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Pedestrian And Dog Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle in Northwest Charlotte

A pedestrian and a dog were killed when they were struck by a vehicle in northwest Charlotte Saturday morning.

Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery At Lincoln County Family Dollar

Lincoln County detectives are investigating an armed robbery at an Iron Station Family Dollar on Saturday morning.

Trump Lauds Firing Of Ex-Top FBI Official As ‘Great Day’

Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he has fired Andrew McCabe, a former FBI deputy director who was a regular target of President Donald Trump’s anger and criticism, just two days before McCabe’s scheduled retirement date. McCabe suggested the move was part of the Trump administration’s “war on the FBI.”

No. 16 UMBC Etches Name In Sports Lore, Routs No. 1 Virginia

The University of Maryland-Baltimore County stunned the sports world by pulling off the most surprising upset in college basketball history, trouncing Virginia 74-54 on Friday night to become the first No. 16 seed ever to beat a No. 1 seed in the men’s NCAA Tournament.

Shelby Police Dog Attacks Little Girl

The attack happened Friday afternoon at Buffalo St. and Lineberger St.

March Madness A Family Affair In Charlotte

Try getting caught up in a sea of North Carolina University fans after a win.

Appeals Court Nixes Some FCC Rules On Robocalls

A federal appeals court rolled back rules intended to deter irritating telemarketing robocalls, saying they were too broad.

ProPublica Leads Media Into Correction Of Murky CIA Story

The news organization ProPublica issued a detailed correction of a story about Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump’s choice for the next CIA director, and the waterboarding of a detainee the year after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Johnsonville Recalls Smoked Pork Sausage Products After Reports Of Plastic Fragment Contamination

Johnsonville has issued a recall for more than 109,600 pounds of smoked pork sausage products that may contain small plastic pieces.

‘I About Fell Over,’ Cabarrus County Man Says Of $150,000 Powerball Prize

Richard and Star Kelly of Kannapolis said they plan to use a $150,000 Powerball prize to make their dream of not having a mortgage come true.

Light-Rail Extension To UNCC Officially Opens

The Blue Line light-rail extension running from uptown to UNC Charlotte is officially open.

Panthers' Greg Olsen Reportedly Auditions With ESPN To Be Analyst

Carolina Panthers' tight end Greg Olsen is reportedly auditioning with ESPN to be an analyst.

Arrest Made In Rock Hill Stabbing

Police say they made an arrest in a stabbing that happened in Rock Hill.

“You’ve GOT to be KITTEN Me!” Baby Shower!

CMPD Animal Care and Control hosts open house for kitten season.

Officials Investigating Fatal Fire Outside Marshville

Officials are investigating a fatal fire just outside Marshville.

#Trending: A Text to a Wrong Number Leads to Viral Response & a March Madness Upset

A woman sent a text of her wearing a dress to the wrong number & the 98-year-old chaplain for Loyola has become an internet sensation!

Howard Dominates Inside As Hornets Beat Hawks 129-117

Nicolas Batum had a triple-double and set a career high with 16 assists, and the Hornets beat the Hawks 129-117 on Thursday night.

Inmate Reported Missing from Gaston County Prison

State correctional and local law enforcement officers are seeking a missing inmate from the Gaston Correctional Center.

Military Investigating Helicopter Crash in Iraq

The Pentagon says all seven service members aboard a U.S. helicopter that crashed in Iraq were killed.

Southeastern Grocers To Close Several Stores Throughout The Viewing Area

Southeastern Grocers announced Thursday they will be closing 94 underperforming stores, including nine in North Carolina.

March Madness Hits Uptown Friday

March Madness! It's the hottest ticket in Charlotte his weekend.

At Least 6 Dead, 7 Injured, In Florida Bridge Collapse

Florida officials said Thursday that four people have been found dead in the rubble of a collapsed South Florida pedestrian bridge where the frantic search for any survivors continued past nightfall.