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Funeral Plans Announced For Maddox Ritch

Funeral arrangements have been made for Maddox Ritch, the six-year-old boy who went missing from a Gastonia park on September 22nd.

All American Game Of The Week: Charlotte Catholic vs Weddington

Charlotte Catholic defeated Weddington 20-0 in our All American Game of the Week.

Baby Born In Charlotte Parking Garage

A baby born in a Charlotte parking garage is healthy at home tonight.

Remembering Maddox Ritch: "Very, Very Fun And Loving Kid"

WCCB spoke exclusively to a woman who has known Maddox Ritch since the day he was born.

Acclaimed Chinese Artist Joins Franklin Graham In Charlotte To Unveil Two Billy Graham Sculptures

Respected Chinese artist Yuan Xikun, whose 48-inch bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln was gifted to former President Barack Obama by the leader of China, unveiled two sculptures of the late Billy Graham in a ceremony Friday alongside Graham's son Franklin.

World Cup, Independence Veteran Retires

On Friday, the Charlotte Independence, a United Soccer League (USL) professional soccer team, announced the retirement of Independence and South Korean international defender Jungsoo Lee.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing Rowan County Woman

A Silver Alert was issued Friday afternoon for 79-year-old Barbara Reddick Allison .

Free Pizza For First 52 Customers At MOD Pizza's Grand Opening In Mooresville

MOD Pizza will open their 10th restaurant in North Carolina with a grand opening event at their newest location in Mooresville.

One Arrested, Another Wanted After 80-Year-Old Woman's Purse Is Stolen

One of the suspects wanted by CMPD after an 80-year-old woman's purse was snatched Monday afternoon has been arrested.

Six People Arrested In Lincoln County On Drug Charges Following Grand Jury Indictments

Six people are facing drug charges following indictments handed down by the August 2018 Lincoln County Grand Jury.

Food and Fun at Charlotte Ski Boats This Weekend

Join Charlotte Ski boats for two days of food, fun and football! On Friday, September 28th from 4-7pm celebrate Good Time Friday with food, fellowship, and fun. There will be a raffle to win a Byerly 4.6 Speedster wake surf…

Police Investigating Residential Break-Ins, Larceny Of Trailer From Statesville Roofing

Several homes in the area of Carolina Avenue in Statesville have been broken into over the past few days.

Man Fatally Struck By Car On Independence Boulevard, Driver Not Charged

A person was hit by a car and killed on Independence Boulevard on Saturday.

Investigators Have More Questions After Body of Missing Boy Found in Creek

An emotional end to the search for 6-yr-old Maddox Ritch. The missing boy's body, found in a creek not far from where he was reported missing.

120 Hours: The Search For Maddox Ritch

On Thursday, officials found what they believe to be the body of 6-year-old Maddox Ritch in a nearby creek. It was a tragic end to a six day long search for the missing child with autism.

"He's Gaston County's Boy Now." A Community Reeling Over The Loss Of Maddox Ritch

A community is in mourning as they try to cope with the news of 6-year-old Maddox Ritch's death.

Police Chief ‘Heartbroken’ After Body Discovered In Creek

The chief of a North Carolina police department said Thursday he was “heartbroken” over the discovery of a body believed to be that of a missing 6-year-old boy.