Robert Michael Milton, 49, is accused of masterminding a three-year scheme that stole more than $600,000 from Walmart stores in three states. He is in Mecklenburg County Jail.

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.

Charlotte’s mayoral race could come into sharper focus Tuesday with the expected entry of Democrat Patrick Cannon, the mayor pro tem and the City Council’s longest-serving member.

U.S. Marshals have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a mentally disabled woman multiple times in East Hartford, Connecticut and fleeing to Charlotte to avoid prosecution.

Slow-moving thunderstorms with vivid lightning and heavy rain hammered several counties east of Charlotte at daybreak.

Duke Energy Carolinas’ 2012 rate hike will stay in effect as the N.C. Utilities Commission reviews it under order of the state Supreme Court.

Garinger High history teacher James Ford was named the district's 2013 Teacher of the Year.

Meet this year's All-Star Scholars from Mecklenburg County. They join 16 honorees from across the region.

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The Panthers are one of 29 teams getting organized this week. Here are five questions they’ll be looking to answer.

In an interview with WBTV on Monday, Bruton Smith said there was a 70 percent chance he would move the October NASCAR race.

The Bobcats will get a top-five pick via Tuesday night’s NBA draft lottery, and based on the odds, they’ll most likely choose fourth.

Tuesday afternoon at 5, Hough and Myers Park will renew what is becoming one of the area’s best girls’ high school soccer rivalries.

State board says Bubble could have its temporary alcoholic beverage permit suspended or rejected if it sells the N-Tini cocktail.

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