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'Religious Freedom' Bill Proposed By Local Lawmakers

If a proposed bill is passed in North Carolina, local businesses and organizations could turn you away because of your personal beliefs.

Dance teacher faces sex charges with former student

A Huntersville dance teacher is behind bars and accused of sexual offenses with a former student.

Should It be Illegal to Talk on the Phone While Driving?

A North Carolina lawmaker is pushing a bill that, if passed, would go into effect this coming December. The goal: to force drivers to put their focus back on the road.

City Budget Blame Game Continues

The Queen City is facing a serious revenue shortfall; which could lead to reduced services, staffing cuts or increased taxes.

Serial Flasher Arrested

Dea Williams is accused of showing his private parts to a woman at a shopping center on Myrtle School Road Wednesday.

East Charlotte Murder Suspect Arrested

Police arrested 17-year-old Jawan Smith on East Independence Boulevard.

A Chemical Reaction Forces Concord Business To Evacuate

A Concord plant has been evacuated after a chemical reaction inside the building.

Woman Killed In Single Car Crash In Gaston County

Troopers say a woman died in a single car crash in Gaston County.

Exclusive: Teen Shooting Victim Shares His Story

A 14-year-old boy recounts the night another teen shot him and left him for dead. The victim and his mother agreed to speak only with WCCB Charlotte's Courtney Francisco.

New Bill Asks for $20 Million For Teacher Raises

Former CMS board member and new State Senator Joyce Waddell wants to boost salaries for veteran teachers.

Report: Hornets' Mark Price To Coach Charlotte 49ers

The school didn't go too far to find its next bench boss. It's all but official that Hornet's assistant Mark Price will become the 10th head coach for the Charlotte 49ers.

Mecklenburg Could Lose $100 Million Under State Plan

The county, and its cities and towns, could lose $100 million a year under a new state legislative proposal.

Former Officer Charged With Child Abuse

Robert "Jeff" Taylor is charged with felony child abuse. He faced a York County judge for a bond hearing Wednesday.

Search is on for Man Who Flashed Woman at CLT Park

WCCB Charlotte has more on why he did it and why security cameras weren't able to record any of the crime.

UPDATE: Amber Alert issued for 1-year-old Opheliya Burris Canceled

Authorities have located Opheliya Burris and her biological mother in Georgia.

Fury 325 Unveiling | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from the unveiling of Fury 325 at Carowinds Wednesday, March 24th.

Carowinds Unleashes Fury 325 Saturday

The Carolinas premier theme park, Carowinds, is kicking off it's season with a bang, with the debut of the world's tallest and fastest giga coaster, Fury 325.

Truliant Federal Credit Union Expanding to Charlotte

Winston-Salem-based Truliant Federal Credit Union says it will open 10 new branches in the Charlotte area.

City Points Finger At County Over Budget Shortfall

Charlotte is facing an unexpected budget mess. City leaders are blaming the state legislature and Mecklenburg County for a massive tax revenue shortfall.