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City Tree Falls In East Charlotte Neighborhood

Recent heavy rain and wind caused a large mature oak tree in the City right-of-way to fall in the Kilborne Acres Neighborhood Tuesday morning.

French Authorities Look For Quiksilver CEO In Atlantic

French authorities have deployed boats and helicopters off the coast of southwest France to search for the chief executive of sportswear maker Quiksilver after his empty boat was found washed ashore.

Actor Mark Salling Dies Weeks After Child Porn Guilty Plea

Mark Salling, who played bad-boy Noah “Puck” Puckerman in the hit musical-comedy “Glee,” died of an apparent suicide Tuesday, weeks after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. He was 35.

Lancaster Shooting Suspect Arrested

A suspect accused of shooting a 26-year-old man last Thursday night has been arrested.

Settlement Reached In Fatal Bus Crash That Killed 6 Members Of Statesville Church

Officials say several people have been killed after a bus carrying members of a Statesville church overturned on I-40 in Tennessee.

Police Searching For Armed Robbery Suspect

Detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating an armed robbery suspect.

Wilson's World: Getting Organized at the Container Store in SouthPark

Wilson was at The Container Store in SouthPark this morning getting tips and ideas on how to declutter and get oranized.

Gaston County Files Lawsuit To Fight Opioid Crisis

Gaston County is working to fight the opioid epidemic by filing a major lawsuit against the manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioid drugs.

Mountain Towns Prepare For Snow

Cold weather means money for Mountain towns.

Charlotte Chamber Issues Proclamation Supporting Keeping Panthers in Queen City

The Charlotte Chamber is officially supporting the effort to keep the Carolina Panthers in the Queen City. Chamber President Bob Morgan issued a proclamation of appreciation and support Monday.

65 Pounds Of Marijuana Found At Hickory Police Dispatchers Home

Investigators say the husband of a Hickory police dispatcher in Catawba County has been charged after 65 pounds of marijuana was found inside their home.

Teens Arrested for Series of Restaurant Burglaries

Two teens have been arrested in relation to a series of restaurant burglaries during the months of September and October.

U.S. Releases ‘Putin list’ of Russian Politicians, Oligarchs

A long-awaited U.S. list of Russian businessmen and officials who have flourished under Vladimir Putin’s presidency appears to be mainly a list of people in Russian government, along with 96 “oligarchs” from a Forbes magazine ranking of Russian billionaires.

Trump to Herald Economic Progress in State of the Union

President Donald Trump will herald a robust economy and push for bipartisan congressional action on immigration in Tuesday’s State of the Union address, as he seeks to rally a deeply divided nation and boost his own sagging standing with Americans.

School Closings and Delays for January 30th, 2018

Due to inclement weather, the following schools will be closed on January 30th, 2018.

CMPD Investigating After Man Found Shot Outside Gas Station

Detectives are conducting an investigation for a shooting that occurring Tuesday morning near N. Graham Street and Keswick Avenue.

One Dead, One Injured In Huntersville Shooting

Officials have confirmed one person is dead and another injured after a shooting Monday night.

Duke Energy Won't Force Neighbors To Waive All Legal Claims

Neighbors of Duke Energy Corp.'s unlined coal ash pits in North Carolina went to court after the company said their $5,000 "good will" payments required them to give up future health claims linked to contaminated well water, but now they're ending the lawsuit.

House Intel Committee Votes To Release Classified Memo

Brushing aside opposition from the Department of Justice, Republicans on the House intelligence committee voted Monday to release a classified memo that purports to show improper use of surveillance by the FBI and the Justice Department in the Russia investigation.