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Police Investigating Accident that Shutdown Freedom Drive

Police are investigating an earlier accident that shutdown inbound Freedom Drive at Cheshire Avenue.

Opposition to CMS Bond Package in Northern Mecklenburg County

This fall voters will decide whether to approve a nearly $1 Billion bond package for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The money would go toward building new schools and replacing others. But leaders in one part of the county say they're being left out.

Charlotte Faith Groups Collecting Donations for Texas Flood Victims

Relief is coming from all over the country for the Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas and that includes here in Charlotte. Several faith organizations are collecting supplies and monetary donations to send to those in need in the Houston area.

Charlotte Fire Among N.C. Swift Water Rescue Teams To Deploy To Texas

Charlotte Fire Department personnel will make up one of five swift water rescue teams from North Carolina being deployed to Texas to assist with search and rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Two Shot In NW Charlotte Drive-by

Police say two men were hit during a drive-by shooting in northwest Charlotte Wednesday night.

Weather Forces CMS To Reschedule Several Varsity Football Games For Thursday, 8/31

CMS officials say two high school varsity football home games and one away game have been rescheduled for Thursday, August 31st due to weather concerns.

North Carolina Deployed Five Swift Water Rescue Teams To Texas

In response to a request from Texas emergency officials, North Carolina has deployed five swift water rescue teams to assist with search and rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Amber Alert Canceled After Missing Lenoir Child Found In Tennessee

Police say Zachary Watson and Rylee Watson were located in Knoxville, TN.

CMPD Searching For Missing 28-Year-Old Male

CMPD needs help finding a missing 28-year-old Hispanic male who they say has a diminished mental capacity.

Harvey Horror: Shivering Girl, 3, Clinging To Drowned Mom

Authorities found a shivering 3-year-old clinging to the body of her drowned mother in a rain-swollen canal in Southeast Texas after the woman tried to carry her child to safety from Harvey’s floods.

Mallard Creek Road Reopens After Crews Repair Massive Sink Hole

Mallard Creek Road near Johnston Oehler Road will reopen Wednesday afternoon after being closed for more than two weeks due to a massive sink hole.

US Senators Call On FDA To Ban Sale Of Menthol Cigarettes

U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is calling for a ban on menthol cigarettes, arguing that tobacco companies disproportionately target African-Americans when they market and promote the cigarettes.

Cam Newton Shares Instagram Video After First Preseason Action

Check out the music video Cam Newton shared on Instagram after playing in his first preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Charlotte Tops The List For Millennial Migration

Charlotte, North Carolina tops the list for net migration by Millennials, according to a study by SmartAsset.

Cowboys Vs. Texans Preseason Football Game Canceled

The NFL has canceled the Cowboys vs. Texans preseason football game that was slated for Thursday night, according to reports.

Undercover Officer Robbed, Kidnapped During Arranged Drug Deal In Rowan County

Three men are facing serious felony charges after they reportedly robbed and kidnapped an undercover officer during a drug deal.

#Trending: J.J. Watt Raises Millions for Harvey Relief & Team Hendrick Announces Changes!

JJ Watt of the Houston Texans is reaching huge milestones & Hendrick Motorsports is switching things up with car numbers!

#Trending: A Horse Gets Rescued in Texas & Celebrities Donate to Victims of Harvey

A horse trapped by Harvey gets rescued & Kevin Hart starts a celebrity social media challenge to donate to victims in Texas.

Boy Calls 911 From Car To Report Mom's Drunk Driving

A woman was arrested for drunk driving after her 11-year-old son called 911 from inside the car.

Salisbury Police Search for Murder Suspect

Police are searching for Eric George Hyman, who is wanted for first degree murder, first degree burglary, and shooting into an occupied dwelling.

What's Happening: Harvey Makes Landfall, Again

Five days after Harvey first made landfall as the fiercest hurricane to hit the U.S. in 13 years, the now-tropical storm is still pounding parts of Texas and Louisiana with rain.