Local Firefighter Dies On Duty
Firefighter Joshua Warren worked for the East Lincoln Fire Department, the Alexis Fire Department and the Lucia Riverbend Fire Department.
Gastonia Fire Leaves RV In Ruins
The Gastonia Fire Deparment responded to a house fire on Watkins Road Thursday afternoon.
Woman Arrested For Leaving Child In A Hot Car
A Gastonia woman was arrested Wednesday after leaving her child in a hot car.
FBI Helping To Locate Missing Charlotte Girl
The FBI is assisting CMPD to locate a Charlotte girl who went missing on May 23rd, 2016.
Fatal Accident Has Closed W. Sugar Creek Road
A fatal accident has closed W. Sugar Creek Road between Hidden Valley and Reagan Drive.
CIA Chief: IS Working To Send Operatives To The West
CIA Director John Brennan will tell Congress on Thursday that Islamic State militants are training and attempting to deploy operatives for further attacks on the West and will rely more on guerrilla-style tactics to compensate for their territorial losses.
Orlando Gunman Raged Against 'Filthy Ways Of The West'
Orlando gunman Omar Mateen apparently made a series of Facebook posts and searches before and during his attack on a gay nightclub, raging against the "filthy ways of the west" and blaming the U.S. for the deaths of "innocent women and children," according to a Senate committee letter released Wednesday.
Body Of Boy Snatched By Gator Found In Disney Lagoon
The body of a 2-year-old Nebraska boy who was snatched off a Walt Disney World beach by an alligator and dragged underwater was recovered Wednesday, ending a ghastly search at one of the world's most popular tourist destinations.
County Commissioners Vote To Look Into Second Ward Development
CHARLOTTE, NC-- Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted to begin negotiations with a developer for the Brooklyn Village in the Second Ward. BK Partners will handle the nearly 700 Milliondollar project, which includes shops, offices,…
Greatest Generation Honored at Charlotte Ceremony
CHARLOTTE, NC -- They left home and went overseas to fight for freedom. The men who served in the Second World War leave behind an immense legacy. Wednesday, 12 men from the Carolinas…
Why is CLT Buying More Guns After Orlando Massacre
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Lawmakers on both sides are showing signs of agreement on stricter gun control measures. Democrats staged a filibuster to demand action on pending gun bills. In the meantime, people in…
Local Leaders Travel To Raleigh In Effort To Cancel I77 Toll Lanes Contract
RALEIGH, NC-- More than 20 elected officials and business leaders headed to Raleigh today to talk about canceling the I -77 Toll Lanes contract.Β The House recently passed a bill that would stop construction…
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WANTED: DβMarrion βMarriβ Gilmore
CMPD is currently searching for armed and dangerous criminal, DβMarrion βMarriβ Gilmore.
Trump To Discuss Terrorism Watch List, No Fly Ban With NRA
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will be meeting with the National Rifle Association to discuss ways to block people on terrorism watch lists or no fly lists from buying guns as his party scrambles to respond in the aftermath of the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Paris Attacks -- Victim's Family Sues Social Media Giants ... You Let Terrorism Spread
Twitter, Google and Facebook are responsible for the Paris attacks because they let ISIS spread extremist propaganda and recruit on their social networks ... so says a victim's father in a new suit. According to legal docs obtained by TMZ,…
Overnight Break-In at Animal Shelter
Last night, the Catawba County Humane Society, was broken into leaving behind extreme damage, stolen cash from donations jars out front, and a slew of terrified animals.
Carowinds Debuts Exciting New Stunt Show
On Saturday, June 18th, Carowinds will debut Cirque Imagine, a breathtaking 30-minute stunt show that is sure to amaze those of all ages.
Police Officer Arrested for Growing Marijuana
Authorities say on Tuesday they arrested a Veterans Administration Police Officer for growing marijuana in the woods.
Break-in At Brownlee Jewelers In South Charlotte Under Investigation
Police are investigating after a Brownlee Jewelers was broken into early Wednesday morning in south Charlotte.
French Police Alerted To Possible Arrival Of Fighters
French police and anti-terrorism investigators have been alerted to the possibility that small groups of extremists have left Syria for France and Belgium with plans to stage attacks.
Origin Of 'Stairway To Heaven' Questioned At Copyright Trial
The opening to Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," one of rock 'n' roll's best-known ballads, was played for jurors Tuesday in a case brought by the estate of a dead musician that claims it was stolen by the men credited with creating it.
