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Police: Alcohol Factor In Northwest Charlotte Fatal Wreck

Investigators say alcohol was a factor in a wreck that killed a man early Monday morning.

Drugs Vanish at Some VA Hospitals

Federal authorities are stepping up investigations at Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers due to a sharp increase in opioid theft, missing prescriptions or unauthorized drug use by VA employees since 2009, according to government data obtained by The Associated Press.

Pence Tries to reassure Europeans on US Support

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence moved Monday to assuage European Union fears about the strength of Washington's support for the union and its commitment to European security through the NATO military alliance.

Business Owners and Political Groups Push For HB2 Repeal

Business owners demand a House Bill Two repeal on the day Charlotte was supposed to host the NBA All-Star Game. It's just one of many events that haven't happened in the Queen City since HB2 became law.

Two People Shot At Local Rowan County Bar

One person is in critical condition and another has minor injuries after a shooting inside a local bar Sunday morning.

Man Dies After Being Struck By Van In North Charlotte

A man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle in north Charlotte Saturday night.

Man Exceeds 100 MPH During Police Chase In Stolen Vehicle

Two people were arrested after they led police on a high-speed chase on Interstate 85 in Rowan County Sunday morning.

Dominos' Employees Forced In Cooler During Robbery In Gaston County

An investigation is underway following a violent robbery at a Gaston County Dominos.

SpaceX Launches Rocket From NASA's Historic Moon Pad

SpaceX rocket soared from NASA's long-idled moonshot pad Sunday, sending up space station supplies from the exact spot where astronauts embarked on the lunar landings nearly a half-century ago.

Multiple Shootings & Homicide in Salisbury Add to Crime Concerns

Police report three shootings in Salisbury in two hours Friday night. Police are still searching for the gunmen. One person died and two others were injured.

Hornets' Kaminsky Scores 33 But World Team Beats U.S. In Rising Stars Challenge

Frank Kaminsky of the Charlotte Hornets scored 33 for the U.S. team, but the World squad beat the U.S. 150-141 on Friday night.

Man Dies After Falling From Waterfall in Burke County

A man is dead after falling from a waterfall at a Burke County state park.

McCorvey Who Was At Center Of Roe Vs. Wade, Dies

Norma McCorvey, whose legal challenge under the pseudonym "Jane Roe" led to the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision that legalized abortion but who later became an outspoken opponent of the procedure, died Saturday. She was 69.

Moped Driver Dies After York County Crash

A moped driver died after a serious crash in York County Friday evening.

Man Shot, Killed During Domestic Dispute In Salisbury

According to police, a man is dead after being shot during a domestic disturbance in Salisbury Friday night.

One-Woman Citizen Watchdog

A local woman is sounding the alarm about thieves seemingly targeting her neighborhood and the surrounding area. In one instance, ten guns were stolen. Meet the one-woman citizen watchdog, and hear how local law enforcement is responding.

CIAA Changes and Ticket Sales

For the first time in five years, next week's CIAA tournament will not be an extraordinary event

Man Plummets To His Death At High Shoals Falls In Burke County

A man fell to his death at South Mountains State Park Friday afternoon, officials say.

Former Turnbuckle Biter George 'The Animal' Steele, 79, Dies

WWE Hall of Fame member George "The Animal" Steele, whose given name was Jim Myers, has died at age 79.

Catawba County Child Pornography Investigation Leads To Two Arrests In South Africa

Police in Pretoria, South Africa have arrested the parents of a 14-year-old girl after multiple sex crimes were discovered by the SBI during a child pornography investigation.