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Students Recognized in 'Do The Write Thing Essay Challenge'

MPD is working with local middle schoolers to reduce youth violence in the Queen City.

Charlotte Business Owners Speak Out For, Against 'Religious Freedom' Bill

Major backlash Monday over 'Religious Freedom' legislation circulating in several states, including in North Carolina. Governor Pat Mccrory spoke out against the proposed legislation.

Man Charged in Shooting Death of Anson Co. Sheriff's Granddaughter

A man charged in the shooting death of the Anson County Sheriff's granddaughter is expected to answer to his charges in court tomorrow.

Two Charged In Hudson Murder

An autopsy is being conducted after deputies found the body of 34-year-old Marcus Devlin Saturday night in his home on Free Mason Road in Hudson.

NC DOT Holds Independence Blvd. Toll Lane Meeting

An NC DOT plan to build toll lanes on Independence Boulevard from Uptown to Matthews was up for debate in east Charlotte Monday night.

Anson County Sheriff's Granddaughter Found Dead, SBI Investigating

The SBI is investigating after the Anson County Sheriff's granddaughter was found dead.

One Injured in Attempted Waffle House Robbery

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after an armed attempted robbery happened at the Waffle House on Stetson drive in East Charlotte.

Public Hearings Set for Proposed Toll Lanes on Independence Boulevard

Pay a toll or deal with the traffic. Those options - on the table this week as residents will get their chance to speak out on a plan to build toll lanes.

Police Investigating East Charlotte Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating after reports of a shooting in the 5700 block of Albemarle road.

Rescue Asking for Help After Birds seized In Cockfighting Bust

The nonprofit Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is asking for the public's help to care for and rehome 117 roosters and one duck seized in a cockfighting ring bust Saturday night in Wallace, SC

One Injured in Northwest Charlotte Shooting

One person was injured after a shooting in the 900 block of Lynn Street around 11:30 Saturday night.

Man Killed in Accident Involving Moped

A man was killed in a hit-and-run accident around 8:15 Saturday night in the 6400 block of South Boulevard.

Peach and Strawberry Farmers Prepare for Cold Snap

Saturday night's freeze could have a long-term affect on area farms.

Suspect Arrested After Pursuit on I-77

A man led Police on a two-hour chase through multiple counties around 10:30 Friday night.

Victim Identified in Northwest Charlotte Shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have indentified the victim of a shooting in Northwest Charlotte Friday night. Officials say 28-year-old Samil Bates died as a result of a gun shot wound.

Magic Johnson says 'Don't Sleep On The Spartans!'

After Michigan State's win over Virginia in the NCAA Tournament in Charlotte, WCCB's Kelli Bartik caught up with former Spartan, Magic Johnson, to ask how far his Michigan State team can go.

School Nurse Supervisor Pleads Not Guilty On Murder-For-Hire Charges

A school nurse supervisor accused in a murder-for-hire plot pleaded not guilty in federal court.

Amendment Could End 'Naked Man' Scandal

An amendment to North Carolina's indecent exposure law could help a north Charlotte neighborhood deal with a man accused of standing naked in his doorway.