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Charlotte Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison On Drug And Weapons Charges

A Charlotte man who sold heroin to a woman who later died of an overdose has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on drug and weapons charges.

CMPD Needs Help Finding Peeping Tom, Burglary Suspect

Video surveillance released by CMPD shows the suspect wanted in connection to a burglary and peeping tom case.

Police: Dog Stolen During Carjacking in Matthews Has Died

Matthews Police say "Sissy," the dog stolen during a carjacking Wednesday, has died.

Suspect Wanted In Gastonia Bank Robbery

A bank was robbed Thursday morning in Gaston County, and police are still searching for a suspect.

Former Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King Dies At Age 68

A family friend says Ed King, a former guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd who helped write several of their hits including “Sweet Home Alabama,” has died in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 68.

Homicide Suspect Returned To Lancaster County After Being Arrested In Washington, D.C.

Zakee Antwon Edward Davis, 24, of Lancaster has been charged with the murder of Demarcus Hendrix last week at a home on Hood Park Lane.

Mooresboro Man Arrested In Cleveland County On Extensive Drug Charges

Narcotics investigators arrested a Mooresboro man August 21st following an extensive investigation into drug possession in Cleveland County.

Ohio State Suspends Meyer For Three Games, Says He Protected Protege

Ohio State suspended coach Urban Meyer for three games on Wednesday night for mishandling repeated professional and behavioral problems of an assistant coach, with investigators finding Meyer protected his protege for years through domestic violence allegations, a drug problem and poor job performance.

#Trending: Lois Lane Will Join CW Crossover Event & Little Boy Mimics MLB Batting Pros!

Lois Lane will join Superman in the annual CW crossover event & a little boy who loves baseball was caught mimicking batting stances!

Kroger To Phase Out Plastic Bags At All Stores

The nation’s largest grocery chain will be plastic-bag free at all of its nearly 2,800 stores by 2025.

#Trending: Idris Elba Shuts Down 007 Rumors & Dreams Come True for Young Racing Fan With Leukemia

Idris Elba shut down rumors that he is being looked at to play James Bond & a young racing fan with Leukemia's dream comes true as he drives a race car.

Firefighters Save Two, Young Boys After Tree Limb Falls On Bedroom

Two 10-year-old boys are safe after a large tree fell onto a home in east Charlotte early Thursday morning.

CLT Independence Donates $25K To Teen Soccer Player Paralyzed In Jet Ski Accident

The Charlotte Independence soccer team donated $25,000 Wednesday night to a York County teen who was paralyzed in an accident on Lake Wylie in June.

North Carolina Will Keep 3 Confederate Monuments At Capitol

Three Confederate monuments will remain on the North Carolina Capitol grounds, but with newly added context about slavery and civil rights.

Mexican Man Charged In Iowa Slaying Worked Under Fake Name

A Mexican man charged with killing an Iowa college student worked on a dairy farm for years under a false name just a few miles from where the young woman was allegedly abducted while running last month, his employer said Wednesday.

For Many Young Investors, The Stock Market’s Only Gone Up

Meet the generation of investors who haven’t known a bear market.

6 Charged With Providing Massages Without Licenses

Six massage therapists have been charged with operating without a license.

Lane Closures Continue On I-85 Project

As work continues on the Interstate 85 widening project, lane closures for the interstate are scheduled as bridge demolition work continues at Concord Lake Road and Main Street in Cabarrus County.

Atrium Health Enhances Security Measures To Ensure Safety For All

As the healthcare industry continues to increase its attention on security, Atrium Health is furthering its goal of ensuring the safety of each patient, teammate and visitor by implementing enhanced security measures across its system.

FBI, CMPD, CMS Launch #ThinkBeforeYouPost Campaign To Curb Hoax School Threats

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have launched a campaign to inform the public about the consequences of making school threats.