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North Carolina Highway Patrol Responding To Hundreds Of Wrecks

The North Carolina Highway Patrol has responded to more than 500 accidents and more than 1,000 calls for service since midnight.

Dangerous Road Conditions In North Charlotte

Video shot by WCCB's Wali Alston shows road conditions in north Charlotte.

Charlotte Catholic Defeats Kings Mountain 30-7, Advances To 3A State Championship

Charlotte Catholic defeated Kings Mountain 30-7 Friday night to advance to the North Carolina 3A State Championship Game in Chapel Hill.

All American Game Of The Week: Vance vs Myers Park

Vance defeated Myers Park 21-13 Friday night in the WCCB All American Game of the Week. With the win, Vance advances to the North Carolina 4AA State Championship Game.

Walker Scores 21, Hornets Snap Nuggets' 7 Game Winning Streak

Kemba Walker had 21 points and eight assists, Marvin Williams added 14 points and 10 rebounds and the Hornets picked up their first win this season against a Western Conference opponent with a 113-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

"Stay Off The Roads"--DOT Crews Preparing For Busy Weekend

There's brine already on the roads. Crews will be starting up again Saturday night, working around the clock.

Snow Storm Heading Toward Mountains, Foothills

Saturday could mean round two of snow in one week in the mountains.

CMPD Charges Suspect In Violent Carjacking, Attempted Sexual Assault

Police say they have charged Travis Blakley, 30, in connection to a violent attempted sexual assault and carjacking that took place in the Park Road Shopping Center on November 16th.

Lincoln County Registered Sex Offender Charged With Sexually Assaulting Minor

A registered sex offender is facing charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl.

Police Looking For Additional Vehicle In Connection To Deadly East Charlotte Accident

Police are investigating an accident in east Charlotte that left one person dead and another injured Friday afternoon.

Suspect Wanted For Breaking Into Cornelius Music Store, Stealing Thousands Worth Of Equipment

Police need help identifying a man they say broke into a local music store, and stole roughly $5,000 worth of electronics and equipment.

Authorities Charge 5 Suspects After Busting Drug Trafficking Ring In Lancaster County

Authorities from several local and federal agencies arrested five suspects Friday morning on more than 35 warrants, including over a dozen drug trafficking charges.

Independence Names McGuinness Head Coach, Jeffries General Manager

On Friday, the Charlotte Independence professional soccer team announced two club management changes in Jim McGuinness’ appointment as the team’s Head Coach and Mike Jeffries’ promotion from Head Coach to General Manager.

USDA Offers Food Safety Tips For Areas Affected By Winter Storm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by a severe winter storm moving through the southern U.S.

CMPD AC&C Offers Pet Safety Tips Before Winter Weather Strikes

As a winter storm approaches the area, CMPD Animal Care & Control has released some helpful tips for keeping your pet safe, dry and warm.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

Governor Cooper today declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties as North Carolina prepares for a major winter storm expected to hit the state starting Saturday.

Matthews Police Investigating Circle K Armed Robbery, Seeking Witnesses

Police in Matthews, N.C., are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store early Friday morning.

CMPD Makes Third Arrest In University City Murder

A third suspect has been charged with the murder of 21-year-old Javon Daniel Alim Sherwood who was shot and killed at an apartment complex in the University area.

Gano To Sit Sunday With Sore Knee, Panthers Sign Kicker Catanzaro

With Graham Gano out for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns, the Carolina Panthers have signed kicker Chandler Catanzaro, according to an announcement by the team on Friday.