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CMPD Chief Calls for More Officers to Fight Violent Crime

CMPD Chief Kerr Putney says he will talk to City Council in the next few days about getting more officers on the street to battle the city's growing crime rate.

22 Charged in Federal Drug Raid

22 people are now facing 84 counts of federal and state drug charges. They were arrested following a joint operation between CMPD, the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Man Arrested After SWAT Standoff

A man is in jail after a standoff with police that lasted several hours.

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North Carolina Brewers And Music Festival Tickets On-Sale

Tickets for the North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival officially went on sale Wednesday.

Wednesday's Panthers Super Bowl Practice | PHOTOS

Check out these pictures from Wednesday's Carolina Panthers practice as they prep for Super Bowl 50.

Former Gaston County Teacher Charged In Child Porn Case

Police have charged Christopher Crump, 64, with Third Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.

White Actor Cast To Play Michael Jackson In Movie

With all the controversy over #OscarsSoWhite, now may not have been the best time to announce that a white actor has been cast as African-American pop star Michael Jackson.

Fire at Gastonia Daycare Center

The Gastonia Fire Department was reportedly dispatched to a fire that occurred Wednesday morning.

Panthers Wearing Black Jerseys For Super Bowl 50

With Super Bowl 50 coming up, the Panthers are going back to black.

Airliners Issuing Refunds To Pregnant Passengers Due To Zika Virus

Several airlines are issuing refunds to pregnant customers who have purchased flights to counties impacted by the Zika virus.

Child Witnesses Parents Being Shot In Cleveland Co.

Officials have made an arrest in connection to the double shooting that took place Friday morning in Kings Mountain.

73,000 Fans Captured In Panthers FanCam At NFC Championship Game

You can find yourself on the Panthers Fancam if you were at the NFC Championship Game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Arrests of Oregon Standoff Leaders Leaves 1 Person Dead

Federal and state law officers arrested the leaders of an armed group occupying a national wildlife refuge, during a traffic stop along a highway in Oregon's frozen high country that prompted gunfire and left one man dead.

Newton-Conover City Schools Closed Wed. Due To Water Issues

Officials with Newton-Conover Schools have announced schools will be closed today due to water issues.

School Closings And Delays

See a full list of school closures and delays here.

Plaza Midwood Fire Ruled Accidental

One person was injured and there were major damages after a two-alarm fire broke out in the Plaza yesterday evening.

Thousands Prepare for Panther Send Off Friday

The Carolina Panthers will get a super sendoff before leaving for Super Bowl 50. Center City Partners has planned a Panthers Pride Rally this Friday at noon.

Bay Area Prepares for Super Bowl Festivities

The Panthers and Broncos will face off on brand new turf during the February 7 game at Levi's Stadium. Meanwhile, the NFL has already begun setting up "Super Bowl City."