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Fugitive Apprehended in Gaston County

On Tuesday January 10, 2017 , the Gaston County Police Department apprehended Davante Shomari Sanders at a residence on Hamilton Road near Mount Holly.

#Trending: Ellen Degeneres Takes on a Classic Scene From the Movie, Speed!

Twitter wondered where Sasha Obama was during Obama's final speech (the President's daughter puts school first!) and Ellen took on some classic scenes from the film, Speed!

Black Lawmakers To Speak Out Against Sessions In Hearing

Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Sen. Jeff Sessions, used strong words in the first day of his Senate confirmation hearings to deny any hints of a racist past. On day two, a group of black lawmakers will speak out against his nomination — including New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, who will take the rare step of testifying against a current Senate colleague.

CMS Launches School Choice Plan

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced Jan. 11 that families now have access to the new School Choice plan, which offers a wide menu of theme-based programs and magnet schools.

Trump Blasts Intel Agencies Over Report On Russia Ties

Hours before his first news conference as president-elect, Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted U.S. intelligence agencies, blaming them for leaking unsubstantiated reports on his relationship with Russia and demanding, "Are we living in Nazi Germany?"

#Trending: Michigan Basketball Player Prank Starts With Police & Ends With a Scholarship!

We look at the instagram of an artist father who draws superheroes on his son's lunch bags and the prank that has gone viral that ended with a full scholarship for one basketball player!

Monopoly may Replace Iconic Pieces with Emoji Faces and Hashtags

Monopoly's game pieces may look very different the next time you play. In fact, instead of fighting over the silver shoe or thimble, you could be left holding a bath tub, a dinosaur or even a hashtag symbol.

#Trending: James Corden & Neil Patrick Harris Have an Epic Broadway Riff-Off in Viral Video!

A look at the hashtag #SignsYoureASuperhero and the viral video where James Corden & Neil Patrick Harris have a Broadway singing competition!

Families Managing Media Helps Families Manage Screen Time

Video games, Facebook, texting and more, this generation of kids are attached to their phones and tv screens. So much that many are putting their safety at risk. We found out how there are solutions for parents looking to change their kids habits.

Teen Jailed for Bringing Gun, Knife to School

Stephen McClary, 16, booked into Rowan Co. Jail Friday

Official: Trump Briefed On Potentially Compromising Report

Top intelligence officials last week told President-elect Donald Trump about an unsubstantiated report that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him, a U.S. official said Tuesday.

One Suspect Arrested, Two Still Wanted In Statesville Assault Case

Police say they have arrested one suspect in a December assault and shots fired case.

Suspect Arrested In October Murder Case

Police have arrested the suspect they say shot and killed a 64-year-old man in October.

Suspect Wanted In Statesville Fatal Hit And Run Case

Police are still looking for the suspect they say fatally hit a pedestrian Friday and then took off.

Suspect Wanted In Huntersville Bank Robbery

Police are looking for the suspect they say robbed a First Citizen's Bank Tuesday evening.

Driver Killed After Hitting A Tree In Lancaster County

One person is dead after troopers say they lost control of their car Tuesday morning and hit a tree.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Announces Make-Up Days

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announce make-up days for the two-days schools were closed due to winter weather.

Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule Modified Due To Winter Weather

Solid Waste Services have stated that customers may not receive service on their normal collection day due to road conditions in some neighborhoods.

Detectives Investigating Rash Of Vehicle Break-Ins in Lincoln County

Detectives are investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins in an east Lincoln neighborhood.

Heating Unit Sparks Apartment Fire In East Charlotte

A heating unit is to blame for an apartment fire that displaced 12 adults and seven children in east Charlotte.

Student Charged With Bringing Gun, Knife To West Rowan High School

Investigators say a student was arrested for bringing a gun and knife to West Rowan High School.

Carl Edwards Expected To Announce Retirement From NASCAR

Sources say NASCAR driver Carl Edwards is expected to announce that he will step away from NASCAR immediately in a news conference Wednesday.