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Ford Recalls 550K Vehicles That Can Roll Away Unexpectedly

Ford is recalling about 550,000 cars and SUVs in North America to fix a gearshift problem that could cause the vehicles to roll away unexpectedly.

Local Family: Cat Stolen, Held for Ransom

The family got a call Friday from someone who said they had the cat, and wanted to know what the reward money was. The family was confused, because the cat wasn't missing; they'd just seen him in their yard.

Police Arrest Suspect Accused Of Shooting 6-Year-Old In North Charlotte Drive-By

CMPD has charged a 25-year-old man in connection to a north Charlotte drive-by shooting that left a 6-year-old girl injured.

Clues To Confederate Mystery: Sub’s Crew Never Dumped Weight

Scientists studying the world’s first submarine to sink an enemy ship said Wednesday that the doomed Confederate crew did not release an emergency mechanism that could have helped the vessel surface quickly.

North Carolina Woman Denied License Plate To Honor Wife

A woman says her request for a specialty license plate to honor her wife has been denied by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.

Two Iredell County Deputies Involved In Accident That Left One Deputy Dead

An off-duty Iredell County deputy was killed Wednesday afternoon when he collided with another deputy's vehicle.

Man Charged Wtih Series Of Charlotte Armed Robberies

A man has been arrested and charged with three armed robberies in the Charlotte area over the last two months.

Crews Battling Massive Fire At Spencer Scrap Yard

Crews are working to put out a massive fire at a scrap yard in Spencer.

The Republican National Convention Will Be Held In Charlotte In 2020

Sources say the Republican National Convention Site Selection Committee voted unanimously to bring the 2020 RNC Convention to Charlotte.

President Trump Says Air Force One To Get Red, White And Blue Makeover

President Donald Trump says Air Force One is getting a patriotic makeover.

Wreck Involving Truck Pulling Camper Shuts Down I-77SB

Interstate 77 (south bound) is completely shut down as crews work to clean up a wreck involving a vehicle that was towing a fifth wheel camper.

Marriott Hotels Eliminating Plastic Straws By 2019

Marriott International plans to remove plastic straws and drink stirrers from all of its 6,500 hotels and resorts worldwide by next year.

EU Fines Google A Record $5B Over Mobile System

The European Union fined Google a record $5 billion Wednesday for using the market dominance of its Android mobile operating system to force handset makers to install Google apps, reducing choice for consumers.

#Trending: Police Officer Prays With Boy Before Surgery & 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Trailer

A police officer and his K9 visited a boy before his brain surgery to pray together & the full length trailer is out for 'Bohemian Rhapsody!'

Photo Released Of Skimmer Device Found Inside Newton Area Gas Pumps

Police are investigating after two skimming devices were found inside gas pumps Tuesday afternoon.

Some Charlotte City Council Democrats Criticized for "Yes" Vote on RNC

We should learn in the next couple of days whether Charlotte is awarded the 2020 Republican National Convention. Some Democrats on City Council are feeling the heat for voting in favor of hosting the RNC.

Charlotte Football Star Giving Back To Science After Death

Family and friends are holding a vigil Wednesday for a Harding University High School football player killed in West Charlotte.

Video: Racial Slurs, Curse Words Shouted Over Anti-Trump Sign

Video gone viral after a man approached a Charlotte resident about an anti-Donald Trump sign in his front yard with a curse word on it.

Death Investigation Underway In East Charlotte

A death investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside an east Charlotte apartment.

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust In Iredell County

A Stanley man is facing multiple drug charges after being stopped for a traffic violation Monday.

MUST SEE: Las Vegas Officer Shoots Through Windshield During Chase

Two men are dead and a third wounded suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting and subsequent gun battle with police in downtown Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 11.

Victim Identified In Deadly Concord Accident

A deadly traffic incident with a fuel spill has resulted in partial closures of Cabarrus Highway 601 on July 17th, between Carriker Road and Mt. Pleasant Road South.