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Motorcyclist Killed In Gruesome Southwest Charlotte Accident

A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon after colliding with a tractor trailer and being run over by a dump truck.

One Person Shot In The University Area

One person has been taken to CMC after a shooting near UNC Charlotte's campus.

Jury Convicts Man In 2016 Fatal North Charlotte Stabbing

Police have arrested 51-year-old James Leaks for the stabbing death of Darrell Cureton, 49, Tuesday afternoon.

Juvenile Charged With Robbing Union County Boy at Gunpoint While Running Lemonade Stand

Terrifying moments for a young boy who says he was robbed at gunpoint while operating a lemonade stand. The child told Union County Deputies a teenager stuck a gun to his stomach and demanded money.

Home Surveillance Video Helps CMPD Identify Vehicle Break-In Suspect

Police have charged a man for his involvement in multiple Charlotte vehicle break-ins.

Still Raging: Largest Wildfire In California History Grows

Wildfires tearing through trees and brush, rampaging up hillsides and incinerating neighborhoods: The places and names change, but the devastation is showing signs of becoming the new normal in California.

Panthers Sign OL Larsen To Two-Year Extension

The Carolina Panthers have signed offensive lineman Tyler Larsen to a two-year contract extension, according to the team.

CMS Principal Resigns Amid Investigation

Hopewell High School's Principal Dino Gisiano has resigned, according to CMS officials.

Woman Tells Police She Shouldn't Be Arrested Because She's A 'Clean, Thoroughbred White Girl'

Police in South Carolina say a woman they saw speed through a stop sign at 60 mph told officers there was no need to arrest her, because she's a "very clean, thoroughbred, white girl."

Man Wanted For Murdering His Father In Salisbury Arrested In Georgia

Authorities in Georgia have arrested a man wanted for murdering his father in Salisbury earlier this year.

Search Underway For Suspect Who Robbed Huntersville Waffle House

A man is on the loose after police say he robbed a Waffle House in Huntersville early Wednesday.

#Trending: Ruby Rose Cast as 'Batwoman,' Veteran's Big Surprise & Girl With 3-D Printed Arm Throws Out 1st Pitch!

Ruby Rose will take on the role of 'Batwoman' on The CW, a veteran surprised with a service dog & a girl with a 3-D printed arm throws out MLB 1st pitches!

Mother Found After Fetus Found In The Bathroom Of American Airlines Flight Out Of Charlotte

Police have tracked down the mother whose fetus was found in the bathroom of an American Airlines flight out of Charlotte.

Steve Smith Sr. Details His Struggle With Depression

For 16 years, Steve Smith Sr. terrorized defenses, racked up accolades, and had no trouble speaking his mind about the play on the field. On Tuesday, Smith Sr. wrote an NFL.com article which reveals his struggle to speak about himself and his troubles with depression.

CMPD And Charlotte Communities Celebrate National Night Out

CMPD officers attended more than 70 neighborhood events and block parties Tuesday night as part of National Night Out.

South Carolina Mom Faces Murder Charge After Allegedly Stuffing Newborn In Trash Bag

The preliminary autopsy results for a newborn baby girl stuffed in a trash bag and left to die in the floorboard of a car have been released.

Disney Says Its New Streaming Service Won’t Rival Netflix

Disney’s upcoming streaming service won’t try to compete directly with Netflix and Amazon, but will focus instead on quality — namely original programs from Disney’s “Star Wars,” Pixar and Marvel brands.

Ruby Rose Cast As Lesbian Superhero Batwoman For The CW

Ruby Rose is making history with her latest role as Batwoman, the first openly gay superhero to headline a TV series.

Lottery Announces Chance To Win A Panthers Luxury Suite For The 2019 Season

The North Carolina Education Lottery is teaming up with the Carolina Panthers to give football fans the chance to win a luxury suite for 12 for all home games in the 2019 football season.

NCDOT: Lane Closure Scheduled On U.S. 74 In Union County

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be working on U.S. 74 West at U.S. 601 in Monroe this week, requiring a lane closure on Wednesday night, Aug. 8.

NFL Helmet Rule Enforcement Unclear For Players, Coaches

Visceral blowback to the NFL’s updated rule that players can’t lead with their helmets to make contact is straight out of tough-guy football 101. Hard-hitting defensive backs say the league is destroying the physical element of the game or lament that it’s changing the sport entirely.

Former TSA Officer Sentenced On Drug Trafficking & Gun Charges

A former TSA officer from Mecklenburg County will spend the next 25 years in prison after being sentence Tuesday on drug trafficking and gun related charges.