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Charlotte Turns 250! | PHOTOS

Check out the photos of our Queen City's 250th birthday party.

A M King Employees Stuff Their Truck For The WCCB/Salvation Army Angel Tree

A M King was definitely in the holiday spirit on Monday as their employees came together to load hundreds of dollars of toys onto the Salvation Army truck headed back for the Salvation Army Angel Tree.

Charlotte City Council Delays Hearing Report on Moving to 4-year Terms

Charlotte City Council decided Monday night to wait until next year to talk about moving to four-year terms. There's a growing debate over the proposal and whether voters will have a say.

BBB: Hackers Use Fake Coupons & Shipping Information To Steal

The Better Business Bureau of Charlotte is warning of online shopping scams.

Police Called To South Charlotte Church Dozens Of Times For Noise Complaints

Church leaders say they're not going to rent the space anymore, but neighbors are skeptical. It's an update to a story WCCB first reported in October.

Suspect In Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Faces Multiple Charges

A man was arrested Monday morning after he reportedly led authorities on a multi-county pursuit that ended in a vehicle crash.

Phone Call About Possible Violence Prompts Lockdown At Dowd YMCA

The Dowd YMCA was on lockdown for about one hour Monday afternoon after officials at the facility say someone made an anonymous phone call about possible violence related to a domestic dispute.

Governor Cooper Appoints New State Elections Board Chairman Following Previous Chairman's Resignation

North Carolina's governor has named a new state elections board chairman tasked with leading an investigation into alleged absentee ballot fraud and irregularities in a very close congressional race.

Matthews Man Who Tried To Purchase Radioactive Material To Kill His Roommate Pleads Guilty

A Matthews man is accused of hiring a hitman and buying a 'radioactive substance' to poison his roommate, according to federal officials.

Two Arrested After Alleged Robbery And Assault Of Gaston County Man

Authorities have arrested two men accused of assaulting and robbing a Stanley, NC man on Saturday, November 17.

Rockers Hootie & The Blowfish Return With New Album, Tour

Twenty-five years after “Cracked Rear View” launched their careers, Grammy-winning rock band Hootie & the Blowfish will release a new album and launch an official tour next year after a decade-long break.

Panthers Make Changes To Coaching Staff

The Carolina Panthers have relieved defensive line coach Brady Hoke and assistant secondary/cornerbacks coach Jeff Imamura of their duties, the team announced today.

Queen Coming To The Spectrum Center

Queen + Adam Lambert will be coming to Charlotte's Spectrum Center on Friday, August 23rd.

Honeywell Moving Headquarters, 750 Jobs To Charlotte

Industrial conglomerate Honeywell International Inc. is moving its headquarters and 750 jobs from New Jersey to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Anthony Davis Powers Pelicans Past Hornets 119-109

Frank Kaminsky led the Hornets with a season-high 19 points but the Hornets fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 119-109 in Charlotte Sunday night.

Swearing-In Ceremony for Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff-Elect Garry McFadden Delayed

The swearing-in ceremony for Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff-Elect Garry McFadden has been delayed. He's now set to take the Oath of Office after the County Commissioner Meeting on Tuesday.

Newton Throws Four Interceptions, Panthers Fall To Bucs 24-17

Cam Newton completed 28 of 41 passes for 300 yards and two touchdowns but also threw four interceptions, as the Panthers lost 24-17 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

No. 2 Clemson Clobbers Pitt 42-10 For Fourth Straight ACC Title

Travis Etienne ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns, Trevor Lawrence threw two short scoring passes to Tee Higgins and No. 2 Clemson beat Pitt 42-10 on Saturday night on a rainy night to become the first team to win four straight Atlantic Coast Conference championship games.