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Judge sentences man who hit and killed missionary in northwest Charlotte

A driver who hit and killed a Mormon missionary in northwest Charlotte and then took off is going to jail.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots May 15th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, May 15th.

Gaston County Mugshots May 15th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, May 15th.

Massive gas leak fire destroys Matthews home, forces family to start over

Their pets made it out but the fire consumed most of the family's belongings. Leaving Espinosa, her mother, and two older siblings with so little, she can actually list off what is left.

Charlotte woman sentenced to 21 years for producing child sexual abuse material

A Charlotte woman was sentenced to over 21 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material.

Second suspect arrested in November 2025 homicide

A second suspect has been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting in Uptown Charlotte in November 2025.

1 dead, 1 seriously hurt in northeast Charlotte shooting

One person died and another was seriously injured following a shooting in northeast Charlotte overnight.

Panthers sign second-rounder Lee Hunter to rookie contract, all 2026 draft picks officially signed

The Carolina Panthers’ second-round pick Lee Hunter signed his four-year rookie contract on Friday.

Up 'n Adam: Grey's Diner + Community Kitchen

Adam Wurtzel went to Grey's Diner + Community Kitchen to meet the Michelin recognized chef behind the restaurant.

Community Members Design Alternate Plans For I 77 Toll Project

Sustain Charlotte offers new ideas for I-77 toll lanes project

Sustain Charlotte has been one of the most vocal groups against NCDOT's ideas. On Thursday, they presented three concepts to connect west Charlotte to Uptown.

Groundbreaking on $20M economic development hub near old Eastland Mall site

Spark Centro is the newest workforce development hub for the city. The plan is to re-design this large property near the old Eastland Mall to be a place for small businesses to get the support and resources to grow.

No Property Tax Increase In Proposed Meck Co 2027 Budget

No property tax increase in proposed 2027 Mecklenburg County budget

The county manager is recommending a $2.6 billion budget that keeps the property tax rate at its current level. Mike Bryant presented his proposed budget to the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday.

Driver And Passenger Killed In Fiery Crash

Two teens killed in deadly, fiery wreck in southwest Charlotte

Two teens are the victims in a deadly wreck in southwest Charlotte. We brought you this as breaking news Wednesday night on your WCCB News at 9.

Father Charged With Murdering 8 Month Old Son

Charlotte father charged with murdering his eight-month-old son

According to court documents, Nieves Acosta-Maldonado admitted to forcefully putting the baby in a crib several times while watching him on May 3rd, dropping him on his back and shaking the baby.