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CMPD Investigating Armed Robbery At Credit Union Near UNCC

Police are investigating following an armed bank robbery at the State Employees' Credit Union in the University City area Monday morning.

Carolina Panthers Sign Safety Colin Jones

The Carolina Panthers have signed safety Colin Jones to a two-year contract, the team announced Monday. Jones was slated to become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.

CMPD Seeking Assistance Locating Robbery Suspect Last Seen In Gastonia

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for assistance locating a man who disabled his electronic monitoring device.

Woman Charged With Murder After Man Shot And Killed During Domestic Dispute In North Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the victim and suspect after a man was shot and killed in north Charlotte, on Sunday morning.

Neighbors Frustrated About New Hawthorne Street Bridge Setback

Neighbors are frustrated by another setback for the new Hawthorne Street Bridge in East Charlotte.

Two Planes Involved In Ground Collision At Charlotte Douglas Airport

Two aircraft were involved in a ground collision, on Sunday morning, while one of the aircraft was backing up from a gate at Charlotte Douglas Airport, according to reports.

Victim Identified After Man Found Shot To Death In West Charlotte Convenience Store Parking Lot

The CMPD has identified the man who was found shot to death in a west Charlotte convenience store parking lot, on Friday night.

No. 3 UNC Tops No. 4 Duke 79-70 To Clinch Share Of ACC Title

Freshman Coby White scored 21 points and UNC took down its biggest rival again, beating the short-handed Blue Devils 79-70 to earn a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season championship.

Morning Showers Sunday, Warming Up This Week

Today gets a big warm up with highs soaring into the low 70s. After a few morning showers, the rest of the day stays dry.

Kemba Scores 25 But Hornets Fall To Bucks 131-114

Kemba Walker paced Charlotte with 25 points, and reserve Frank Kaminsky had 16.

No Survivors In Ethiopian Airlines Crash En Route To Kenya

A jetliner carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian capital Sunday, killing everyone aboard, authorities said. More than 30 nationalities were among the dead.

Smollett Indicted On 16 Felony Counts After False Reports Of 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.

Williams Scores 30, Hornets Edge Wizards 112-111

Williams poured in seven 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 30 points, helping the Hornets snap a five-game home losing streak with a 112-111 win over the Washington Wizards.

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.