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Hugh McManaway Statue Unveiled In Myers Park

The Hugh McManaway statue was unveiled Tuesday afternoon at the corner of Providence Road and Queens Road.

Speedway Christmas By The Numbers: Millions Of Lights, Thousands Of Cars, Countless Memories Made

When Charlotte Motor Speedway opens its doors for the eighth annual Speedway Christmas presented by Disconnect and Drive this weekend, fans will be treated to the biggest and brightest holiday lights spectacle yet at the iconic speedway.

CMS: Student Facing Charges After Having Gun At East Meck High School

Officials with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System say a student is being charged for having a gun at East Meck High School.

3 Teens Charged After Social Media Threat Prompts Lockdown At Olympic High School

Olympic High School is on lockdown as a precaution due to a threat on social media, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School officials say.

CNN Sues President Trump, Demanding Return Of Reporter Jim Acosta To White House

CNN is suing the Trump administration, demanding that correspondent Jim Acosta’s press credentials to cover the White House be returned.

Matthews Commissioners Approve Controversial Housing Project

Neighbors in Matthews losing their battle to stop a controversial housing project. Commissioners approved a developer's plan to build 12 new homes near the center of downtown.

NC Mountain Ski Slopes Opening Early Thanks To Below Average Temps, Boosting Local Economies

Sugar Mountain is officially open, and while that is good news for skiers, it's even better news for the local economy.

Charlotte Comic Community Remembers Stan Lee

People around the world and in Charlotte are remembering Stan Lee, the legendary man behind many Marvel comics. Lee was the visionary behind Spider-Man, Daredevil, The Incredible Hulk, and others.

David Pearson, NASCAR's Silver Fox, Dies At 83

Legendary NASCAR driver and Hall of Famer David "The Silver Fox" Pearson died Monday at the age of 83.

Off-Duty Pineville Police Officer Hit By Vehicle While Directing Traffic

A Pineville Police officer is recovering after reportedly being hit while directing traffic Monday evening.

CMPD Chief Kicks Off "Bridging Difference" Campaign Ahead of RNC

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief wants to build bridges in the community, ahead of the Republican National Convention.

New Exercise Guidelines: Move More, Sit Less, Start Younger

Move more, sit less and get kids active as young as age 3, say new federal guidelines that stress that any amount and any type of exercise helps health.

Novant Health Shows How Veterans’ Skills Translate Into Patient Care

Novant Health's core values – compassion, diversity and inclusion, personal excellence, courage and teamwork – are values veterans also embody through their service.

Panthers Waive C.J. Anderson

It became clear over the first couple months of the season that running back C.J. Anderson had a very small role to play for the Panthers, which wasn’t what he envisioned when he signed a one-year deal this offseason.

Join A Night Of Stand-Up Comedy In The Queen City To Help Families Impacted By Recent Hurricanes

The Factory Comedy Room will be hosting "Hurricanes Blow," a benefit show to raise money for families affected by the recent hurricanes in North Carolina, on Saturday, November 17th at 9pm.

Stan Lee, Creator Of A Galaxy Of Marvel Superheroes, Dies

Stan Lee, the creative dynamo who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Hollywood by introducing human frailties in Marvel superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk, died Monday.

SHP Increases Patrols During Thanksgiving Holiday

As family and friends prepare for the Thanksgiving Holiday period, the State Highway Patrol is also making preparations of its own in hopes of ensuring safe travel.

Grim Search For More Fire Victims, 31 Dead Across California | PHOTOS

Statewide the number of dead stood at 31, including two victims in Southern California, from wildfires raging at both ends of the state.

Suspect Arrested, Child Safe After Gastonia Abduction Triggers Amber Alert

A little girl is reunited with her mother after police say her father abducted her in Gastonia. The search for 3-year-old Destiny Boykins triggered an Amber Alert. U.S. Marshals arrested the suspect and rescued the girl after a violent crash.

Officer Uninjured After Being Shot At With High Powered Rifle In Albemarle

Police say someone shot at an Albemarle police officer with a high-powered rifle Sunday afternoon, after the officer initiated a vehicle stop on a car suspected to be involved in another shooting earlier Sunday.