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Good Boy! Dog Saves South Carolina Veteran During House Fire

A South Carolina man says a house fire would have ended his life if it weren’t for his four-legged friend.

Mary C. Curtis: CMPD Chief Retirement Plan

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Chief Kerr Putney has announced he is retiring at the end of the year but returning in March for the Republican National Convention. The city cancelled a news conference…

NC Statute Calls Chief Putney's Retirement Plans Into Question

A Wednesday news conference to discuss Chief Putney's retirement and the related transition process has been cancelled.

Former NC Blue Cross CEO Found Guilty Of DWI, Child Abuse

The former CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina has been found guilty of charges stemming from a car crash on an interstate while his two daughters were in the vehicle.

California Prosecutors Charge Burke County Man With Killing Hollywood TV Director In 1985

Prosecutors have charged a Burke County man in the cold-case killing of a TV director who worked on “The Incredible Hulk,” ″The Six Million Dollar Man” and other shows more than three decades ago.

Trump Declares It In Writing: He Won't Cooperate In Probe

The White House declared Tuesday it will not cooperate with what it termed an “illegitimate” impeachment probe by House Democrats, setting up a constitutional clash between President Donald Trump and Congress.

Lincolnton Police Searching For Man Accused Of Robbing Local Cell Phone Store

Police are trying to identify a man they say stole several cell phones from a store Monday afternoon.

Man Charged After Hitting Neighbor In Head With Machete While Trying To Break Up Dog Fight

Lincoln County deputies say one man is in jail and another is recovering after an altercation escalated following a fight between their pets.

Trump Bars Envoy's Testimony, Escalating Impeachment Fight

President Donald Trump intensified his fight with Congress Tuesday over the Democrats’ impeachment investigation, as the administration blocked a U.S. diplomat from testifying behind closed doors about the president’s dealings with Ukraine. House committee chairmen said they would subpoena the envoy to force him to appear.

Thief Steals Local Foster Mom's Van

Stealing from a foster mom - pretty bad, right? It happened this weekend in west Charlotte. While police investigate, this special mom is scrambling to make sure she can keep up with the kids in her care.

Police Arrest 6 Teens Accused Of Conspiring To Rob Victims At Local Apartment Complex

CMPD has charged six suspects they say conspired to rob victims at the Maple Run Apartments on Saturday, September 28th.

Countdown Drama Roars Into NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals

The drama of a championship battle among tire-smoking, nitro-powered NHRA hot rods will be on full display when this weekend’s NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals roars to life on Friday at zMAX Dragway.

Ramp, Lane Closures For I-277 Improvement Projects Continue This Week

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews have scheduled several closures this week as part of a $16.3 million project to improve the roadway and 22 bridges along I-277.

Driver Charged Following Deadly Head-On Collision In Catawba County

Troopers say the driver responsible for Monday morning's deadly head-on collision in Catawba County is facing charges.

Man And Woman Charged With Breaking Into Butler High School

Matthews Police have charged two suspects accused of breaking into Butler High School over the weekend.

Trump Defends Syria Troop Plan From Criticism At Home, Abroad

President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pull back U.S. troops from northern Syria drew quick criticism Monday from some of his closest allies in Congress as well as Kurdish fighters who would essentially be abandoned to face a likely Turkish assault after fighting alongside American forces against the Islamic State.