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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg police now believe the death of a 44-year-old man found on the outskirts of uptown two months ago was a homicide, and investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward.

CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office organizes a summer camp aimed at educating local students about drug and alcohol abuse while connecting them with law enforcement.

Tick season is underway in the Carolinas, and a wildlife expert is offering guidance on how to avoid tick-related health problems.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are asking the public to help identify a man they believe stole a $20,000 piece of equipment from a hospital building on East 4th Street.

Surveillance video shows man moving through hospital before theft

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department detective is calling on crime victims and witnesses to report incidents to police, saying silence gives criminals an advantage.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance estimates 135 people move to the Charlotte area every day. A community police officer said people meeting new dates should take precautions to stay safe.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say they identified a man suspected of stealing an expensive piece of equipment from a Charlotte hospital after tips came in from the public.

Two weeks after the report aired, police said they identified the suspect as 61-year-old Charles Hinton.

Published Aug. 21, 2026 at 11:27 AM EDT | Updated moments ago GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - Dr.