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CMPD Blames Ongoing Staffing Issues For Slower 911 Call Response Times

The industry standard goal is to answer 90 percent of 911 calls in 10 seconds or less. CMPD says 60 percent of its calls are answered in 10 seconds or less.

Gay Bar Shooting Victims Identified

The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crimes charges Monday, two days after the attack that killed five people and left 17 others with gunshot wounds.

President Biden Pardons Turkeys From Monroe, 'Chocolate' and 'Chip'

Chocolate and Chip were driven up from North Carolina on Saturday and were checked into a room at the Willard hotel near the White House to await their visit with the President and his declaration of their freedom.

Man Charged with Murder After Shooting in Catawba County

Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly shooting in Hickory.

Supreme Court Asked to Hear Dog Toy Dispute, But Will They Bite?

The company that makes Jack Daniel's is howling mad over a squeaking dog toy that parodies the whiskey's signature bottle. Now, the liquor company is barking at the door of the Supreme Court.

Charlotte FC World Cup Watch Party Today

Charlotte FC will host a World Cup watch party at Romare Bearden Park to cheer on the US Men's National Team in their first match of the World Cup against Wales.

Rachael Previews 'Light The Knights' At Truist Field

The baseball stadium has been fully transformed into a winter wonderland complete with ice skating, snow tubing, live entertainment and more!

Rising Team Tries Figgy Pudding Spam

Think Spam with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, orange and fig.

Patrons in LGBTQ Club Shooting Hit Gunman With Suspect's Own Weapon

Five people were killed and 25 hurt at Club Q on Saturday night. Police have identified the suspect as 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich.

Panthers Fall to Ravens 13-3

Another disappointing Monday for Panthers fans, but it stings a little worse when you can't put up a single touchdown.

Reality TV Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley to be Sentenced

The Chrisleys were convicted in June on charges of bank fraud, tax evasion and conspiring to defraud the IRS.

Flying Home For The Holidays Will Cost You More This Year

If you're looking for airline tickets or a hotel room around the holidays, you'll probably pay more than you did the last time you traveled over Thanksgiving or Christmas. Part of the reason is that airlines are still operating fewer flights than in 2019 even though passenger numbers are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.