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CMPD Chief Questions Criminal Justice System After Bond Drop For Repeat Offender

Charlotte-Mecklenburg's Chief of Police, Johnny Jennings, is frustrated with the judges decision to drastically lower the bond of a repeat offender.

Murders Increasing In South Carolina At Highest Rate Since 1991

The rate of murders in South Carolina is at its highest level since 1991

Federal Judge Strikes Down President Biden's Loan-Forgiveness Plan

A U.S. judge in Texas on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden's plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness.

One Person Hospitalized After Shooting In Northeast Charlotte

One person is in the hospital after a shooting near University City Thursday, according to MEDIC.

Second Suspect Taken Into Custody For Fatal Shooting At Concord Bus Stop

Tadarius Redfearn was arrested with the assistance of United States Marshals Service and the CMPD.

Albemarle Officer Resigns After Being Charged with Sex Crimes Involving A Minor

The Albemarle Police Department says an officer accused of sex crimes involving a minor has resigned from his position.

Family Says Remains Found In Gaston County Are Likely Those Of Man Missing Since July

The family of Quintin Roark, 27, tells WCCB that remains found near Cherryville this week are likely those of the missing father.

NC Panel Takes Step Advancing Teacher License, Pay Changes

A North Carolina state commission agreed on Thursday to move forward with efforts to change how teachers are licensed and paid.

Escaped Inmate From NC Captured in York County

Joshua Ostwalt, 32, is back in custody after escaping from a recreation yard in Lumberton, NC.

911 Call Claims Hornets' Guard Was Asleep At The Wheel While Holding A Gun

The 911 call has been released after Hornets' guard James Bouknight was found unconscious in his vehicle with a gun on his lap.

Late Pennsylvania Rep On Ballot Due To Law, Not Fraud

Voters in Pennsylvania did reelect the late state Rep. Tony DeLuca in Tuesday’s midterm elections even though the 85-year-old Democrat died of cancer Oct. 9.

Rising Travel and Food Costs Straining College Sports

College athletic programs of all sizes are reacting to inflation the same way as everyone else. They're looking for ways to save. Travel and food are the primary areas with increased costs.

Charlotte Hornets Use CLT Abbreviation For First Time On New City Edition Jerseys

The 2022-23 City Edition uniform returns to the mint, gold and granite color scheme of the 2020-21 City Edition, again inspired by Charlotte’s history as home of the first U.S. Branch Mint and the Carolina Gold Rush of the early 1800s, but this time with a granite base accompanied by gold and mint elements.