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.
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Charlotte FOP Seeking Donations for Officer Wes Kerrick
The Charlotte Fraternal Order of Police is now asking for contributions to help support CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick and his family.
Kerrick Trial: Opening Statements Set For Monday
Opening statements should start Monday in the criminal trial for CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick. He's charged with voluntary manslaughter in the 2013 shooting death of Jonathan Ferrell.
Water Shortage Guidelines in Bessemer City
Due to the lack of rain, Bessemer City has initiated stage 1 water shortage guidelines.
Kerrick Trial: Final Juror Seated
The 12th juror was seated Tuesday; four alternates are still needed. As WCCB Charlotte's Amy Cowman reports, emotions are running high for all those involved.
Prayer Problems Continue in Rowan County
County Commissioners have formally filed a request for an appeal after a federal court ruled the way they prayed before meetings were discriminatory.
Lincoln County Commission To Hear First Muslim Prayer
A prayer debate in Lincoln County. In May, the commission chair said he only wanted Christian prayer at public meetings.
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.
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