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CMS to Identify Causes of Low-Performing Schools

CMS is launching what's called the Beacon Initiative. The district will pay outside researchers hundreds of thousands of dollars to identify where schools fall short and come up with solutions.

Nancy Writebol's Husband Says She Seems to Be Improving

The husband of Charlotte missionary Nancy Writebol is talking about her battle with the Ebola virus.

Crystal Morrison Missing Almost Two Years

It's been almost two years since a local woman vanished without a trace.

U.S. Considers Evacuating Refugees in Iraq

The White House is considering whether it's feasible to evacuate the 10,000 to 20,000 Iraqis hiding from the militants on a mountain.

41-Year-Old Killed In University Area Motorcycle Crash Identified

Police responded to a deadly motorcycle crash that killed 41-year-old Jamie Szot on the 6900 block of Highland Creek Parkway just after 8 p.m. Wednesday.

The QC Scene: Remember the Kids

Rance spoke with the founder of the Remember the Kids App designed to remind parents their kids are in the car.

NC Forest Service Reports Accidental Death of Education Ranger

N.C. Forest Service reports accidental death of education ranger in Lenoir.

Detectives Investigate Dog Shooting in East Charlotte

Detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a dog shooting in east Charlotte.

Gaston County Code of Ethics and Standards

To see a copy of the Gaston County Code of Ethics and Standards, click here.

DENR Requires Duke Energy to Address Coal Ash Issues

State officials are requiring that Duke Energy provide plans for excavating inactive coal ash storage ponds at four of its facilities.

Vale Man Sentenced For Soliciting Undercover Agent To Burn Home Down

A man accused of soliciting an undercover FBI agent to burn down another man's home has been sentenced.

Teen Makes Walmart Home For Four Days

Reports say a teen lived inside a Texas Walmart for four days before being found by store employees.

Dog and Baby | PHOTOS

Check out these Dog and Baby photos.

Granite Falls Teen Found And Returned Home With Family

Police say 15-year-old Myra Paszek was found and returned home to reunite with her family.

Hickory Police Officers Cleared After Shooting Suspect

Two Hickory police officers have been cleared after a suspect was shot and killed at a gas station.

East Charlotte Associate Minister Facing Additional Sex Charges Involving Children

Police have charged an east Charlotte associate minister with more than two dozen additional sex charges.

Three Men Arrested For Monroe Home Invasion

Police say they arrested three men who were involved in a home invasion in Monroe.

Teen Arrested After Green Laser Pointed Into CMPD Helicopter

A suspect has been detained after CMPD says a green laser was pointed into one of their helicopters Tuesday.

Wilson Celebrates Shark Week at Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium

It's always shark week at Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium. Wilson stopped in to get a closer look.

The Best of the Snark Report: Something's a Little Fishy on Today's 'Best of Snark'

Today's "Best of Snark" brings the return of Tara Reid, Paris Hilton, the Kardashians and Tori and Dean.

Mary C. Curtis Talks On Concern After Missionaries In Contact With Ebola Return

Mixed emotion this morning after missionaries directly exposed to the Ebola outbreak in Liberia returned.

Another Officer Shooting in Ferguson, Mo.

Another night of violence and unrest in the city. The Saint Louis post-dispatch reports a man is in critical condition after being shot by a police officer around 2 a.m. our time Wednesday.