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CMPD Now Accepting Applications For Fall 2019 Citizens' Academy Session

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently accepting applications for the fall 2019 session of its Citizens’ Academy.

Charlotte’s “Basketball Trifecta” Contributed $167 Million To Regional Economy

The NBA All-Star Weekend, CIAA Men’s and Women’s Tournament and New York Life ACC Tournament benefited the Charlotte community in a multiple ways and garnered valuable national and international exposure for the Queen City.

Mace Found On South Mecklenburg High School Campus

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says mace was found Tuesday morning during a safety screening at South Mecklenburg High School.

Police Searching For Missing Lincoln County Man

Officers with the Lincolnton Police Department are trying to find a man who was last seen Sunday morning.

TRAFFIC ALERT: South Wendover Road Shut Down Through Rush Hour

A traffic alert has been issued for southeast Charlotte.

Accused Heroin Traffickers Arrested After 2 Month Long Investigation

Authorities say two men accused of trafficking heroin have been arrested following a two month long undercover investigation.

Police: 3 Kids Found Locked In Back Of U-Haul Carrying Drugs

Authorities say three children have been rescued from the back of a U-Haul truck that was carrying drugs in Tennessee, and three North Carolinians have been charged in the case.

Deputies Arrest Woman Accused Of Robbing Lincoln County Bank

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says a woman has been charged with robbing a bank early Tuesday morning.

Amber Alert Cancelled For Missing Four-Month Old NC Girl

The Amber Alert out of Bladen County has been cancelled. Reports say the child's mother, Juanita Askew, is in police custody.

Cats Available For Adoption From Animal Care & Control

Check out the Cats Available For Adoption From Animal Care & Control.

World Cup Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe To Visit Charlotte Saturday

Relevent Sports Group (RSG) today announced that Megan Rapinoe will lead the star-studded attendance at House of Soccer on July 20 at Romare Bearden Park.

Charlotte Men Charged With Using Counterfeit $100 Bills In Lincoln County

Deputies say two Charlotte men have been charged with passing counterfeit currency in Lincoln County.

Toddler Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Southwest Charlotte

A toddler was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in southwest Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

#Trending: MLB Players Sneak Funny Phrases into Interviews, Couple Gets Married During NYC Blackout

NJ Devils mascot breaks a window at a birthday party, MLB All Stars sneak funny phrases into interviews, puppy snuggles up to baby, and a couple gets married during the NYC blackout!

Local Residents Worry Water is Making Their Hair Fall Out

These people, both young and old, say clumps of their hair have been falling out, all in the same time period. Half a dozen Union County residents have spoken with WCCB about their worries, and what they want to see happen next.

Charlotte Representatives Meet With MLS About Expansion Team

Charlotte's push win an MLS team took yet another step on Monday.

Possible Changes to York Co. Animal Ordinance Would Not Allow Permanent Dog Tethering

Permanent dog tethering would not be allowed under proposed changes to York County's animal ordinance. Controversy erupted after a council member claimed he found a mistake in the original ordinance.

Acting Superintendent Speaking Out Hours After Dr. Wilcox Suspension

The superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is suspended with pay. Sources tell WCCB it's partially related to the district's fingerprinting policy. The acting superintendent, and a school board member are speaking out.

Apollo 11 At 50: Celebrating First Steps On Another World

A half-century ago, in the middle of a mean year of war, famine, violence in the streets and the widening of the generation gap, men from planet Earth stepped onto another world for the first time, uniting people around the globe in a way not seen before or since.