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Study: Less Parents are Spanking their Kids

Getting spanked was a part of growing up for some kids. A new study says fewer and fewer parents are doing it these days.

SWAT Incident Ends In East Charlotte

The SWAT team was called in to help CMPD apprehend five robbery suspects shortly after 4:30 pm Sunday afternoon.

One Person Critically Injured After Sunday Afternoon Crash In South Charlotte

Officials responded to a one vehicle collision on the 7000 block of Pineville-Matthews Road at noon on Saturday.

Single Car Crash Kills Three in Steele Creek

UPDATE: CMPD has released the names of the two other victims who died in the wreck on Steele Creek Road Saturday morning.

Airbnb Activates Disaster Relief Tool To Assist N.C. Wildfire Evacuees In Need Of Shelter

Airbnb is helping fire evacuees find free shelter in Asheville and Henderson County from now until December 16th.

Hornets Down Hawks With Another Comeback Win

Dwight Howard lost his cool, and the Charlotte Hornets won a potentially key Eastern Conference game.

Lincoln County Narcotics Investigation Leads To Three Arrests

Three people were arrested Friday, following a six-month investigation into drug activity in Lincoln County.

Fire Severely Damages Gastonia Home

The Gastonia Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Ridge Avenue early Saturday morning.

Fatal Wreck In Steele Creek Kills Three

CMPD is investigating following a single car accident that killed three people in the Steele Creek area early Saturday morning.

Scott Fowler on Luke Kuechly's Concussion

Charlotte Observer Sports Columnist Scott Fowler weighs in on Luke Kuechly's concussion and how fans reacted.

Black and Blue Review's Bill Voth on Kuechly's Concussion

Black and Blue Review founder and sports reporter Bill Voth weighs in on Luke Kuechly's concussion and football culture.

The Cost of a Win: Luke Kuechly in Concussion Protocol

A crying Kuechly was carted off the field in the fourth quarter, a scene football fans have never witnessed before.

SWAT Situation In North Charlotte Ends Peacefully

Officials say the SWAT situation has ended peacefully.

Transgender Woman Who Was Attacked Is Arrested

Derrick Horton, who also goes by Ralayzia Taylor, is now facing sex crime charges.

Charlotte Property Part Of $12.6M Deal For Gov. McCrory's Project Phoenix Initiative

Governor McCrory's office announced Friday that the state has accepted three offers totaling $12.6 million for properties included in the Project Phoenix Initiative.

Breaking And Entering Suspect Wanted By CMPD

Police need help finding a suspect who turned off her electronic monitor Friday.

Local McDonald's Locations Are Taking Donations To Support To Firefighters Battling NC Wildfires

As wildfires continue to burn in the western portion of the state, McDonald's locations in several local communities have started taking donations to help crews battling the flames.

Democrat's Lead Widens In North Carolina Governor's Race

Hardly anyone in North Carolina is willing to guess when their excruciatingly close governor's race will be resolved. A Friday deadline came and went with Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper's unofficial advantage growing to about 6,600 votes over Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, from nearly 4.7 million cast.