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Three Bladed Items Recovered During Safety Screening At Garinger High School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) conducted safety screenings in all classrooms within one campus building at Garinger High School this morning Wednesday, April 10.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing 90-Year-Old Indian Trail Man

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 90-year-old Indian Trail man who may be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.

Mary C. Curtis: 2020 Democratic Presidential Field

The long list of Democratic presidential candidates continues to grow...though it is way too early to judge, how is the field shaping up?

Scientists Reveal First Image Ever Made Of A Black Hole

Scientists on Wednesday revealed the first image ever made of a black hole, depicting a fiery orange and black ring of gravity-twisted light swirling around the edges of the abyss.

#Trending: Dwyane Wade's Special Tributes & Ellen Scares Chris Hemsworth

Dwyane Wade had some special surprises as he finishes his career, & Ellen scared Chris Hemsworth!

More Parents Accuse Lincoln Co. School Leaders of Not Taking Student Safety Seriously; School Board Declines To Comment

Still no word from Lincoln County Schools about the investigation into a student accused of threatening to shoot up his middle school, rape a classmate, and more. We have learned the student was still in class as of Monday.

Man Wins Over $110K, Breaks Single-Day Record On ‘Jeopardy!’

A 34-year-old professional sports gambler from Las Vegas won more than $110,000 on “Jeopardy!” on Tuesday, breaking the record for single-day cash winnings.

Walker, Hornets Keep Playoff Push Going, Beat Cavs 124-97

Kemba Walker scored 23 points and Charlotte kept its late-season postseason push going by pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 124-97 win Tuesday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Taking Rapists Off The Streets: The Challenges Of Getting A Guilty Verdict

States consider sexual assaults and rapes the most serious crimes after murder, and getting a guilty verdict in those cases is challenging.

Crime Victim's Gather at CMPD for Support

"You cannot give life back once you take it," said Pastor James Price speaking at an event for crime victims. On Tuesday night, victims of violence filled CMPD headquarters.

Over 1,200 CMS Teachers Request May 1st Off For Rally, But Superintendent Says He's Still Not Ready To Close Schools

The superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says more than 1,200 teachers have asked to take May 1st off to attend a rally in Raleigh.

Richard Cole, Last WWII Doolittle Raider, Dies In Texas

Retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole, the last of the 80 Doolittle Tokyo Raiders who carried out the daring U.S. attack on Japan during World War II, died Tuesday at a military hospital in Texas. He was 103.

Tax Payment Scam In Cabarrus County Prompts Warning For Residents

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office is investigating a letter that reportedly tried to scam a resident out of nearly $70,000.

Lancaster County Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges

An Indian Trail man is facing multiple felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Kemba Walker Named Eastern Conference Player Of The Week; Hornets Still In Playoff Contention

With two games left in the regular season Kemba Walker is already in playoff mode. On Monday, Walker was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for, a franchise record, seventh time in his career.

Loughlin, Husband And 14 Parents Face New Charge In Scam

“Full House” star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and 14 other parents were hit Tuesday with a new money laundering charge in the sweeping college admissions bribery scheme.

Carolina Panthers Preseason Schedule Announced

Carolina will face Buffalo, Chicago, New England and Pittsburgh during the 2019 preseason, the NFL announced Tuesday.

Man Charged With Intentionally Setting North Charlotte Apartment Fire

Detectives have charged the man who they say intentionally set a fire at a north Charlotte apartment complex, causing significant damage.

New York City Orders Mandatory Vaccines For Some Amid Measles Outbreak

New York City declared a public health emergency Tuesday over a measles outbreak centered in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community and ordered mandatory vaccinations in the neighborhood.

Get Ready For Tax Day Freebies!

Tax Day is coming up and that means many businesses in the Charlotte area will help ease the stress by providing discounted and free treats!

CMPD Asking For Help Identifying West Charlotte Armed Robbery Suspect

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for help identifying a man wanted for the armed robbery of a west Charlotte cell phone store, on Monday.