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Waiting for Autopsy Results in Chesterfield Baby's Death

The baby's mother has been charged with two more crimes. And one of the detectives who found the baby's body is speaking out.

Body Matching Description Of Drowning Victim Surfaces At Elk River Falls

The Avery County Sheriff's Office says a body matching the description of Thomas McCardle, Jr. was recovered today at Elk River Falls.

CMPD Spouses Respond To Councilwoman's Controversial Tweet

Spouses of CMPD officers are showing their support for police after controversial tweets from a Charlotte City Councilwoman.

Heavy Rains Cause Major Damage Throughout Mountain Areas

WCCB was tracking the latest flooding aftermath Wednesday. Some in the western counties of North Carolina were shocked by what the heavy rain did to their homes.

Car Washed Off Road As Heavy Rains, Flooding Cause Major Problems For Drivers

Downed power lines and blocked roads caused major problems for drivers Wednesday.

Charlotte Fire Crews Standing By To Assist Counties Heavily Impacted By Floods, Mudslides

The Charlotte Fire Department is on standby to help with rescue and clean up efforts in McDowell County after recent flooding and mudslides.

Civil Rights Groups Sue NC DMV For Revoking Licenses Of People Who Can't Pay Traffic Fines

A lawsuit filed against the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles says that taking a person's license because they cannot afford to pay traffic fines and court costs is unconstitutional.

Harvey Weinstein Indicted In New York Rape Case

Harvey Weinstein was indicted Wednesday on rape and criminal sex act charges, furthering the first criminal case to arise from a slate of sexual misconduct allegations against the former movie mogul.

Barr Blames Ambien For Tweet; Drug Maker Replies

The maker of Ambien said Wednesday that “racism is not a known side effect” after Roseanne Barr cited the insomnia drug in explaining the tweet that led ABC to cancel her show.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Police: Teen Killed After Crashing Stolen Motorcycle

One person has been killed in a motorcycle accident in northwest Charlotte. The accident happened on Oakdale Road between Shady Circle and Oak Drive.

Novant Health Pediatric Pulmonology Opens In Matthews

Novant Health Pediatric Pulmonology has opened a satellite clinic at 1401 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 100.

Novant Health Queen City OB/GYN Opens In South End

Novant Health Queen City OB/GYN has opened in the South End neighborhood at 2400 South Boulevard, Suite 103.

Northern Iredell County Road Closed Through Friday

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has closed a section of Hill Dairy Road near Fox Bottoms Road due to a pipe failure.

Charles D. Baldecchi Named Charlotte Latin School's Next Head Of School

After an extensive international search, Charlotte Latin School has named Charles D. Baldecchi its next Head of School, a post he will assume in July 2019 as the school kicks off its 50th Anniversary.

Charlotte Native Flies One Of World's Most Advanced Warplanes In U.S. Navy

A 2014 South Mecklenburg High School graduate and Charlotte, North Carolina, native is currently serving with a U.S. Navy strike fighter squadron, which flies one of the world’s most advanced warplanes.

Evacuation Order Lifted After McDowell County Dam Deemed Safe

Authorities say 2,000 people evacuated in the North Carolina mountains because of worries a dam might break can return to their homes.

Explosion Damages UPS Freight Hub In Kentucky

An explosion damaged a UPS freight hub Wednesday morning in Kentucky’s second-largest city, sending multiple people to the hospital in what fire officials described as an accidental blast.