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  1. 2 local students finalists in 'Doodle 4 Google' contest

    Two local students have been chosen as state finalists in this year's "Doodle for Google" contest.

  2. Mother has son arrested for stealing her Pop-Tarts

    Mother has son arrested for stealing her Pop-Tarts

    A Charlotte woman had her son arrested for stealing her Pop-Tarts earlier this week.

  3. Military father surprises daughter as she throws out the first pitch

    The 9-year-old daughter of a military veteran got a surprise when she threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Tampa Bay Rays game

  4. Alexander Julian: I’d like to design the new Hornets uniforms

    Alexander Julian: I’d like to design the new Hornets uniforms

    The man who came up with the original teal and purple hopes Michael Jordan will give him a call.

  5. Police ID driver wanted in fiery gas station crash

    Police ID driver wanted in fiery gas station crash

    Police are trying to determine what caused a driver to run into a gas pump igniting a fire.

  6. York police search for man who tried to abduct teen

    Authorities in York are looking for a man who tried to kidnap a 14-year-old girl.

  7. Fire destroys home near Lake Norman

    Fire destroys home near Lake Norman

    Eight fire departments helped battle a two-alarm blaze in the Mount Mourne area of Iredell County Wednesday afternoon.

  8. Residents fight to get rid of nearby construction storage site

    Neighbors tired of piles of rocks, dirt and asphalt near their homes are trying to get a construction storage site shut down for good in Gaston County.

  9. Cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in collision with CMS bus

    Cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in collision with CMS bus

    The cyclist was taken to Carolinas Medical Center for life-threatening injuries, according to medics. Police say he lost control and ran into the bus.

  10. Photos | Kellie Pickler named 'DWTS' champ

    Photos | Kellie Pickler named 'DWTS' champ

  11. With the return of the cicadas comes the cicada killer wasp

    With the return of the cicadas comes the cicada killer wasp

    Any day now, billions of cicadas with bulging red eyes will crawl out of the earth after 17 years underground and overrun the East Coast.

  12. Sheriff: 1 killed during burglary in Union County

    Sheriff: 1 killed during burglary in Union County

    A man was shot and killed after trying to break into a home in Marshville early Thursday morning.

  13. Danica Patrick helps Charlotte gym strengthen customer base

    Danica Patrick helps Charlotte gym strengthen customer base

    A Charlotte business gets a big boost from a major star who’s in town for this weekend's race; Danica Patrick shot a commercial at a new Charlotte fitness club.

  14. Police: Man poses as officer in bar with stolen uniform, handcuffs, taser

    Police: Man poses as officer in bar with stolen uniform, handcuffs, taser

    Authorities in Union County arrested a man they say stole a police uniform, taser and handcuffs and walked into a bar posing as an officer.

  15. Dixie's Tavern closes, making way for a new park

    Dixie's Tavern closes, making way for a new park

    Dixie’s Tavern, on E. 7th Street next to the light rail line, is closing its doors for good. The bar sits on land owned by Levine Properties, which is working with the city and county to develop a park on the land.

  16. Rep. Robert Brawley resigns as chair of the House Finance Committee

    Rep. Robert Brawley resigns as chair of the House Finance Committee

    Republican House member from Iredell County, Representative Robert Brawley, has resigned as the Chair of the State House Finance Committee.

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						SHERRY PRESLEY<br></br>Arrested: 05/22/2013<br></br>Charge Description: DWLR<br></br>

    Mecklenburg Mugs | 90 arrests on Wednesday

    Mugshots for 05/23/13

  18. Vehicle ignites after striking tree in Gaston County

    Vehicle ignites after striking tree in Gaston County

    Fire crews helped a motorist escape a car fire that erupted after the vehicle struck a tree.

  19. NC lawsuit against Duke Energy expands

    NC lawsuit against Duke Energy expands

    The state already sued Duke over similar contamination near a coal-fired power plant in Asheville.

  20. Woman allegeldy cashes stolen checks in Gastonia

    Woman allegeldy cashes stolen checks in Gastonia

    The Gastonia Police Department wants the public’s help to identify a suspect in a felony forgery case.