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Troopers Investigating Deadly Crash On HWY 74 Ramp To I-485 Outer Loop

Authorities are investigating a deadly accident that happened Thursday night at Highway 74 and I-485.

YouTube Suspends Comments On Videos Of Kids

YouTube said Thursday it will turn off comments on nearly all videos featuring kids — potentially affecting millions of posts on the site — after reports last week that pedophiles were leaving inappropriate comments on innocuous videos of children.

JCSU Edges Claflin 83-80 On Minor's Buzzer Beater

Johnson C. Smith won its second overtime game of the tournament and advanced to today's semifinal game against Virginia Union, with an 83-80 victory over Claflin following Cayse Minor's game winning buzzer beater, on Wednesday night.

Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Mecklenburg County

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Animal Care & Control says a skunk captured in Cornelius has tested positive for rabies.

CMPD Chief Putney Issues Statement On Recent Increase In Violent Crime

Following the recent increase in violent crime throughout the city, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney has issued a statement on what the department is doing to keep citizens safe.

Maiden Police Seek Suspects Accused Of Credit Fraud

Police are trying to identify two suspects accused of using a stolen debit card to but gas early Monday morning.

Two Arrested After Alleged Assault, Vehicle Theft At Lincolnton Convenience Store

Lincoln County deputies say Billy Franklin, III and Jessica Nations were both arrested overnight in Alexander County during a traffic stop.

Homeless Man Charged With Breaking Into, Stealing From Statesville Church

Iredell County Sheriff's deputies have charged a man in connection to a church break-in over the weekend.

Harden Capella Lead Rockets Past Feisty Hornets 118-113

Kemba Walker erupted for 27 points in the first half but it was not enough as the Hornets fell to the visiting Houston Rockets 118-113.

Novant Health: Know Your Numbers

From bank accounts to birthdays, you know a lot of numbers by heart. But do you know three key numbers that could help save your life? We often disregard – or don’t even know – our blood pressure, BMI, glucose levels. But knowing these numbers is vital to one’s health.

WCCB's Zach Aldridge Talks CIAA Basketball With No Limit Larry And Morning Maddhouse On Power 98 FM

Be sure to tune in to Power 98 FM Friday, March 1st between 6am-10am as WCCB's Zach Aldridge is talking CIAA basketball with No Limit Larry and Morning Maddhouse.

Fe•BREW•ary: Charlotte Breweries Provide Free Grain To Local Farmers

Charlotte breweries provide our city with great tasting beer, a family friendly environment and they also help give back to our community. However, a lot of people don't realize that Queen City beer is helping feed your family. It's the last day of Fe•BREW•ary!! Cheers!

Facebook & Suicide Prevention: Are There Ethical Issues?

Posts you write about how you're feeling could lead to police at your door. It already happened in Rock Hill, when a Facebook employee called 911 after a man posted about wanting to kill himself.

Funeral Arrangements Announced For Ardrey Kell Student Killed In Double Homicide

Funeral arrangements for 15-year-old Jenna Hewitt, killed during a double homicide over the weekend, were announced on Wednesday.

Panhandlers Knocking On Doors Of East Charlotte Neighborhood

Panhandlers knocking on doors, begging for money at odd hours. An east Charlotte couple says it's happened dozens of times in their neighborhood since the summer.

Murder Suspect Rayquan Borum Accused of Making Threatening Phone Call About Judge

A bombshell in the Rayquan Borum trial. The man charged with the murder of a protester in Uptown Charlotte is now accused of threatening Judge Gregory Hayes in a jail phone call. Another judge will decide on Friday whether Hayes should recuse himself.