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Suspect In Hit And Run Crashes In West Charlotte

A portion of Montana Drive was closed Friday night after officials say a driver suspected in a hit and run slammed into a utility pole.

180,000 Gallons Of Wastewater Has Spilled Into Sugar Creek Watershed

Charlotte Water says an estimated 180,000 gallons of wastewater has spilled into Kings Branch, which is a tributary to Sugar Creek in the Catawba River Watershed.

Pentagon: US Kills Islamic State Leader In Afghanistan

The Pentagon says that U.S. forces killed the head of the Islamic State group affiliate in Afghanistan in an airstrike in Kunar province earlier this week.

One Of Burke County's Most Wanted Arrested

A man who was on the Burke County Most Wanted list for nearly nine months has been arrested.

Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges In Several North And South Carolina Counties

A 36-year-old man wanted for multiple robberies throughout several counties in North and South Carolina has been arrested.

No Charges In Fatal Crash That Killed 7-Year-old

Police say no charges will be filed against a driver that caused a wreck that killed a 7-year-old in Matthews.

Ramp Closures Scheduled for I-40/I-77 Project in Statesville

The N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close the ramp from I-40 West to I-77 South (Exit 152) in Statesville, starting at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 16, weather permitting.

One Injured In South Charlotte Shooting

One person has has been taken to the hospital after being shot in south Charlotte Friday.

Two Charged In Killings Of Missing Pennsylvania Men

An admitted drug dealer with a history of mental illness was charged Friday with the killings of four Pennsylvania men who vanished a week ago. A second suspect was also arrested and charged in three of the deaths.

#Trending: Beyonce Shares 1st Picture of Twins & Mayweather Vs. McGregor Press Tour Heats Up!

Beyonce shares the names of her twins and the Mayweather & McGregor press tour gets entertaining!

Federal Appeals Court Rules Rowan County Christian Prayer Unconstitutional

Elected officials' practice of opening meetings in North Carolina with Christian prayer and inviting audience members to join is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Friday in a closely watched case likely headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Marines, Sailor Killed In KC-130T Crash Identified

It is with great regret that the Marine Corps announces the names of those who perished in the KC-130T Hercules crash in Mississippi on July 10.

#Trending: Firefighters Get a Nice Surprise & Jon Stewart Takes Over Kimmel Interview!

An anonymous woman paid for 25 firefighters' meals & a 13-year-old had a Jimmy Kimmel-themed Bar Mitzvah!

NC Dept. of Ag Launches Investigation into Anson Co. Animal Shelter

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture confirmed it has launched an investigation to determine whether the shelter violated the state Animal Welfare Act in its handling of Shayla the puppy.

MLS Won't Meet With County Commission During July 18 Visit

Major League Soccer officials are coming to Charlotte next Tuesday to check out the city but there's one group of leaders they won't meet. County Commissioners offered to host a public meeting but MLS said, no thank you.

Suspect Charged One Year After Fatal Hit And Run Accident

Police have charged a 26-year-old man in connection to a deadly hit and run accident that happened in July of 2016.

Portion Of David Cox Road Closed Until Saturday Due To Repairs

Officials now say it could be Saturday before a portion of David Cox Road reopens in north Charlotte.

McConnell Reveals New Health Bill; Will His GOP Support It?

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell released his new but still-reeling health care bill Thursday, bidding for conservative support by letting insurers sell low-cost, skimpy policies and reaching for moderates with added billions to combat opioid abuse and help states rein in consumers’ skyrocketing insurance costs.