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Emergency Evacuation Shelter Closes, Red Cross Will Continue To Work With Impacted Residents

Charlotte-Mecklenburg EMS says the emergency evacuation shelter activated for flood victims on Sunday, June 9th has closed.

CMPD Charges Suspect In Two 2018 Armed Robbery Cases

Police have charged a man accused of robbing two businesses in September of 2018.

S.C. Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Trying To Join ISIS

A South Carolina man was sentenced on Monday to 20 years and a lifetime of supervised release for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, which is a designated foreign terrorist organization.

Suspects Wanted For Multiple Armed Robberies In Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain Police are trying to identify the suspects believed to be responsible for two armed robberies.

Gander RV One Step Closer To Getting Flag Ordinance Changed In Statesville

The Statesville Planning Board approved a recommendation to increase the flag size allowed at businesses after Gander RV refused to take down a 40 by 80 foot American flag.

Dunkin' Opening New Location In Charlotte, Giving Away Free Gift Cards

Dunkin’ today announced that it will open a new restaurant in Charlotte, NC at 4920 Old Sardis Road, Suite D1 on June 17th.

Autopsy Report Confirms Missing Charlotte Woman Died From Drowning In Lake Wylie

The autopsy report for Vatsla Watkins confirms that she died from drowning in Lake Wylie.

Gov. Roy Cooper Proclaims June As Pride Month

To honor the progress made in the LGBTQ rights movement, Gov. Cooper proclaimed June as LGBTQ Pride month in North Carolina.

Man Shot In Bed By SWAT Officer In Burke County Located And Arrested After Walking Out Of Medical Facility

Authorities say Johnny Kaylor was located and arrested with a firearm in Catawba County by the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office on June 7th, after previously walking out of the medical center where he was receiving medical treatment.

#Trending: 101-Year-Old Vet Gets Bowling Strike, Raptors Fans Betray Team & Woman's Lobster Roll Taken By Seagull

101-year-old veteran wins gold in a bowling competition, Raptors fans betray their team, woman gets photo-bombed by a seagull, and Toronto fans sing 'O Canada' in unison!

Medic: Three Injured After Pedestrian Struck Near Weigh Station On I-85 South

Medic says three people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries following an accident on I-85 southbound near mile marker 28.

Doby's Bridge Elementary Parents Push Back Against Fort Mill Gas Station Development

A group of upset parents filled a Fort Mill Town Council meeting to voice concerns about a development near Doby's Bridge Elementary School. Parents say fumes from the proposed gas station would flow directly onto the school playground and potentially through the school's air system.

What You Will Pay More For In Charlotte By July

Charlotte City Council quickly and unanimously passed the FY 2020 budget Monday evening.

Devastation After Widespread Flooding

Christian Maddox was stunned when he walked into his house at Riverside Drive and Lake Drive. He hasn't been there since Sunday afternoon, when the water levels on the Catawba River in Northwest Charlotte started rising.

Charlotte City Council Adopts Fiscal Year 2020 budget

On Monday, Charlotte City Council adopted the $2.6 billion Fiscal Year 2020 Budget, which goes into effect on July 1.

Checkers Fans Gather To Celebrate The AHL Champions | PHOTOS

Hundreds of fans gathered Monday evening at Bojangles' Coliseum to celebrate the Charlotte Checkers winning the 2019 AHL Championship.

CMPD Seeks Ambassadors As Part Of Bridge The Difference Community Initiative

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is seeking volunteers who want to become ambassadors as part of the Bridge the Difference community engagement effort to actively contribute to the wellbeing, peace and stability of the City of Charlotte through an apolitical lens.