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New CMPD police chief named

Estella Patterson, who previously served as Chief of Police in Raleigh, will officially begin her new role on Dec. 1. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The city of Charlotte announced Friday Estella Patterson will serve as the next Chief of Police for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.…
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Missing elderly man reported in Chesterfield County

Deputies say 81-year-old John Skeens was traveling back to the area from Charlotte, but hasn’t been heard from since. He has early signs of dementia and may be confused or disoriented. A photo of Skeens shows he has short black hair, a black goatee, and gray-green eyes.…
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Water pipe being repaired in west Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Repairs are underway for a water pipe in west Charlotte on Sunday evening. A WCNC Charlotte photographer spotted water flooding at an intersection along Freedom Drive near the Stewart Creek Greenway Trailhead. Around 8:30 p.m., Charlotte Water confirmed crews had started repairs.…
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Panthers pull off second-largest upset in franchise history with Packers win

Only once have the Panthers pulled off a bigger upset. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ryan Fitzgerald’s game-winning 49-yard field goal gave the Carolina Panthers a monumental win over the Green Bay Packers. The successful kick was significant for a few reasons: It came on a windy day at Lambeau Field, pushed the Panthers to a winning record, and solidified Carolina’s epic win against the odds.…
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Overnight sprinkles and sunny for Monday

Most of the rain that falls Sunday will be east of I-77. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight: Cloudy with a few very isolated showers, especially east of I-77, with a low-pressure system moving up the coast. Lows will drop down into the upper 40s overnight and into Monday morning.…