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Investigation Underway After Unoccupied Building Catches Fire In Concord

Investigators are still trying to figure out what sparked a fire at a commercial building Wednesday night.

Commissioners Turn Over Memorial Stadium To City During Heated Vote

The fate of a Major League Soccer stadium in Charlotte is now in the hands of the city after Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted to give Memorial Stadium to the city.

Mecklenburg County Health Department Changes Will Cost Tax Payers Over $4 Million

Changes to the Mecklenburg County Health Department will cost tax payers roughly $4.6 million.

Defense Says Vurnel Smith, Jr. Went Into 'Blackout,' Doesn't Remember Double Murder

The man accused of kidnapping and assaulting his wife and then murdering her parents faced a judge Wednesday morning.

Opioid Epidemic Adding to Costs for Local Counties

A deadly drug that knows no boundaries. The opioid epidemic is costing the country billions of dollars, affecting millions of households. It's also having an increased impact on first responders and budgets right here in the Charlotte area.

Police Searching For 4 Suspects After Armed West Charlotte Carjacking

Police are looking for four suspects after a man was robbed at gunpoint and then had his car stolen in west Charlotte.

Homeowner Charged In South Charlotte Shooting

A south Charlotte homeowner is being charged after police say he shot a man twice Wednesday morning.

Suspects Wanted For Breaking Into Multiple Rowan County Stores

Deputies are looking for two men caught on camera while breaking into several local businesses.

DHHS Issues Fish Consumption Advisory for Hybrid Striped Bass in Lake Norman

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has issued a fish consumption advisory for Lake Norman in Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties.

Suspects Wanted After Shootout In Grocery Store Parking Lot

Police are looking for the suspects who got into a shootout outside an east Charlotte Food Lion Wednesday morning.

Hornets Add UNC Forward Hicks To Training Camp Roster

The Charlotte Hornets have signed Isaiah Hicks and T.J. Williams to their training camp roster, according to the team.

CMPD Arrests Woman For Charlotte's 48th Homicide

Police say the victim in an East Charlotte shooting has died. Neighbors thought someone was setting off fireworks. Instead it's Charlotte's 48th homicide of the year.

Panther's Training Camp: Cam's Shoulder, McCaffrey's Hype, and Olsen's Record

The Carolina Panthers were back on the practice field Tuesday and there was plenty to talk about. WCCB's Kelli Bartik reports.

CMPD Arrests Two Suspects For Breaking Into Vehicles In Coventry Woods Neighborhood

Police say they arrested an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old for their involvement in stealing property from vehicles in the Coventry Woods neighborhood.

Police Still Searching For Couple Wanted For Armed Robbery

Police are still searching for Darius and Jessica Williams, who they say robbed a victim at the Anson at the Lake apartment complex in June.

Hornets Sign UNC's Paige, Louisville's Mathiang To Two-Way Contracts

The Charlotte Hornets have signed guard Marcus Paige and center Mangok Mathiang to the first two-way contracts in franchise history.

Panthers Sign Cornerback Devonte Johnson

The Carolina Panthers have signed cornerback Devonte Johnson.

Vote for Funding MLS Stadium Happening Today

A decision on funding for a stadium to attract a major league soccer stadium is happening today.