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Autopsy: UNCC student was suffocated

The death of UNC Charlotte student Irina Yarmolenko is now being investigated as a murder. Investigators said an autopsy report showed the 20-year-old sophomore was suffocated.

FULL STORY >> 05/09/2008 08:30 AM
Gaston Co. hit hard by thunderstorms

Thunderstorms and severe weather pounded the greater Charlotte area on Thursday night, and Gaston County was hit the hardest.

FULL STORY >> 05/09/2008 08:21 AM
2 make bail after animal cruelty charge

Investigators say they found several abused and dead pit bulls behind a home in Bessemer City and arrested two men -- Robert Floyd, 18, and 24-year-old Anthony Ross.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/09/2008 08:09 AM
  
Police, leaders angry about crime woes

Charlotte citizens aren’t the only ones worried over crime. Police officers say they are also concerned about the recent spike.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/09/2008 08:10 AM
  
Mecklenburg, Wake find vote flaws

Vote tallies are changing in the state’s two largest counties, after certain ballots were counted twice in Mecklenburg and Wake counties due to a machine’s irregularity.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/09/2008 07:38 AM
  
Training for a real-life disaster

First responders have to stay up to date with trainings when working in the field. With that in mind, trainees in Fort Mill went through a real-life experience on Thursday.

FULL STORY >> 05/08/2008 04:59 PM
  
Students mourn passing of friend

Investigators in Mount Holly have announced that the UNC Charlotte student found dead earlier this week passed away from asphyxiation. A vigil was held on campus.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/09/2008 08:08 AM
  
Riders rally for Mooresville Express

Several people turned out at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Main Library for a public meeting on the possible discontinuation of bus service to and from Iredell County.

FULL STORY >> 05/08/2008 03:04 PM
  
Goodwill to help youth find jobs

City leaders, Goodwill and the workforce development board teamed up to create the Youth Job Connection. It's dedicated to providing summer employment to youth.

FULL STORY >> 05/08/2008 02:54 PM
  
Local agencies reach out to Myanmar

Local agencies in North Carolina are trying to mobilize funds to help people in the Southeast Asia country. Boone-based Samaritan’s Purse has three people on the ground.

FULL STORY >> 05/08/2008 02:31 PM
  
Crime not only frustrating citizens

Wednesday night, a group of residents went before the Mecklenburg County Commission to voice its concerns. One officer did the same in a letter to News 14 Carolina.

FULL STORY >> 05/08/2008 01:25 PM
  
Police officer assaulted by suspect

Authorities say the officer was responding to a report of someone causing a disturbance and blocking traffic. The suspect began hitting the officer in the face.

FULL STORY >> 05/08/2008 11:08 AM
Police bust suspected dog fighting ring

A police chase in western Gaston County turned in to an animal abuse case after officials uncovered what they think is a dog fighting ring.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/08/2008 06:50 AM
  
Pittenger ready for next step

State Sen. Robert Pittenger was back to work on Wednesday at his South Park office, just hours after a decisive victory in the Republican lieutenant governor’s race.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/08/2008 06:52 AM
  
Norman Mitchell thanks supporters

Norman Mitchell was humble and respectful in defeat Wednesday night, one day after he lost his primary election to Vilma Leake for the Mecklenburg County District 2 race.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/08/2008 06:53 AM
  
Commission hears crime concerns

Neighbors for a Safer Charlotte took their concerns to the Mecklenburg Co. Commission where speakers urged leaders to find more money to expand the justice system.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/08/2008 06:51 AM
  
CMS ready to help kids with diabetes

More than 400 children in CMS schools are living with diabetes; one of the most common chronic diseases in school-aged children says the National Diabetes Education Program.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/08/2008 06:53 AM
  
Tale of two parties in Queen City vote

Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory and State Sen. Robert Pittenger both won their Republican nomination, while the Democratic Party saw two long-time incumbents fall to challengers.

FULL STORY >> 05/07/2008 05:24 PM
  
Students reach out, one grain at a time

Students at Concord Middle School are turning a simple class assignment into a global mission to end hunger. The website FreeRice.com is helping them do it.

FULL STORY >> 05/07/2008 04:37 PM
  
Man shot by officer, faces drug charge

A man shot by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police now faces drug charges. He was hit in the arm and chest, and the officer is now on paid leave during the investigation.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/07/2008 05:54 PM
  
Friends cope with UNCC student death

Police are now looking into the death of Irina Yarmolenko, a Chapel Hill native, whose body was found by her car on Tuesday. Meanwhile, students are having to deal with the loss.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/08/2008 06:49 AM
  
Mackey upsets Saunders in Dist. 99

In one of the bigger surprises of Election Night, Nick Mackey has unseated six-time incumbent Drew Saunders in the District 99 State House Democratic primary.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/07/2008 01:46 PM
Obama inches closer to nomination

Barack Obama is closing in on the Democratic presidential nomination after beating Hillary Clinton easily in North Carolina and falling just short in Indiana.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/07/2008 09:25 AM
  
Some police running low on gas funds

Belmont Police are coming close to running out of money to pay for fuel, thanks in part to the rising price of gasoline. It’s a problem that is affecting many smaller departments.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 05/07/2008 08:08 AM
  
Goose found with nail through neck

The Carolina Waterfowl Rescue organization has been trying to capture an injured goose in northeast Charlotte, as someone has shot it in the neck with a nail gun.

FULL STORY >> 05/06/2008 05:14 PM