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Charlotte Community Honors Victims Of Gun Violence 8 Years After Their Murder

A balloon release ceremony was held for Inna Gonzalez and Davion Funderburk.

Public Can Weigh In On Ambitious Cats Silver Line Light Rail Project

CATS to Hold Outdoor Community Meetings on Silver Line Light Rail Project

Over the next two weeks, you can weigh-in on plans for the CATS Silver Line. That's the proposed light rail project running from Belmont to Union County, with stops at the airport, Uptown, and Bojangles' Coliseum.

Boutique Faces Backlash After Sending Email To Prospective Employee Saying She Was "Not That Cute"

A clothing boutique in Michigan is facing backlash after a TikTok video went viral exposing an email sent to a prospective employee calling her "not that cute."

Billionaire Richard Branson Heads For Space In His Own Ship

Thrill-seeking billionaire Richard Branson is streaking toward space aboard his own winged rocket ship in his boldest adventure yet.

CMPD: Drunk Driver Runs Red Light Fatally Striking Pedestrian In Northwest Charlotte

A pedestrian was killed and a Lexus driver was seriously injured after a drunk driver ran a red light in northwest Charlotte early Saturday morning, Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say.

S.C. Troopers Investigate A Fatal Collision In Chesterfield County

Troopers are investigating a two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred Saturday afternoon in Chesterfield County.

Hot & Humid Weekend, Week Ahead

With Elsa in the rearview mirror, it's back to business as usual for the week ahead.

College In Salisbury Announces Plans To Forgive Debt Of Returning Students

Livingstone College in Salisbury, N.C. announced an initiative on Friday that will forgive the debt of students who attended the college during the spring 2021 semester.

Unopened Legend Of Zelda Game From 1987 Sells For $870,000

An unopened copy of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda that was made in 1987 has sold at auction for $870,000.

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Live Music Events Around Town | PHOTOS

If there is one thing better than music... it's live music! WCCB has last minute plans for anyone feeling the itch to get outside this weekend and jam out.

Robert E. Lee Statue Removed In Charlottesville

A Confederate monument that helped spark a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, has been hoisted off its stone pedestal.

Troopers: Driver Dies After Being Struck By An 18-Wheeler In York County

Troopers are investigating a fatal collision between a tractor trailer truck and a Honda that left one driver dead and a passenger with serious injuries on Friday.

CMPD: Driver Faces Charges In Fatal South Charlotte Hit-And-Run

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say a Honda driver is facing charges for his involvement in a fatal collision in south Charlotte where he fled the scene.

African American Spelling Bee Champ Makes History With Flair

Zaila Avant-garde understood the significance of what she was doing as she stood on the Scripps National Spelling Bee stage, peppering pronouncer Jacques Bailly with questions about Greek and Latin roots.

Sheriff: Mecklenburg Co. Detention Officer Fired For Assaulting Inmate

Sheriff Garry McFadden says a former Mecklenburg County Detention Officer was fired on Friday for assaulting an inmate back in May.

Charlotte Man Convicted For His Role In A String Of Armed Robberies, Federal Authorities Say

A federal jury in Charlotte has convicted 38-year-old Ron Garland for his role in several armed robberies, attempted robberies, and related firearm offenses.

North Carolina GOP Senate Candidate Pat McCrory Raises $1.2M

Republican North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Pat McCrory on Thursday announced he raised more than $1.2 million in his first fundraising period since he entered the primary in April.

Registered Lincoln County Sex Offender Found Guilty For 2019 Sexual Assault

A 56-year-old Lincolnton man was found guilty by a Lincoln County Superior Court jury in connection with a sexual assault that happened in 2019.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Union County Shooting

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a Monroe shooting Monday.

Marilyn Manson Surrenders On New Hampshire Assault Warrant

Rocker Marilyn Manson surrendered to police in Los Angeles last week in connection with a 2019 arrest warrant out of New Hampshire where he allegedly assaulted a videographer at a concert, authorities said.