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Accident On I-85 In Gastonia Closes Southbound Lanes

An accident in Gaston County has shut down the southbound lanes of I-85 near exit 27, according to reports.

NASCAR Moves Sunday's Start Because Of Rain

NASCAR has moved the start of Sunday’s race up one hour to 1:10 p.m. ET because of a strong threat of rain.

Police Investigating Death Following Fight In Mooresville

Mooresville Police are investigating the death of a security guard following an altercation at a local business.

Arrest Made In Harris Boulevard Circle K Robberies

The CMPD has arrested a man in connection with two robberies of a Circle K on Harris Boulevard.

US Gulf Coast Braces For Fast-Approaching Hurricane Nate

Coastal residents from southeast Louisiana to the Florida panhandle braced for the effects of fast-moving Hurricane Nate, expected to hit sometime time Saturday night - possibly with Category 2 strength.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Prepares For Possible Rain At The Bank Of America 500

Charlotte Motor Speedway is preparing for any rain that Tropical Storm Nate may bring to the Queen City this weekend.

Family Reacts After Viewing Footage of Officer Shooting Galindo

CMPD has released the body camera video of officers shooting a man in North Charlotte Sept. 6.

Massive Wave Of Butterflies Lights Up Denver Weather Radar

A lacy, cloud-like pattern drifting across a Denver-area radar screen turned out to be a 70-mile-wide (110-kilometer) wave of butterflies, forecasters say.

2 Soldiers Killed, 6 Hurt In SC When Hit By Military Vehicle

Military officials say two soldiers are dead and six are hurt after a military vehicle struck them while they were in formation at an Army base in South Carolina.

Stymied Police Seek Help In Uncovering Vegas Gunman’s Motive

After five days of scouring the life of Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock and chasing 1,000 leads, investigators confessed Friday they still don’t know what drove him to mass murder, and they announced plans to put up billboards appealing for the public’s help.

CMPD Officer And His Canine Partner Find Missing Child Stuck Under A Fence

A two-year-old girl reported missing Friday morning is back safe with her family thanks to a CMPD officer and his canine partner.

'Last Comic Standing' Winner Ralphie May Found Dead Of Cardiac Arrest At 45

Comedian Ralphie May was found dead in a private Las Vegas residence early Friday morning, according to a statement posted on his Twitter page. He was 45.

New Orleans, Gulf Coast Brace For Tropical Storm Nate

States from Louisiana to Florida braced Friday for Tropical Storm Nate, forecast to pound the Gulf Coast this weekend as a hurricane.

Police Identify Suspect Wanted In Hickory Bank Robbery

Police have issued warrants for the suspect wanted for robbing the Carter Bank and Trust Friday afternoon.

Hornets Nic Batum To Miss 6-8 Weeks With Elbow Injury

Hornets swingman Nicolas Batum will miss a minimum of six to eight weeks with a left elbow injury

Man Arrested For Sex Trafficking Georgia Woman In Pineville

A criminal complaint has been filed against Thomas 'Fame' Stinnette who is accused of prostituting a Georgia girl in Pineville between October 1st and 4th.

Unknown Brewery To Add Micro-Distillery

One Popular brewery in South End will soon become the first in Charlotte to also become a micro-distillery.

Police Identify Suspect Charged In Charlotte's 67th Homicide

CMPD has charged a suspect in the shooting death of Jonathan Cauthen last month in northwest Charlotte.

Group Home Supervisor Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges

Police say Social Services received a tip that a sexual assault may have occurred at a group home in Mint Hill.

U.S. Customs Vows To Block Imports Made By North Korean Workers

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it is ready to block U.S. imports of seafood — as well as any other goods — produced by North Korean laborers who work in China.

Birth Control: Trump Expands Opt-Out For Workplace Insurance

President Donald Trump is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming religious or moral objections, issuing new rules Friday that take another step in rolling back the Obama health care law.