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York County Special Olympic Athletes And Parents Worry About Potential Cuts To Program

Two world class athletes from York County returned from an international competition this week to news that the programs they've benefited from could be cut.

CLT’s Upper Level Roadway Traffic Shift Begins Next Week

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is opening five new upper lanes of the Elevated Roadway and Terminal Curb Front beginning 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 2.

Man Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping Jayme Closs, Killing Parents

A Wisconsin man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs, killing her parents and holding her captive in a remote cabin for three months, in a move that spares the girl and her family from the possible trauma of having to testify at his trial.

Backlash, Questions Follow Dismissal Of Jussie Smollett Case

Prosecutors still insist Jussie Smollett faked a racist, anti-gay attack on himself in the hopes that the attention would advance his acting career. The “Empire” star still says he was assaulted by two men late at night in downtown Chicago.

CMPD AC&C Issues New Rabies Alert After Test Results Mishap

Following Tuesday's rabies alert, CMPD's Animal Care & Control now says the raccoon captured on Larkfield Lane on March 22nd DID NOT test positive for rabies.

International Champions Cup Returns To Charlotte With Arsenal, AS Roma Match

On July 20th, 2019, the International Champions Cup returns to Charlotte with a match featuring Arsenal and AS Roma.

Matthews Police Department Swears-In New Narcotics Detection Dog

Matthews Police Department swore in their newest member, Benny.

Victim Of Alexander County House Fire Identified

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a residential fire that left one person dead and seriously injured another in Alexander County on Tuesday afternoon.

Woman Vs. Man LIVE at Sugar Creek Brewing Company Tonight

Charlotte's Jacinda Jacobs and Fly Ty host a live episode of their WCCB segment, Woman vs Man at Sugar Creek Brewing Company.

Two Dead In Lancaster Head-On Collision

Two people are dead following a crash in Lancaster County.

Wilson's World: 9th Annual Jersey Mike's Day of Giving for the Isabella Santos Foundation

Wilson was at the Jersey's Mike's location at 1300 East Blvd to talk about the partnership between Jersey Mike's and the Isabella Santos Foundation.

Prom Project 2019 Girl Talk Foundation

Affording young girls free attire for prom

Walker Powers Hornets Past Spurs 125-116 In Overtime

Kemba Walker scored 11 of his 38 points in the extra period to lead the Hornets to their season-high fourth straight win, 125-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs

Heated Protesters Outside Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Metro Division

Protesters believe a CMPD officer shot an innocent man. CMPD says there's misinformation going around.

Teachers Raises & School Security Top Priorities in Proposed CMS Budget

Superintendent Dr. Clayton Wilcox pitched his $1.6 billion plan to the school board on Tuesday night. He wants the county to kick in nearly $70 million more than last year.

Advocates: Getting Rid Of Entire ACA Could Mean Death For Some

Access to doctors and medicine could undergo an alarming disruption if courts decide to undo the Affordable Care Act.

Missing 57-Year-Old Charlotte Man Found Safe

CMPD says Thomas Barnette has been located.

Man And Woman Accused Of Keeping Teen In Basement, Using Her As Sex Slave

Authorities in North Carolina have filed charges against a man and a woman after investigators determined a 15-year-old girl was kept in a basement and sexually abused for more than a month last summer.

Suspect Charged In Connection To Several Burke And Caldwell County Drive-By Shootings

Officials say the person wanted for shooting at multiple homes and businesses throughout Burke and Caldwell Counties has been arrested.

Pioneering Medical Drone Program Takes Off In North Carolina

A pioneering use of drones to fly blood samples across a North Carolina hospital campus launched Tuesday in the latest move to expand their roles in business and health care.