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The Edgitators: Should Walter Palmer Face Charges?

Everyone is roaring about the man who officials say killed Cecil the Lion in Zimbabwe. Should Walter Palmer face charges? The Edgitators weigh in...

Kerrick Trial: Opening Statements Set For Monday

Opening statements should start Monday in the criminal trial for CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick. He's charged with voluntary manslaughter in the 2013 shooting death of Jonathan Ferrell.

YMCA Director Laces Up to Save Lives

A local YMCA director is lacing up his running shoes in an effort to make sure more kids learn to swim.

Firefighters Letting Landfill Fire Burn Itself Out

It took seven fire departments two hours to contain the blaze at the Burke County landfill on Marsh Trail.

CMPD To Host Church Safety Seminar

The deaths of nine people at a church in Charleston has led to an increase in police patrols around local houses of worship. CMPD is holding a free church safety seminar on Friday.

Subcontractor Responsible For 7-Foot Hole That Trapped Man

Charlotte Area Transit officials say a subcontractor is responsible for digging a hole a man fell into near construction for the Blue Line Extension.

Kerrick Trial: Opening Statements Set For Monday

Opening statements should start Monday in the criminal trial for CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick. He's charged with voluntary manslaughter in the 2013 shooting death of Jonathan Ferrell.

Rock Hill Woman Accused Of Hiding Pregnancy, Burying Child In Backyard

Police say a Rock Hill woman hid her pregnancy from her family and buried her child in her backyard after he died.

Water Shortage Guidelines in Bessemer City

Due to the lack of rain, Bessemer City has initiated stage 1 water shortage guidelines.

GoFundMe Account Set Up For Officer Wes Kerrick Raises Over $10K In 6 Days

A GoFundMe account set up to support Officer Wes Kerrick and his family has received over $12,500 in donations.

A Spunky Three Year is Ready to Take Over the World

Two brothers who have the potential to take over the world have to be America's cutest Mayor and Mayor candidate.

Tea Parties Aren't Just For Kids Anymore

Summer is the perfect time to get out and get together with friends, so why not set a theme and make your gathering one to remember.

Rowan County Man Arrested For Safe Cracking

Deputies arrested a man for stealing a large gun case full of guns from a home in Stanly County.

Mary C. Curtis Discusses The Diversity Of The Kerrick Trial Jury

The jury in the Wes Kerrick case has been seated, including four white women, two African American women, two Hispanic men, three white men, and one African American man.

Wilson's Water Safety Week: Day 3 at Vista Villa Apartments

Day 3 of Wilson's Water Safety Week finds him visiting the kids and instructors at the pool at Vista Villa Apartments.

Man Rescued After Falling Into A Seven Foot Hole

Charlotte Fire Department responded to a "confined space rescue" call just before 7:30 this morning in the University area.

The Snark Report with Derek James: Deflating, Inflating, Singing and Swinging

Tom Brady's deflategate continuing saga, Kim K 's expanding belly and a happy big spender.

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