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Fallout grows over alleged racist texts involving CMPD officers

Fallout grows over alleged racist texts involving CMPD officers

There’s growing fallout over racist text messages allegedly sent by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers.

October 13, 2026 at 4:40 pm EDT

Traffic diverted after train derailment in Morganton; 1 person injured

Food Lion outage continues; grocery chain works to restore digital tools

NC’s first Black female radio announcer ‘Chatty Hatty’ Leeper dies at 98

Fentanyl and paraphernalia lead to arrests of two Hillsborough residents

Carowinds pauses Fury 325, Thunder Striker after fatal fall at Georgia park

3-year-old accidentally shoots himself with unsecured gun in Caldwell County

NC regulators to hear from neighbors as they consider permit for new lithium mine

NC launches form to report gas stations not lowering prices

FORECAST: Summerlike warmth gives way to season’s coldest morning

Stanly County dispensary denies THC violations following investigation

‘Feel like I’ve been cheated’: Driver thought car warranty would cover repair but says it didn’t

‘Feel like I’ve been cheated’: Driver thought car warranty would cover repair but says it didn’t

‘Feel like I’ve been cheated’: Driver thought car warranty would cover repair but says it didn’t

Fall Foliage Forecast

Stanly County dispensary denies THC violations following investigation

3-year-old accidentally shoots himself with unsecured gun in Caldwell County

Defense company to invest $95M in Iredell County campus, add 423 jobs

What should you drink before bed? 5 fall drinks that may help you sleep

Renting vs. buying for college: How the costs compare over 4 years

How to spot imposter scams

Your kid is officially an adult. Is your insurance ready for that?

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Hackers target freezers, cold storage in cyberattacks

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder

Starbucks announces holiday menu

Man who died in Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster incident identified

Pope Leo XIV lung surgery complete

Cornell suspends fraternity parties for remainder of academic year

Netflix buys exclusive rights to stream 2030 World Cup games in Spain

Falcon 9 launch creates ‘jellyfish cloud’

Photos: Hurricane Isaias causes damage after roaring onto Florida's Gulf Coast

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Photos: Preparing for Hurricane Isaias landfall

Photos: Lionel Messi plays final game with Argentina

Photos: Eva Marie Saint through the years

Photos: Weezer, The Shins, Silversun Pickups bring tour to Spectrum Center

‘Very depressed’: Woman says she lost $22,500 in tech scam

Consumer reporter says he attracted scammers when he went to sell truck online

Prime Day shoppers warned of buy now, pay later risks

Action 9: You may be getting money back because of your car loan

Stephanie Sneed, Raki McGregor sought $400K contract from sheriff’s office

Only on 9: Iryna Zarutska’s family shares their story, from escaping Ukraine to her American Dream

‘Unique situation’: Families anxiously await return of water in Anson County

Anson County is losing millions of gallons of water. Is a solution in sight?

Former employees say Huntersville restaurant used their information to hire undocumented workers

RealPage settles with DOJ over rent pricing scheme; NC case still active

Olivia Rodrigo captivates sold-out crowds at the Spectrum Center

Your704 Weekender: Here’s what’s happening in Charlotte Oct 9-11

Carolina BalloonFest must relocate due to airport expansion