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CMPD Animal Care & Control Waiving Adoption Fees

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control needs your help! They are currently at capacity and have waived adoption fees in hopes to get their animals in forever homes.

Man Wanted For Questioning Following Gastonia Homicide

The Gastonia Police Department is currently searching for a man they want to question following a fatal shooting that happened Sunday afternoon.

Chester Metropolitan District Lifts Boil Water Notice

The Chester Metropolitan District has completed its second round of system-wide bacteriological sampling. All samples have indicated no presence of bacteria in the drinking water and are considered "passing."

Charlotte Rescue Mission Needs 3,000 Turkeys Donated To Help Families In Need

Each Thanksgiving Day the Charlotte Rescue Mission opens its doors to anyone seeking food, comfort and hope.

POLITICAL WRAP: North Carolina Congressional Redistricting; Louisiana Governor's Race

This week, the fight over North Carolina's congressional redistricting continues. There's a lawsuit challenging the replacement map approved by the Republican-controlled General Assembly. Meantime, John Bel Edwards will be Louisiana's Governor for four more years.

On the Road with James: Fort Mill

James went south of the border this week and found himself in Fort Mill.

Final Section of I-77 Toll Lanes to Open on Saturday After Surprise Announcement

After years of construction and controversy, the final segment of the I-77 toll lane project is scheduled to open Saturday night. Drivers can soon take the entire 26-mile stretch from Charlotte to Mooresville.

Suspect In "Potomac River Rapist" Cold Case Arrested In South Carolina

Genealogy websites and a cheek swab enabled U.S. Marshals to arrest a man suspected of being the “Potomac River Rapist,” who terrorized the nation’s capital in the 1990s.

DNA Evidence Leads To Arrest After Woman Assaulted While Jogging In Cheraw

The Cheraw Police Department has arrested a suspect after a woman was attacked while jogging in September.

Browns' Garrett Suspended Indefinitely After Hitting Former Northwestern High QB Mason Rudolph With Helmet

Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was suspended for at least the rest of the regular season and postseason by the NFL on Friday for using a helmet “as a weapon” and striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head.

Lidl Celebrates Grand Opening Of First Food Market In Charlotte On December 4th

Lidl will open its first Charlotte location on Monroe Road on December 4th.

Anthony Grundy, Former N.C. State Basketball Star, Dies At 40

Former N.C. State basketball player Anthony Grundy has died following a domestic dispute in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, according to the Louisville Police Department. He was 40-years-old.

CMS To Increase Employee Pay

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education approved salary increases for teachers, assistant principals, principals and all other employees in a special called meeting Nov. 15. The Board also approved the addition of 72 student-support positions district-wide.

Dance Party With The Carolina Renaissance Festival and Dreama Denver

Moving and grooving into the weekend with our Friday Dance Party featuring members of the Carolina Renaissance Festival and Dreama Denver.

National Bundt Day

Nothing Bundt Cakes in Tega Cay, SC help the Rising crew celebrate National Bundt Day!

Holiday Glam Looks With Worthy Figures

Dress to impress at your next holiday party or event.

Dreama Denver At The Southern Christmas Show

Dreama Denver, wife of late TV-icon Bob Denver, is in Charlotte for the Southern Christmas Show.

Security Agencies Ready for RNC 2020

Nine months from the opening of the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, the security plan is being developed by more than a dozen agencies. On Thursday, representatives from local, state, and federal agencies met privately to go over initial plans.

Crime Concerns After People Forced Their Way Into Two Apartments In Steele Creek

Neighbors believe the same people have targeted the Colonial Village at South Tryon Apartments before.

Charlotte-Douglas International Airport's East Terminal Expansion Called 'The Plaza' Opens Friday

CLT’s new 51,000-square-foot East Terminal Expansion opens Friday, Nov. 15, offering passengers more concessions and amenities to enhance their traveling experience. The $39 million addition, called The Plaza, is part of the Destination CLT portfolio, a $2.5-$3.1 billion capital investment in capacity enhancements.

Hornets Fall To Grizzlies On Morant's Late Layup

Terry Rozier tied a career high with 33 points on seven 3-points for the Hornets, who have lost four straight games. Devonte Graham, who entered the game leading the team in points and assists, had 19 points in his first start of the season.