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CMPD Chief Kerr Putney Announces He Is Not Retiring On January 1

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Chief Kerr Putney says he will not retire on January 1, 2020 as originally planned.

4 dead, Including Shooter, In Gunfire At Florida Naval Base

A shooter opened fire in a classroom building at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola on Friday morning in an attack that left four people dead, including the assailant, and multiple people wounded. The shooting — the second at a U.S. Navy base this week — prompted a massive law enforcement response and a lockdown at the base.

Rising Spotlight: CMPD Animal Care & Control Needs Your Help This Holiday Season

Can you give a dog or cat a forever home? Right now you can adopt for free if you donate to their shelter program! No room for a pet? You can still help by donating toys for the cats and dogs at the shelter!

U.S. Flu Season Arrives Early, Driven By Unexpected Virus

The U.S. winter flu season is off to its earliest start in more than 15 years. An early barrage of illness in the South has begun to spread more broadly, and there’s a decent chance flu season could peak much earlier than normal, health officials say.

Man Charged After Crashing Car Stolen With Baby Inside In East Charlotte

A man has been charged after police say he crashed a car he had stolen at gunpoint, with a baby inside, in east Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.

Uber Reports More Than 3,000 Sexual Assaults On 2018 rides

Uber, as part of a long anticipated safety report, revealed that more than 3,000 sexual assaults were reported during its U.S. rides in 2018.

WANTED: Victor Pachecho

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Chase With Stolen UPS Truck Ends With Shootout, 4 Dead

Four people, including a UPS driver, were killed Thursday after robbers stole the driver’s truck and led police on a chase that ended in gunfire at a busy South Florida intersection during rush hour, the FBI said.

Video Released of Toddler's Deadly Fall at Charlotte Douglas Airport

New video released Wednesday shows the moments leading up to a toddler's deadly fall at Charlotte Douglas Airport.

The Queen City Is One Step Closer To Clinching The 30th MLS Team

The league commissioner is in final negotiations with Panthers owner David Tepper.

All Day & All Night With Wilson As He Stuffs The Truck!

Viewers, local businesses, services, musicians and some familiar faces from WCCB are all coming down to SouthPark Mall on Thursday and Friday to help Wilson Stuff The Truck for Subway Salvation Army Angel Tree!

WANTED: Davon Watlington

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Man Suffers Life Threatening Injuries After Being Shot In Chest In Rock Hill

Police say a SWAT standoff on Brownstone Road in Rock Hill could be related to an earlier shooting on Jefferson Drive, which left a man with life-threatening injuries.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To More Than 19 Years For Sex Trafficking Minor

Willie Dishon Matthew Obadiah, 32, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom to 235 months in prison today for sex trafficking a minor.

Hickory Man Charged With Sex Crime Involving Minor

A Burke County man has been charged with a sex crime involving a minor following an investigation by the Burke County Sheriff's Office.

CMPD Identifies Man Who Died After Being Found Shot In Burning Car In East Charlotte; Suspect In Custody

The CMPD has charged 60-year-old Lambert Smith with the murder of 49-year-old Perry Bostic in east Charlotte earlier this week.

Elderly Couple Last Seen In Lincoln County Found Safe

Officials say an elderly couple last seen in Lincoln County on Monday has been found safe.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Staying Fit During The Holidays

Without a doubt, the holiday season is filled with temptations – tasty food, parties and other distractions that can derail your fitness goals. But, it doesn’t have to be a lost cause. Here to offer some tips on how you can stay fit during the holidays is Dr. Eric Warren, medical director of Novant Health Sports Medicine.

Sailor Kills 2 Civilians, Self At Pearl Harbor Shipyard

An active duty U.S. sailor whose submarine was docked at Pearl Harbor opened fire on three civilian employees Wednesday, killing two and then taking his own life just days before dignitaries and veterans descend on the base for the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack.