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CMPD: Man Charged After 3-Year-Old Boy Taken To Hospital Following Accidental Shooting In N. Charlotte

Police have charged a man after a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot the man and himself, in a hotel room, on Friday night.

Smollett Indicted On 16 Counts Stemming From Reported Attack

A grand jury in Chicago indicted “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett on 16 felony counts related to making a false report that he was attacked by two men who shouted racial and homophobic slurs.

Judge Sentences Rayquan Borum Following Guilty Verdict

Rayquan Borum was found guilty Friday afternoon of Second Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in connection to the 2016 shooting death of 26-year-old Justin Carr.

Rayquan Borum Found Guilty Of 2nd Degree Murder

Jurors will resume deliberations Thursday in the trial of the man accused of killing a protester in Uptown. Rayquuan Borum could face up to life in prison if convicted of murdering Justin Carr in 2016.

Rabid Raccoon Attacks Cat In Mint Hill

Officials say a rabid raccoon attacked a cat in Mint Hill.

Flu May Have Peaked, But Experts Eye Jump In Nastier Strain

There’s a strong chance this flu season has peaked, but health officials are watching a recent wave of illnesses from a nastier flu strain.

Missing SC Teen May Have Been Traveling To Charlotte Area

A teenager who went missing nearly a year ago in South Carolina may have been traveling to Charlotte, according to officials.

Game Between Queens And Lenoir-Rhyne At BB&T Ballpark Cancelled Due To Inclement Weather

Friday’s game between Queens University of Charlotte and Lenoir-Rhyne University originally scheduled for 7:05 p.m. will not be played at BB&T Ballpark due to inclement weather.

Concord Man Wins $1 Million On Scratch-Off For Second Time In Two Years

A Concord man says he's in disbelief after buying a $1 million lottery ticket for the second time in two years.

Police Release Name Of Man Killed In Southwest Charlotte Accident

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released the name of a man killed in a single vehicle accident in southwest Charlotte.

Hickory Police Seeking Assistance Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect

Police in Hickory are investigating an armed robbery at a local restaurant on Thursday night.

Knights Fest Returns On March 23rd

Back by popular demand -- Knights Fest -- the Charlotte Knights' fan-friendly festival, will return as the official kick-off to the team's upcoming 2019 season.

Children, Young Adult Among New North Carolina Flu Victims

A child 4 years old or younger and two other young people are listed among the latest flu victims in North Carolina.

CMPD Officer Arrested For Falsifying Time Card

CMPD says they arrested an officer for falsifying his time card.

Circle K Speed Street Announces Concert Lineup

Circle K Speed Street returns to Uptown Charlotte and is celebrating 25 years of bringing great music and family-friendly fun to the Queen City.

Charlotte's Best: Londa's Place

Laresa takes us inside Londa's Place for some soul food in this week's Charlotte's Best.

Officials: North Charlotte Apartment Fire Intentionally Set

Arson investigators with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say Thursday morning's two-alarm fire in north Charlotte was intentionally set.

Paul Manafort Sentenced To 47 Months On Tax, Bank Fraud Charges

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced Thursday to nearly four years in prison for tax and bank fraud related to his work advising Ukrainian politicians, a significant break from sentencing guidelines that called for a 20-year prison term.