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CMPD Searching for Armed and Dangerous Murder Suspect

CMPD Homicide Detectives have identified Darius Jordan Perry as a suspect in the August 24, 2017 murder of De’Monte RaShawn Perkins.

Local Red Cross Volunteers Deployed to Texas, Assisting with Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort

The American Red Cross is working around the clock along the Gulf Coast to help the thousands of people whose lives have been devastated by Tropical Storm Harvey.

Charlotte Medical Teams Fly to Texas to Help Evacuate Hospital Patients

Right now, medical airplanes from Charlotte are in the air heading to Texas. They will fly patients with critical needs out of the flood zone.

Gas Prices Are On The Rise After Hurricane Harvey Damages Texas Refineries

Gas prices in and around Charlotte are on the rise as oil refineries in Texas struggle to stay open.

Suspected Animal Hoarding in Mint Hill

Police pulled more than 50 cats, dogs and even a rabbit from a suspected animal hoarder's home in Mint Hill Tuesday.

Local Church Seeks Donations And Volunteers To Help Victims In Houston

As Houston continues to struggle with rising flood waters, Churches and organizations across the country are working to bring much needed supplies and volunteers to help with relief efforts.

City of Charlotte Launches Car Share Parking Pilot Program, Bringing Zipcar to Uptown and South End

Zipcar, the world’s leading car-sharing network, today announced a new partnership with the City of Charlotte to bring its “wheels when you want them” membership service to area residents, businesses, visitors and students.

Suspect Wrecks Motorcycle, Gets Bit By Dog While Running From Deputies

A Burke County man faces multiple charges after leading deputies on a chase Monday evening.

No Swimming Advisory Issued For A Lake Norman Cove After Raw Sewage Spill

A NO-SWIMMING advisory was issued today for a cove on Lake Norman near 16833 Jetton Road in Cornelius.

CMPD Officer Arrested For Prescription Fraud

Officer Jennifer Wolfe was arrested for illegally obtaining prescription opioids Tuesday.

Inside Houston Shelter, A Loud And Sometimes Chaotic Night

With more guests than cots, some people slept on chairs or the floor. People hung towels and wet clothes on the base of the ceiling supports. Police officers guarded several entrances. Outside, dozens of people still awake stood with their pets and traded cigarettes.

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.