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CMPD Charges Two Suspects In Quadruple Shooting That Left One Dead At Uptown Graduation Party

CMPD has charged two suspects in connection to a graduation party shooting that left one person dead and several injured in Uptown.

Flight From Charlotte Makes Emergency Landing In Tennessee; Smoke Reported

Authorities say an American Airlines plane flying from North Carolina to Kentucky made an emergency landing in Tennessee because crew members reported smoke in the cockpit.

Driver Charged After Deadly Early Morning Accident Involving Motorcycle

Police have identified the motorcyclist who was killed early Wednesday morning after colliding with an SUV in Huntersville.

NASA Opening Moon Rock Samples Sealed Since Apollo Missions

Inside a locked vault at Johnson Space Center is treasure few have seen and fewer have touched.

Hoping For Clarity, NCAA Adjusts Transfer Waiver Guidelines

Following fresh concerns about the handling of athletes switching schools, the NCAA approved several adjustments Wednesday to the guidelines used to determine when waivers can be granted to transfers seeking immediate eligibility to play.

2 More Deputies Fired After Shooting At Florida High School

Two additional deputies have been fired as a result of an internal affairs investigation into the agency’s response to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland that killed 17 people, the Broward County sheriff said Wednesday.

WANTED BY CMPD: Tyrelle Dai'Shon Gaston

Police are trying to find 18-year-old Tyrelle Gaston. He is wanted for Discharging a firearm into an Occupied Dwelling.

Gaffney Man Accused Of Shooting SCHP Trooper Indicted On Federal Charge

U.S. Attorney Sherri A. Lyndon announced Wednesday that Willie Wright has been charged in a one-count federal indictment for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Loaded Gun Found On Rocky River High School Campus During Summer School

Officials say a loaded gun was found on the Rocky River High School campus after a safety screening was conducted during summer school.

Former Hornets, Bobcats Returning To Charlotte With BIG3 League This Weekend

The BIG3 3-on-3 half-court basketball league is headed back to Charlotte this weekend.

Dog The Bounty Hunter's Wife, Beth Chapman, Dies After Battle With Cancer

Beth Chapman, who starred with her husband, Duane, on the popular show "Dog The Bounty Hunter, has died. She was 51-years-old.

#Trending: Man With Dementia Plays Piano, Gritty Surprises Fan with Prosthetic Leg & Seals Mimic Humans

A man with dementia plays the piano perfectly, Flyers' mascot Gritty surprises fan with Gritty-themed prosthetic leg, and researchers teach seals to mimic human sounds!

Robert Mueller To Testify Publicly Before Two House Committees

Former special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly before Congress on July 17 after Democrats issued subpoenas to compel him to appear, the chairmen of two House committees announced.

Tribe's Push To Build Casino Spurs Carolinas Political Fight

Two of the Carolinas’ most prominent American Indian tribes are battling over geography and lucrative gambling turf.

Bill Would Force Big Tech Companies to Reveal How Much They Make Selling User Data

How much is your data worth? A new bill would force top tech companies like Facebook and Google to reveal how much money they make selling the information you share.

CMPD & City Leaders Address Spike In Violent Crime

The "Break the Cycle meeting was to bring the community together, but it ended up divided. Some people had to be turned away.

CMPD Says No Charges For MCSO Deputy Accused In Deadly 2018 Domestic Dispute

CMPD says they will not pursue charges against Rataba Hawkins, who is accused of shooting and killing her husband during a domestic dispute in January of 2018.

Iredell County Woman Gets $1 Million Birthday Surprise

Christy Steele of Statesville is celebrating her birthday early this year after winning the first $1 million prize in the new $25,000,000 Casino Cash game.

Bojangles' Summer Shootout Kicks Off With The Media Mayhem School Bus Race At Charlotte Motor Speedway

Local media personalities, including WCCB Sports Anchor and Reporter Zach Aldridge, took to the track Tuesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Media Mayhem School Bus Race presented by Lancaster BBQ.

Crews Recover 16-Year-Old Swimmer's Body From South Fork River

Rescue crews have recovered the body of a 16-year-old girl who is believed to have drowned while swimming in the South Fork River on Monday.

Rowan County Deputies Charge Known Gang Member With Trafficking Heroin

Authorities say a known gang member now faces multiple drug related charges after his arrest in a year long investigation.

Huntersville Announces New Chief Of Police

Huntersville Town Manager Anthony Roberts announced Tuesday that he selected Benson “Bence” Hoyle as the new Chief of Police for the Huntersville Police Department.