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Sheriff's Department Helps Ensure Safe Halloween

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Department is taking steps toward making this year's Halloween a little safer for trick-or-treaters.

Inconsistencies Cast Doubt on Harrowing Tale of Sea Survival

Two Hawaii women who say they were lost at sea on a sailboat for months never activated their emergency beacon, the U.S. Coast Guard said, adding to a growing list of inconsistencies that cast doubt on their harrowing tale of survival.

A Former Prisoner Discusses The Effects Of Racism In The Criminal Justice System During Community Event

As hundreds of people in Charlotte continue to discuss the effects of racism within the community, Ramona Brant spoke during Monday's 'Hidden In Plain Sight' conference.

Gaston County Residents Celebrate 'GOtober Fest'

Thousands of people came out for the first 'GOtober Fest' celebration Monday in Gaston County.

What Do Indictments Mean for Russia Investigation Going Forward?

We are also hearing from local analysts about what the indictments mean for the Russia investigation going forward.

UNC Students Help Raise Money For Crossing Guard To See Her Son Across Country

A well-known crossing guard at UNC Chapel Hill is getting a big surprise.

NoDa Business Fights Back After Crime

A local business owner is working to create change after being caught in the middle of crime in Charlotte.

Kirk Farm Fields Temporarily Closed

Kirk Farm Fields, one of our Park and Recreation facilities located on East Mallard Creek Church Road, will be closed for the next four weeks after a nearby wastewater pipe burst due to severe weather on Oct. 23.

Husband Charged With Murder After Lancaster Woman Found Dead Sunday

Lancaster Police have now identified a woman killed in the city's most recent homicide. Investigators say 58-year-old Mildred Burris Arnold was found dead in her home on South York Street, near downtown.

Trump Vows Justice As US Captures Key Benghazi Militant

U.S. special operations forces captured a militant in Libya accused of playing an instrumental role in the Benghazi attacks, officials said Monday, in a high-stakes operation designed to bring the perpetrators to justice five years after the deadly violence.

‘House of Cards’ Cancelled As Fallout Continues For Spacey

The fallout from Kevin Spacey’s response to being accused of alleged sexual assault continued Monday, with the two-time Oscar winner being harshly criticized on social media, the plug pulled on his hit show “House of Cards” and “deeply troubled” producers of the political thriller arriving on set to comfort cast mates.

Suspect Breaks Into Home, Robs Family At Gunpoint While They Were Eating Dinner

Deputies are looking for the man they say kicked in the front door of a family's home and robbed them at gun point Saturday night.

Icy Windshield Leads To Charges After Driver Hits And Kills Pedestrian In Southeast Charlotte

Police say a driver is facing charges after a pedestrian was hit and killed in southeast Charlotte Monday morning.

#Trending: The World Series' Worst Fan & The Steelers' Touch Down Dance!

A fan at the World Series took a HR baseball from another fan and threw it back on the field! Plus, the Steelers had quite the touch down celebration!

First Guilty Plea, Indictment Of Trump Aides In Russia Probe

A former campaign adviser to President Donald Trump has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russians, special counsel Robert Mueller said Monday, while former campaign manager Paul Manafort and Manafort’s business partner pleaded not guilty to felony charges of conspiracy against the United States and other counts.