Local News

$150K in Damages in Gastonia House Fire

Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire early Saturday morning in Gastonia.

Elderly Couple Dies in East Charlotte House Fire

An elderly couple died in a early morning house fire Saturday in East Charlotte.

UPDATE: On-Duty Officer Facing Additional Charges After DWI Arrest

Drunk on the job. A veteran CMPD officer under fire for being intoxicated, in uniform, in his patrol car.

Local Pastor Plans to Carry Gun During Services

Pastor Brenda Stevenson of New Outreach Christian Center told us she already has a gun on layaway.

Hero's Sendoff For Fallen Firefighter

Hicks died Monday morning after battling a fire Sunday night. He was laid to rest with full honors.

Two Arrested in Deadly Armed Robbery

Two people have finally been arrested after a month-long murder investigation in west Charlotte.

CMPD Hosts House of Worship Safety Seminar

The shootings in Charleston have local churches on watch. Friday, CMPD hosted a seminar on how to protect places of worship.

Panther Fans Ready For Football Season

Carolina Panthers football is officially back. Friday was not only the first practice of training camp, but also a big party to kick off the season.

Cherryville Residents Under Mandatory Water Restrictions

Residents in Cherryville are now under mandatory water restrictions.

Suspicious Device Found At CMC Main *UPDATE

CMC officials say that the suspicious device was an electronic EpiPen, with a low battery, that was in a small black container.

Judge Will Allow Cameras In Courtroom For Wes Kerrick Trial

Judge Ervin ruled this morning that he will allow cameras to be inside the courtroom during the Wes Kerrick trial, but has other restrictions in place.

Murder-Suicide Investigation In Gaston County

Cherryville Police have identified the two men involved in an early morning murder-suicide.

Police Department Moves Offices After Disagreement With Sheriff's Office

A dispute between the police department and sheriff's office in one local town has officers moving.

Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

A disappointing day in court for the family of a Charlotte murder victim. The suspected killer rejected a plea deal, and pleaded not guilty.

Ron Rivera Mourns The Loss Of His Brother

Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera's 56-year-old brother Mickey Rivera passed away on Tuesday, after a two-year fight with pancreatic cancer.

Panthers Report To Training Camp

The 2015 pre-season is finally underway. The Panthers have reported for training camp down in Spartanburg.

CMPD Engages Community As Kerrick Trial Gets Underway

Opening statements are set for Monday in the trial of CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick. WCCB Charlotte anchor Morgan Fogarty has a look at how police have prepared for the trial.

Will The Kerrick Trial Play Out On Camera?

With the jurors off for the weekend, Judge Ervin heard arguments again Thursday from the media, asking for cameras to be allowed inside the courtroom.