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Charlotte student earns prestigious NASA internship
Kaveh Darafsheh, a south Charlotte resident who lives off Providence Road, will work as an intern this summer for NASA through the Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars program.
NC Mom Teaches 'Pop Tart' Theft Lesson, Calls Police
A Charlotte woman who apparently had her fill of her son's behavior issues has decided to let local police deal with him.
ACLU takes on surveillance cameras in Charlotte
The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina has some questions about the data collected from the 600 surveillance cameras, and other public safety technology in the Charlotte area.
NC Mom Has Son Jailed For Stealing Pop Tarts
A Charlotte woman who apparently had her fill of her son's behavior issues has decided to let local police deal with him.
Hedge fund manager enters guilty plea
A former Charlotte hedge fund manager pleaded guilty to securities fraud in federal court on Thursday and was released on a $50,000 unsecured bond until sentencing.
Party Pedlar adds twist to bar crawls
The sky can't decide if it wants to produce rain or wind or make way for sunshine, so it settles on an uncomfortable mix.
I-77 toll lanes approved despite angry crowd's objections
An angry crowd of Interstate 77 toll lane opponents booed and shouted down members of the agency that sets Charlotte area road priorities Wednesday night after they were given 10 minutes to say why they feel tolls from Charlotte to Mooresville are a bad idea.
Man arrested at Charlotte McDonalds in deadly shooting of Ohio teen
An Ohio man was arrested at a Charlotte McDonalds after police say he called them and asked to turn himself in for the shooting death of a teenager.
"Sex Offender House" close to Charlotte playground?
"I haven't had any problems in this neighborhood," Rodden says. "It's probably gotten a bad rap it doesn't deserve." Westover Hills is conveniently located near the interstates and West Boulevard.
Kitchen fire will shut down west Charlotte grill, firefighters say
Patrons of the Stockyard Grill and Lounge will have to find another lunch spot while the business rebuilds after a fire destroyed the kitchen.
VIDEO: Duo steals puppy from Charlotte couple's yard
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.
Independence Blvd. widening project will detour emergency personnel
Eyewitness News has learned a major Charlotte road will be closed to police, firefighters and paramedics during some of its construction.
Summer Guide 2013: More fun in Charlotte
Food Lion Speed Street Celebrating its 19th year, Food Lion Speed Street transforms the streets of Uptown Charlotte into an racing-enthused entertainment zone with live music, activities, vendors and appearances and autograph sessions with NASCAR drivers and celebrities.
Man mistakenly charged with killing toddler takes stand
The man police say was mistakenly charged with killing a toddler took the stand Wednesday and singled out the man he says actually pulled the trigger.
Amani Tyrell Bates, 20, of 812 5th St. in Spencer, N.C., was charged May 17 with one count of non-support/abandonment . A $500 bond was set.
400K expected for Speed Street as set up begins
Crews are in uptown Charlotte preparing for one of the city's biggest events of the year: Speed Street.
Margaret "Peggy" Lorene Hedge Petruso
Margaret "Peggy" Lorene Hedge Petruso, 78, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, May 16, in Charlotte, N.C. She was born Dec.
Cynthia O'Shields - Greenville
Cynthia Ann Balchin O'Shields, 65, of Greenville, formerly a longtime Greenwood resident died May 10, 2013 at St.
Trinity Capital Advisors buys Shopton Ridge land for $1.5 million
Charlotte-based Trinity Capital Advisors and joint-venture partner Pacific Coast Capital Partners have purchased 25.6 acres of vacant land in Shopton Ridge Industrial Park, where the two firms purchased three industrial buildings from American Asset Corp.
2-state chase ends with arrest in west Mecklenburg
A man faces multiple charges after leading police on a four-county, two-state chase that ended early Tuesday in western Mecklenburg County, authorities say.