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CMPD Investigating Outside Agency Officer-Involved Shooting In West Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating after two Community Corrections officers were involved in a shoot-out with two suspects in west Charlotte.

Huntersville Vs. Cornelius? Some Worry School Board is Pitting Towns Against One Another

Some local leaders say they're worried the school board is pitting the two towns against one another, to stop a possible new northern Mecklenburg County school district.

Police Searching For Missing Statesville Woman

Statesville Police are asking for assistance in locating 28-year-old Kadesha McCloud. She was reported missing on October 12th.

Duke Energy Lineman Win Big At National Competition

Duke Energy linemen roped in six awards at the International Lineman's Rodeo on Saturday, Oct. 19 in Bonner Springs, Kan., with North Carolina’s Mike Haynes, David Phillips and Neal Walker taking home first place in the world for the journeyman senior division, ages 50 and up.

Authorities Locate Missing Gaston County Man's Body, Death Investigation Underway

A death investigation is underway after officers located the body of a missing Gaston County man in northwest Charlotte.

Carolina Panthers Name Kyle Allen Starter Against Undefeated 49ers

Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera says quarterback Kyle Allen will start this week against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers.

Two Bodies Found In Plane Wreckage Near North Carolina Airport

Two people were killed when a small plane crashed near a North Carolina airport, prompting an intensive overnight search of a nearby state park and temporarily halting arrivals and departures of commercial flights, authorities said Monday.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival Hosts Halloween Daze & Spooky Knights Weekend

Children receive free admission to the Halloween Daze & Spooky Knight Weekend on October 26th and 27th.

Busting The School Lunch Myth At Rock Springs Elementary School

WCCB's Jonté Blake went to Rock Springs Elementary School in Denver, North Carolina during National School Lunch Week to bust the myth that school lunches don't taste good.

Rising Spotlight: Avast Cyber Security And The "Internet Of Things"

Derek James talked with Avast Cyber Security analyst Jessica Turner about some of the cyber dangers that may be lurking in your home.

On the Road with James: Hickory

Known for its four-story furniture mart and its homey big town vibes, Hickory is a great place for a staycation the whole family can enjoy.

Police Searching For Answers After Saturday Evening Homicide

Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation on Kelston Place after receiving an assault with a deadly weapon call around 6:40 p.m. Saturday.

UPDATE: 2-Year-Old Abigail Aziza Found Safe

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police need your help finding a missing toddler in east Charlotte.

Statesville Teacher Charged With Putting Handicapped Student In Trash Can

An elementary school teacher with Iredell-Statesville Schools has been charged following allegations that she placed several students, including one that was handicapped, in a trash can on multiple occasions.

Man Wanted For Allegedly Breaking Into Pineville Restaurant

Police are trying to identify a man they say broke into a local barbecue restaurant early Thursday morning.

Police: Suspect Intentionally Hit And Kill 79-Year-Old Pedestrian, Tried To Hit 4 Others

Matthews Police say the suspect accused of hitting and killing a 79-year-old woman in an Aldi parking lot on Monday did so intentionally.

NC Based MawMaw's Chicken Pies Recalls Products Due To Misbranding, Undeclared Allergens

MawMaw’s Chicken Pies, a Kernersville, N.C. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of chicken pie and meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday.

UNC Charlotte And UCPS Partner To Announce Scholarship In Honor Of Ellis “Reed” Parlier

On Thursday, October 24th, UNC Charlotte and the Parlier family will announce a new memorial scholarship to celebrate Reed’s life and mark the impact he had on his college community.