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Man Arrested For Posing As Law Enforcement

Monroe Police arrest man for impersonating an officer and using blue lights on his truck

Former Mayor Jennifer Roberts Wants Interim Job

Jennifer Roberts says she wants to serve as interim mayor after Vi Lyles steps down

Woman Charged In Connection To Jury Duty Scam

Woman arrested in jury duty scam that targeted people in Rowan Co.

Man Sentenced To Life For 2020 Murder

Man will spend life in prison for murder during drug deal in University City

Initial Report On Tanker Explosion

NTSB releases preliminary report about deadly tanker explosion in Mooresville

Decarlos Brown Not Competent To Stand Federal Trial

Federal mental health examiners determine Decarlos Brown is not competent to stand trial

Da Says Officers Justified In Deadly Shooting

DA: 2 officers who shot and killed man at convenience store were justified

Unc Charlotte Ends Gender Affirming Housing

Some students feel unsafe as UNC Charlotte ends gender-affirming housing

Cms Canvas Data Breach

CMS announces data breach involving its online class assignment portal

Crews Battle Fire Along Rocky River Road

Charlotte Fire crews battle large fire on Rocky River Road

Search For Person Seen Abandoning Puppies

Lancaster Co. Animal Shelter searching for person who dropped off puppies in cold rain

Missing Hunter Found Alive

Hunter missing since Saturday found alive in Lancaster County

Deputies Seize Nearly 80 Lbs Of Meth

Cabarrus Co. K9 alerts to nearly 80 lbs of meth during traffic stop

Man Accused Of Shooting Drivers With Bb Gun

Iredell Co. man accused of shooting at drivers with a BB gun

Lions Services Lays Off Workers

Local non-profit that employs the blind is laying off 100+ people

Developer Proposes English Countryside Project

Developer behind failed Lagoona Bay project now wants to build "English countryside" inn and spa in Cornelius

Update On Animals Seized In Dog Fighting Investigation

Update: Vets say animals seized in Chesterfield Co. show signs of dog fighting

Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Minors

Deputies: Rowan Co. man charged after performing sex acts in front of children

Chesterfield Co. Deadly Shootout

Three teens charged after shootout leaves one man dead in Chesterfield Co.

Victim Identified In Triple Shooting

CMPD identifies victim in deadly south Charlotte triple shooting

Suspect Arrested In Teen's Murder

24-year-old man accused of raping, murdering 19-year-old girlfriend in east Charlotte

Crews Battle Flames In House Fire

Body camera shows firefighter's POV as they battle east Charlotte house fire

Driver Hurt After Truck Flips Over

Cement truck flips over on I-85 off-ramp after driver over-corrects

Suspect Hit And Killed On I 77

Police: Car theft suspect wrecks vehicle, tries to run, gets hit and killed by oncoming traffic

Huntersville Homicide

Huntersville Police ID 20-year-old victim in weekend homicide

Hospital Merger Vote Delayed

Wake Co. Board of Commissioners delays vote toward major healthcare partnership

Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Deputy Arrested For Cyberstalking

Lincoln Co. Sheriff's deputy arrested and charged with cyberstalking

Water Restriction Fines Now In Place

Statesville residents and business owners will face fines for violating water restrictions

Proposed Budget Includes Property Tax Increase

Charlotte City Manager proposes property tax increase to give raises to police and firefighters

Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Indivisible Charlotte Rally On Friday

Protesters rally in Midtown against Duke Energy and Atrium Health, calling for an end to "corporate greed"

Atrium And Wakemed Want To Merge

Vote expected Monday in proposed merger between Atrium Health and WakeMed

Burn Ban Goes Into Effect On Monday

Burn ban goes into effect on Monday for all Mecklenburg County parks

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