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Tribe's Push To Build Casino Spurs Carolinas Political Fight

Two of the Carolinas’ most prominent American Indian tribes are battling over geography and lucrative gambling turf.

Bill Would Force Big Tech Companies to Reveal How Much They Make Selling User Data

How much is your data worth? A new bill would force top tech companies like Facebook and Google to reveal how much money they make selling the information you share.

CMPD & City Leaders Address Spike In Violent Crime

The "Break the Cycle meeting was to bring the community together, but it ended up divided. Some people had to be turned away.

CMPD Says No Charges For MCSO Deputy Accused In Deadly 2018 Domestic Dispute

CMPD says they will not pursue charges against Rataba Hawkins, who is accused of shooting and killing her husband during a domestic dispute in January of 2018.

Iredell County Woman Gets $1 Million Birthday Surprise

Christy Steele of Statesville is celebrating her birthday early this year after winning the first $1 million prize in the new $25,000,000 Casino Cash game.

Bojangles' Summer Shootout Kicks Off With The Media Mayhem School Bus Race At Charlotte Motor Speedway

Local media personalities, including WCCB Sports Anchor and Reporter Zach Aldridge, took to the track Tuesday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Media Mayhem School Bus Race presented by Lancaster BBQ.

Crews Recover 16-Year-Old Swimmer's Body From South Fork River

Rescue crews have recovered the body of a 16-year-old girl who is believed to have drowned while swimming in the South Fork River on Monday.

Rowan County Deputies Charge Known Gang Member With Trafficking Heroin

Authorities say a known gang member now faces multiple drug related charges after his arrest in a year long investigation.

Huntersville Announces New Chief Of Police

Huntersville Town Manager Anthony Roberts announced Tuesday that he selected Benson “Bence” Hoyle as the new Chief of Police for the Huntersville Police Department.

Video Shows Rescue Of Baby From Plastic Bag In Georgia Woods

A Georgia sheriff released dramatic body-cam video Tuesday showing the rescue of a newborn girl who was found alive inside a plastic bag in the woods.

Lancaster County Man Charged With Multiple Commercial Burglaries

A 51-year-old man has been charged in connection to several commercial burglaries that took place throughout the months of April and May.

Police Identify Woman Hit, Killed By Vehicle In University City

Police have identified the woman who died Thursday morning following a pedestrian involved accident in north Charlotte.

First Lady's Spokeswoman To Be White House Press Secretary

Melania Trump announced Tuesday that Stephanie Grisham, her longtime spokeswoman and confidante, will succeed Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary.

CMPD Arrests Larceny Suspect Who Disabled Monitoring Device

The CMPD says Lashawn Wilds has been located and arrested.

WANTED BY CMPD: Dontrell Johnson

The CMPD says Dontrell Johnson has been located and arrested.

Illinois Becomes 11th State To Allow Recreational Marijuana

Illinois’ new governor delivered on a top campaign promise Tuesday by signing legislation that makes the state the 11th to legalize small amounts of marijuana for recreational use and the second to approve it through the Legislature rather than the ballot box.

CMPD Asking For Assistance Identifying Taco Bell Armed Robbery Suspect

Authorities are asking for assistance identifying a man wanted for the armed robbery of a Charlotte Taco Bell.

Florida Woman Arrested After Giving Husband's Guns To Police In Effort To Protect Herself From Domestic Violence

A Florida woman’s effort to protect herself from domestic violence has become a flashpoint in the debate over gun rights and victims’ safety.

Police Release More Than 1,000 Files From Jussie Smollett Probe

Chicago police on Monday released more than 1,000 files from the investigation into Jussie Smollett’s claim he was attacked by two men, including video footage that for the first time shows the “Empire” actor with a thin, white rope wrapped around his neck that he told detectives was a noose.