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Gaston County Man Who Tried To Burn Three People In Fire Arrested

A Gaston County man has been arrested after reportedly setting fire to a home while three people, including a three-year-old child, were inside.

I-85 Remains Shut Down Following Tuesday Night Crash

Part of I-85 is closed following a deadly car crash that killed one and injured two others Tuesday night.

Lightning Sparks South Charlotte Apartment Fire

The Red Cross is assisting after fire damaged several apartments in south Charlotte Tuesday evening.

CMPD's Police Athletic League Changing Police Perceptions

CMPD's PAL has been working with kids in Charlotte neighborhoods for 50 years.

Some Areas Recovering After Heavy Storms Moved Across The Region

Crews in Catawba County are working to repair damage left behind after Tuesday's storms.

Residents Rally Outside Council Meeting To "Save Davidson"

Residents say they will keep fighting a proposed development, and hope to sway town leaders.

Thieves hit two car dealerships in Union County stealing tires, radios

Surveillance video shows two guys who may be responsible for causing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage at two car dealerships in Indian Trail. Investigators believe the suspects are experienced thieves. They stole tires and radios from dozens of cars.

Long-Time Davidson Police Chief Says She's Retiring

Police Chief Jeanne Miller says she will retire at the end of the month.

Sessions Heatedly Denies Improper Russia Contacts

Attorney General Jeff Sessions heatedly denied on Tuesday having an undisclosed meeting with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. and declared it was a “detestable and appalling lie” to suggest he was aware of or took part in any collusion between Russia and the election campaign that sent Donald Trump to the White House.

Downed Utility Pole, Power Lines Close I-40 Exit Ramp

Due to severe weather, N.C. Department of Transportation crews have temporarily closed the exit ramp from I-40 East to Fairgrove Church Road (exit 128) in Catawba County.

Arson Suspect Wanted In Gaston County

Police are looking for the man they say set fire to an occupied home on Brian Circle Sunday morning.

Thieves Vandalize Multiple Vehicles At Two Union County Car Dealerships

An investigation is underway at two car dealerships in Union County to determine who vandalized and stole parts off of multiple vehicles overnight.

Drones Carrying Defibrillators Could Aid Heart Emergencies

It sounds futuristic: drones carrying heart defibrillators swooping in to help bystanders revive people stricken by cardiac arrest.

Family Says US College Student Released By N. Korea Is In Coma

Otto Warmbier, an American college student serving a 15-year prison term in North Korea for alleged anti-state acts, was released and medically evacuated from the reclusive country Tuesday and has been in a coma for months, his parents said.

Mueller's Picks To Help Lead Russia Probe Raise Questions Over Impartiality

High-profile supporters of President Donald Trump are turning on special counsel Robert Mueller, the man charged with investigating Russian interference in the U.S. election and possible collusion with Trump’s campaign.

Prison Guards Killed by Inmates During Transport in Georgia

Authorities say inmates killed two prison guards during a bus transport in Georgia and are now being sought by law enforcement.

Sessions to Face Sharp Questions on Russia Contacts

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is preparing for sharp questions from his former Senate colleagues about his role in the firing of James Comey, his Russian contacts during the campaign and his decision to recuse from an investigation into possible ties between Moscow and associates of President Donald Trump.