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NC Corrections Officer Dies After Assault By Inmate

A 29-year-old female sergeant at Bertie Correctional Institution died after an assault by an inmate Wednesday evening.

CMPD Making Progress In City's Nearly Three Dozen Homicide Cases

Since the start of 2017 there have been 28 homicides in the city, but CMPD says they are making quick progress in the majority of those cases.

Local Officials React To Trump's New Tax Plan

On Wednesday, the Trump administration rolled out a new plan to cut taxes, but many still wonder how it will impact the U.S. deficit.

NC Teen Who Planned Terror Attack In The Name Of ISIS Will Be Sentenced This Summer

The teen who planned a terror attack in the name of ISIS, and then pleaded guilty, will be sentenced in July.

LaSalle Street Ramp To I-77 Closed For Construction

The LaSalle Street northbound ramp is now closed, and will remain closed for approximately 12 months as crews continue working on construction of the I-77 Express Lanes near uptown Charlotte.

Trump Order Seeks To Limit Federal Role In K-12 Education

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that aims to reduce the federal government's role in K-12 education.

Suspect Arrested After Dangerous Iredell County Chase

Deputies arrested 28-year-old Curtis Dalton Jr. after he led them on a dangerous chase Wednesday afternoon.

Two Injured In Major Accident On Beatties Ford Road

Medic says two people were seriously injured after an accident in northwest Charlotte.

Trump Plan Would Cut Taxes For Companies, And People Too

President Donald Trump proposed dramatic cuts in corporate and personal taxes Wednesday in an overhaul his administration asserts will spur national economic growth and bring jobs and prosperity to America's middle class.

White House Briefs Senate Amid Scary Moment With North Korea

The Trump administration hosted senators for an extraordinary White House briefing Wednesday at a perilous moment with North Korea, marked by the unpredictable nation's nuclear threats and stern talk of military action, if necessary, from the United States.

NC Lawmakers Halfway To Veto Override On Court Size

North Carolina's House has voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of legislation that reduces the number of judges on the state Court of Appeals.

Carolina Rebellion 2017 Set Times And Stages Announced

Check out these bands who will be performing at the 2017 Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion.

Woman Nearly Charged With Voter Fraud After Fulfilling Mother's Dying Wish

A 67-year-old woman narrowly avoided voter fraud charges after fulfilling her mother's dying wish of casting a vote by absentee ballot during the 2016 presidential election.

Trump Calls National Monuments a "Massive Federal Land Grab"

Slamming what he called "a massive federal land grab," President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing his interior secretary to review the designation of dozens of national monuments on federal lands.

Arrest Made In 2016 West Charlotte Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested a man for a fatal west Charlotte shooting in 2016.

Rick Siskey's Former Home Being Sold For $5.5 Million

The sprawling SouthPark home once owned by deceased Charlotte businessman Rick Siskey is being sold for $5.5 million.

Oscar Winning Director Jonathan Demme Dies at 73

Oscar winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme passed away today due to complications from esophageal cancer.

2017 Bark in the Park Festival Schedule Unveiled

If you love dogs, then you'll definitely want to check out the 2017 Bark in the Park Top Dog Festival on April 29th.

Trump Proposing "Biggest Tax Cut" in U.S. History

President Donald Trump is proposing "the biggest tax cut" ever, even as the government struggles with mounting debt, in an effort to fulfill his promises to stimulate job creation and middle class prosperity.

Lancaster Couple Arrested For Stealing Mail

Investigators say they arrested a couple in Lancaster County after they found more than 100 parcels and packages addressed to other people inside their vehicle.