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Thanksgiving holiday concludes with two killings in northwest Charlotte, CMPD reports

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Thanksgiving holiday concludes with two killings in northwest Charlotte, CMPD reports

The two shootings occurred about about a mile apart on Thursday night and early Friday.

A daughter’s plea as pandemic hits NC prisons: ‘My father was not sentenced to die’

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A daughter’s plea as pandemic hits NC prisons: ‘My father was not sentenced to die’

Former incarcerated man turned home owner: I am home, I own it”

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Former incarcerated man turned home owner: I am home, I own it”

Armed suspect arrested after argument near NC mall entrance, cops say

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Armed suspect arrested after argument near NC mall entrance, cops say

N.C. closes prisons, moves inmates as COVID-19 cases spike

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N.C. closes prisons, moves inmates as COVID-19 cases spike

Worker told bosses he had to quarantine for COVID-19. They fired him, lawsuit says.

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Worker told bosses he had to quarantine for COVID-19. They fired him, lawsuit says.

November 24, 2020, 11:24 AM

NC strengthens mask mandate order. But CMPD will still cite people only as last resort

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NC strengthens mask mandate order. But CMPD will still cite people only as last resort

Their sons were killed the same night. Still, these 2 fathers grieve alone.

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Their sons were killed the same night. Still, these 2 fathers grieve alone.

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Lottery ticket worth more than $300,000 sold in NC and winner may be unaware, state says

November 27, 2020, 7:07 AM

NC donor wants millions returned after pro-Trump group drops election fraud cases

83-year-old Charlotte man shot a 69 over 18 holes. Has he figured out golf’s secrets?

Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Nov. 26

Number of people dying at home during the pandemic spikes in Mecklenburg County

Officials investigating whether jail officers did required checks before teen died

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Officials investigating whether jail officers did required checks before teen died

2 Chester County schools evacuated, roads closed after bomb threat. No bomb found

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2 Chester County schools evacuated, roads closed after bomb threat. No bomb found

Chester SC Sheriff: Suspect surrenders after officer-involved shooting, standoff

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Chester SC Sheriff: Suspect surrenders after officer-involved shooting, standoff

Teen dies of apparent suicide Saturday at Mecklenburg Jail North, NC officials say

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Teen dies of apparent suicide Saturday at Mecklenburg Jail North, NC officials say

Officials: Charlotte schools teacher arrested for meth possession in York County

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Officials: Charlotte schools teacher arrested for meth possession in York County

November 21, 2020, 10:39 AM

COVID-19 clogs courts. Murder cases could wait years in Charlotte. Now what?

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COVID-19 clogs courts. Murder cases could wait years in Charlotte. Now what?

‘Brazen’ shootout at church funeral service leaves 18-year-old dead, NC police say

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‘Brazen’ shootout at church funeral service leaves 18-year-old dead, NC police say

CMPD makes second arrest in murder of Brooks’ Sandwich House co-owner

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CMPD makes second arrest in murder of Brooks’ Sandwich House co-owner

Police make second arrest in the December killing of Brooks’ Sandwich House co-owner

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Police make second arrest in the December killing of Brooks’ Sandwich House co-owner

North Carolina sheriffs group recommends criminal justice reforms. Are they enough?

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North Carolina sheriffs group recommends criminal justice reforms. Are they enough?

Highly sought Play Station 5 went on sale Thursday. But 2 were stolen in Rock Hill

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Highly sought Play Station 5 went on sale Thursday. But 2 were stolen in Rock Hill

‘Jarring and incomprehensible’: CMPD releases video of gunmen at Beatties Ford shooting

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‘Jarring and incomprehensible’: CMPD releases video of gunmen at Beatties Ford shooting

November 13, 2020, 1:24 PM

Two police officers working off duty among 6 shot at nightclub brawl in Gastonia

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Two police officers working off duty among 6 shot at nightclub brawl in Gastonia

Lawsuit aims to remove Confederate monuments at N.C. courthouses, with Gaston’s first

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Lawsuit aims to remove Confederate monuments at N.C. courthouses, with Gaston’s first

Gallery: Charlotte-Mecklenburg police shooting

Gallery: Charlotte-Mecklenburg police shooting

January 26, 2017, 6:58 PM

Gallery: Charlotte police shooting at The Village at College Downs

Gallery: Charlotte police shooting at The Village at College Downs

September 20, 2016, 8:13 PM

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