Run Leads Union County Dad To $200,000 Win

Running out of milk Saturday while babysitting caused Alexandro Acevedo of Monroe to dash to a store where he added a scratch-off to the grocery list and bagged a $200,000 prize.

Panthers’ Hubbard Stepping In For McCaffrey

As the Carolina Panthers were preparing to make their pick in the fourth round of this past April’s draft, coach Matt Rhule received an unexpected text message from his wife.

Deputies: Monroe Dad Curses At Elementary School Students On Bus

A Monroe father was arrested after he boarded a school bus and cursed at a group of elementary school students over how they had treated his child, according to a sheriff’s office.