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Charlotte Woman Awaiting Family Evacuating from U.S. Virgin Islands

Families are fleeing devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. A Charlotte woman is anxiously waiting for her loved ones to arrive from the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Two Charged In Fatal Concord Hit-And-Run, Victims Identified

Authorities have identified the two Concord High School students who were killed in Saturday's hit-and-run accident.

Newton Has Four Touchdowns As Panthers Stun Patriots 33-30

Graham Gano hit a 48-yard field goal as time expired, and the Carolina Panthers stunned the New England Patriots 33-30 on Sunday.

Pedestrian Hit By Car And Killed On Independence Blvd

A man died when he was hit by a car, as he tried to cross Independence Boulevard early Sunday morning.

Woman Charged With Charlotte's 68th Homicide

One woman is dead and another has been arrested after a shooting in Charlotte on Saturday morning.

O.J. Simpson Out Of Prison After 9 Years For Armed Robbery

Former football legend O.J. Simpson became a free man Sunday after serving nine years for a botched hotel room heist in Las Vegas that brought the conviction and prison time he avoided in the killings of his ex-wife and her friend after his 1995 acquittal in the “trial of the century” in Los Angeles.

Body Found Behind CLT Church Identified As Missing Virginia Teen

Police have confirmed that the body found behind Stonewall AME Zion Church, on Friday, is that of the missing Virginia teenager, Ashanti Billie.

Government Jobs Sprouting As Legal Pot Looms In California

Recreational marijuana use becomes legal in California in 2018, and one of the things to blossom in the emerging industry isn’t green and leafy - it’s government jobs.

Pedestrian Killed On I-77 In Huntersville

A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle on I-77 in Huntersville, according to the Huntersville Fire Department.

Standoff In NW Charlotte; Two Patients Already Transported To CMC

A standoff is underway in northwest Charlotte where medic says two people have already been taken to the hospital after a shooting on Augusta Street.

Trump’s Health Secretary Resigns In Travel Flap

President Donald Trump’s health secretary resigned Friday, after his costly travel triggered investigations that overshadowed the administration’s agenda and angered his boss. Tom Price’s regrets and partial repayment couldn’t save his job.

Student Comes Forward About Racially Offensive Sign Sparks Investigation At UNCC

UNC Charlotte officials say a student resident at Holshouser Hall has come forward and taken responsibility for a racist sign posted above one of the hall's water fountains.

Funds Needed To Help Dog Who Was Dragged Behind Truck In Stanly County

Authorities say on Wednesday, September 28th, the organization, Friends of Stanly County Animals, was contacted by someone who witnessed a dog being dragged behind a red and white pickup truck.

Union County Teacher Being Investigated For Allegedly Kicking Student

Officials say a teacher at Marvin Ridge Middle School has been placed on paid administrative leave following two complaints of him assaulting students.

Man Charged After Boarding School Bus And Threaten Driver, Student

Police have charged a man for boarding a school bus and threatening the driver and a student.

Church Suspect Had Note Referencing Roof Case

A note found in the car of a man charged with spraying deadly gunfire at a Tennessee church made reference to revenge for a white supremacist’s massacre at a black church in Charleston, South Carolina, two years earlier, law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.