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Durham had 1,700 untested rape kits. Now it’s clearing them faster than almost any city.

Politics & Government

Durham had 1,700 untested rape kits. Now it’s clearing them faster than almost any city.

Durham is No. 2 among cities sending the most untested rape kits to crime labs.

May 23, 2019 02:15 PM

Suspect surrenders after a nine-hour standoff in south Charlotte

Crime

Suspect surrenders after a nine-hour standoff in south Charlotte

May 23, 2019 02:05 PM

Mecklenburg County jail officer fired after being charged with assault on a female

Crime

Mecklenburg County jail officer fired after being charged with assault on a female

May 23, 2019 04:52 PM

Man assaulted by online date as they walked in wooded area, NC cops say

North Carolina

Man assaulted by online date as they walked in wooded area, NC cops say

May 23, 2019 12:37 PM

After 12 years, DNA helps NC deputies solve notorious cold case of a grandmother’s rape

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After 12 years, DNA helps NC deputies solve notorious cold case of a grandmother’s rape

May 22, 2019 12:24 PM

So many people stole items from this Lowe’s store that police set up a sting operation

Crime

So many people stole items from this Lowe’s store that police set up a sting operation

May 21, 2019 07:47 PM

Man who shot Mooresville officer talked of killing himself, police officer, report says

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Man who shot Mooresville officer talked of killing himself, police officer, report says

May 19, 2019 07:34 PM

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May 23, 2019 05:18 PM

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May 23, 2019 04:44 PM

Suspect surrenders after a nine-hour standoff in south Charlotte

May 23, 2019 02:05 PM

Vice President Pence comes to NC for a curtain-raiser to the re-election campaign

May 22, 2019 11:46 AM

Lowe’s considers Charlotte for new 2,000-employee tech hub

May 23, 2019 11:08 AM

Man fatally stabbed at a gas station in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood on Saturday

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Man fatally stabbed at a gas station in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood on Saturday

May 18, 2019 10:59 AM

He was wrongly jailed and charged with a Charlotte woman’s death. Now he’s free again.

Crime

He was wrongly jailed and charged with a Charlotte woman’s death. Now he’s free again.

May 17, 2019 03:23 PM

CMPD officer charged after giving alcohol to baby and young child, police say

Crime

CMPD officer charged after giving alcohol to baby and young child, police say

May 17, 2019 03:08 PM

Arrest made in woman’s fatal shooting at a Charlotte hotel, police say

Local

Arrest made in woman’s fatal shooting at a Charlotte hotel, police say

May 15, 2019 08:51 PM

Rapper Blac Youngsta’s charges dropped in connection with uptown Charlotte shootout

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Rapper Blac Youngsta’s charges dropped in connection with uptown Charlotte shootout

May 15, 2019 07:02 PM

Arrests made in killing of woman found in car in the Catawba River, police say

Crime

Arrests made in killing of woman found in car in the Catawba River, police say

May 15, 2019 05:03 PM

Mother charged with baby’s death in Florence flood pleads guilty to misdemeanor

Crime

Mother charged with baby’s death in Florence flood pleads guilty to misdemeanor

May 13, 2019 04:50 PM

Pair sought in killing of woman found in a submerged car in a North Carolina river

Crime

Pair sought in killing of woman found in a submerged car in a North Carolina river

May 11, 2019 08:37 PM

One-year-old shot in the head after toddlers find gun while playing, NC cops say

Crime

One-year-old shot in the head after toddlers find gun while playing, NC cops say

May 12, 2019 03:11 PM

A final goodbye: Tears and praise for police officer devoted to family, cops and God

Local

A final goodbye: Tears and praise for police officer devoted to family, cops and God

May 10, 2019 03:09 PM

Doctor living in NC convicted on 861 charges for illegal prescriptions, officials say

North Carolina

Doctor living in NC convicted on 861 charges for illegal prescriptions, officials say

May 10, 2019 02:22 PM

Missing 19-year-old found dismembered

Crime

Missing 19-year-old found dismembered

May 09, 2019 04:23 PM

Gallery: Charlotte-Mecklenburg police shooting

Gallery: Charlotte-Mecklenburg police shooting

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Gallery: Charlotte police shooting at The Village at College Downs

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