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Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Gaston County, 2nd Confirmed Case Of 2019

Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement officials say a second case of rabies has been confirmed in the county for 2019.

Donlya Kelly Arrested By CMPD

CMPD says Donlya Kelly has been taken into custody.

CMPD Receives Civic Imagination Award

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department received the 2019 L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award Tuesday from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

CMS: Drugs Found On High School Campus During Tuesday's Safety Screening

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says no weapons were found during Tuesday's safety screening at North Mecklenburg High School, but drugs were confiscated.

Lancaster County Traffic Stop Leads To 3 Arrests On Stolen Property, Drug Charges

Deputies say three suspects were arrested Monday night on charges related to stolen property and drugs.

NCDOT To Close Ramp At I-85/I-485 Interchange Tuesday Night In NE Mecklenburg County

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will temporarily close access from Interstate 85 to the I-485 Inner Loop (exit 48) at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, weather permitting.

CMPD Charges 3 Suspects In Connection To 2 Armed Robberies

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged three suspects accused of committing two armed robberies on Monday.

Pets Available For Adoption In July | PHOTOS

Check out the pets available for adoption from the Humane Society of Charlotte.

Man Dies After Co-Worker Accidentally Hits Him With Vehicle At Concord Asphalt Company

Police say a man died after a co-worker accidentally hit him with a vehicle at a Concord asphalt company.

Traffic Stop Leads Catawba County Deputies To Finding More Than $15K In Stolen Equipment

Deputies say they recovered more than $15,000 worth of stolen equipment during a traffic stop in Catawba County.

Texas Billionaire H. Ross Perot Dies At 89

H. Ross Perot, the colorful, self-made Texas billionaire who rose from a childhood of Depression-era poverty and twice ran for president as a third-party candidate, has died. He was 89.

Gov. Cooper Signs "Death By Distribution" Bill Into Law

On July 8, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law "Death by Distribution" (H474). Representative Arp, a primary sponsor, said, "This new law will ensure that anyone who is working against us by selling opioids and lethal drugs that kill vulnerable people will be held accountable for their actions."

#Trending: Cruise Ship Close Call, Quinn Cook Remembers Dad As He Signs With LA, Home Run Derby Highlights

Cruise ship close call in Italy, a Raptors fan retires his Kawhi jersey, Quinn Cook celebrates his late dad as he signs with the Lakers, Vlad Jr. breaks record at the Home Run Derby and Pete Alonso wins!

From Nazis To Hippies: End Of The Road For Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen is halting production of the last version of its Beetle model this week at its plant in Puebla, Mexico. It’s the end of the road for a vehicle that has symbolized many things over a history spanning the eight decades since 1938.

Community Leaders Want Answers After Mooresville Police Chief Put on Leave

Community leaders are demanding answers about an investigation into the Mooresville Police Chief. Damon Williams has been on paid administrative leave since June.

CMPD Identifies Pedestrian Hit And Killed By Light Rail Train In North Charlotte

The CMPD has identified a man they say died after being hit by the light rail train in north Charlotte overnight.

US Women's World Cup Champs Arrive Home Ahead Of Parade

Megan Rapinoe stepped off the plane with champagne in hand — a fizzy souvenir from a most memorable trip overseas.

Clover Woman Killed In York County Accident Monday Morning

A 33-year-old Clover woman was killed Monday morning after she collided with another vehicle in York County.

Health Officials Issue Warning About Pool Parasite

The sun is hot, the water is cool. People in the Charlotte area are taking advantage of swimming pools this summer. "So far, nothing [bad] happened," said Lorena. She was visiting Double Oaks pool in North Charlotte. As kids are playing, health officials with the Centers for Disease Control are warning of an increase in stomach bug cases caused by Cryptosporidiosis.