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Animals Removed From Mint Hill Home Following Reports of Neglect

Police say they carried out a search warrant at a home in Mint Hill over reported animal abuse Monday.

Amid Harvey Floods, Houston Chief Worries ‘How Many Bodies?’

Crews overwhelmed by thousands of rescue calls during one of the heaviest downpours in U.S. history have had little time to search for other potential victims, but officials acknowledge the grim reality that fatalities linked to Harvey could soar once the devastating floodwaters recede from one of America’s most sprawling metropolitan centers.

Joel Osteen: Houston Megachurch to Shelter People if Needed

Televangelist Joel Osteen says his Houston megachurch has “never” closed its doors to people seeking shelter as Harvey swamps the city.

In a 1st, N. Korea Fires missile over Japan in Aggressive Test

In a first, North Korea on Tuesday fired a midrange ballistic missile designed to carry a nuclear payload that flew over Japan and splashed into the northern Pacific Ocean, officials said. The aggressive missile launch — likely the longest ever from North Korea — over the territory of a close U.S. ally sends a clear message of defiance as Washington and Seoul conduct war games nearby.

Local Organizations & Businesses Helping with Harvey Relief Efforts

Local organizations and businesses are helping with Harvey relief efforts.

Three Things Parents, CMS Are Watching As School Starts

All eyes are on three things: bus timing, overcrowding and teacher staffing.

City Council Members Discuss Affordable Housing Issues At Special Meeting

The City of Charlotte is nearly half-way to its goal of building 5000 new affordable homes in three years.

Congressman Robert Pittenger Holds The First Of 8 Town Halls Scheduled This Week

Hundreds of people packed a town hall meeting hosted by Congressman Robert Pittenger Monday night.

Harvey's Impact Could Be Felt At The Pump By Labor Day

You may be feeling the impact of Hurricane Harvey at the gas pumps by Labor Day.

Gaston County Police Investigating After Shots Fired Into Officer's Home

Police are investigating after someone fired several shots into the home of a Gaston County Police officer Monday morning.

Officials Hope Monday's Search Will Provide New Information On 2003 Cold Case Disappearance

Investigators used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar Monday to search several sites that may offer new information in the 2003 disappearance of Bernadette Rodko.

New Mexico Police: Shooting At Public Library

Police officers swarmed a public library in downtown Clovis on Monday after getting reports of a shooting inside.

Tropical Storm Warning Posted For Part Of North Carolina

A tropical storm warning has been issued for part of the North Carolina coast as a potential tropical storm approaches the Carolinas.

Man Charged With Trafficking Meth In Catawba County

Deputies arrested Ailon See Friday evening after they say he delivered roughly two pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine to undercover detectives.

North Korea Fires Projectile Over Japan In Aggressive Test

North Korea fired an unidentified projectile from its capital Pyongyang that flew over Japan before plunging into the northern Pacific Ocean, officials said Tuesday, an especially aggressive test-flight that will rattle an already anxious region.

Residents In Photo Of Flooded Nursing Home Are ‘Doing Fine’

The senior citizens who appear in a now-viral photo showing them submerged in waist-deep water in a Texas assisted-living center flooded by Hurricane Harvey over the weekend have been relocated to a nearby facility and a hospital.

Police Arrest Suspect That Has Been Wanted Since April

CMPD says Todde Houston has been taken into custody.

CMPD: Security Guard Justified In Fatal Shooting Of Robbery Suspect

CMPD says a security guard at an east Charlotte business was justified in a fatal shooting last week.

68-Year-Old Charlotte Man Missing

CMPD is looking for a 68-year-old man that has been missing for roughly two weeks.

Trump Prepares To Travel To Texas As State Copes With Harvey

President Donald Trump on Monday prepared to visit Texas to view the federal government’s response to Harvey’s devastating flooding as his administration vowed to help the millions of residents dealing with the catastrophic storm.

Trump Rolls Back Limits On Military Gear For Police

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reviving a program that provided local police departments with surplus military equipment such as high-caliber weapons and grenade launchers, despite past concerns that armored vehicles and other gear were inflaming confrontations with protesters.