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North Carolina Fire Captain Found Dead

Fire Captain James Hicks was found dead yesterday morning after going into a working structure fire the night before.

North Carolina Transportation Secretary Resigns

Governor Pat McCrory announced today that Tony Tata has resigned as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) to focus on personal and family matters in addition to pursuing his passion as an author.

Kerrick Trial: Attorneys Seat 11 Jurors

Lawyers in the trial of CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick just need to seat one more juror on Tuesday. Two were seated Monday.

Amber Alert issued for Child Taken from Cumberland County Church

An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing child, Jaylien "Jay" McClain from Cumberland County.

Kerrick Trial: State, Defense Select Nine Jurors Out of First Pool of Thirty

Nine jurors are now seated, and the judge recessed early Friday after they ran out of jurors from the first pool of thirty.

Attorneys Agree On 9 Jurors In Kerrick Trial

After four days of questioning by the state and the defense, both sides have agreed on nine men and women who will decide Wes Kerrick's fate.

Flag Controversy Trickling Up to North Carolina License Plates

A political battle is in the works after thousands petitioned lawmakers to stop issuing the Sons of Confederate Veterans plates that use the battle flag as a symbol.

Kerrick Trial: Jury Selection Continues, Some Potential Jurors Express Concern

Jury selection continued Wednesday with jurors asking questions about courtroom coverage.

Ferrell Family To Wear Purple And Black In Court

As we head into day four of jury selection, we're hearing from the families of Jonathan Ferrell and Officer Wes Kerrick.

Video of Couples' Homemade Shark Cages Goes Viral

A video goes viral of a couple using homemade shark cages at the beach.

Attorneys Question Potential Jurors In Kerrick Trial

As WCCB Charlotte's Amy Cowman reports, attorneys want to find out what people know about other police shootings across the country.

Defense Attorneys Release Letter After Ferrell Family Press Conference

Attorney crossfire begins before the jury is even seated in the case of CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick.

Residents Ramp Up Efforts To Fight Proposed Casino in Cleveland County

Gambling addiction, poverty, drugs and crime. The list of cons goes on and on for Cleveland county residents trying to fight plans for a multimillion-dollar casino in Cleveland County.

Jonathan Ferrell's Mother Speaks Out Ahead Of Kerrick Trial

Jonathan Ferrell's family is in Charlotte for Officer Kerrick's trial. Ferrell's mother Georgia says her son was an all-American kid who was taken too soon.

Kerrick Jury Questionnaire To Be Made Public

For the first time in state history, the personal answers to the jury questionnaire will be made public. As WCCB Charlotte's Amy Cowman reports, the judge made some changes to what's being asked.

First Two Jurors Dismissed in Kerrick Trial, Questions Continue Tuesday

28 potential jurors are left in the first day of questioning in the trial of CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick.

Inside The Wes Kerrick Case

Kerrick's attorneys wanted to move the case out of Mecklenburg County, but the judge denied their request twice. WCCB Charlotte anchor Morgan Fogarty shows us what led to this point.