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Panthers Re-Sign Running Back Elijah Hood

The Carolina Panthers have signed running back Elijah Hood to a one-year contract, the team announced. Hood was slated to become an exclusive rights free agent in March.

Black History Month: Local Philanthropists

As WCCB celebrates Black History Month, we talk to philanthropists Herb and Felicia Gray about how they raise money for local charities.

Youth4Abolition human trafficking awareness event: two high schools, two school systems, two states, one cause

Youth4Abolition (Y4A) student chapter members from Olympic High School in Charlotte, N.C. and Nation Ford High School in Fort Mill, S.C. banded together to host the first annual ‘Pancakes for Freedom’ breakfast fundraiser at Good Shepherd Church in support of…

Pat McCrory Is Not Running For Congress

Former North Carolina Governor and Charlotte Mayor, Pat McCrory is not running for Congress in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District.

Family, Strangers Gather For Birthday Of Erica Parsons

Her disappearance made national headlines as witnesses described a life of torture before her murder.

15-Year-Old Boy Shot In North Charlotte; Three Teens Charged

A third teen has been charged after a 15-year-old boy was shot in north Charlotte Friday night.

CMPD Identifies One Victim In Shooting Near S. Charlotte Country Club

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified one of the victims in an overnight, south Charlotte shooting and says the second victim is a juvenile who they are currently not identifying.

Russell's 40 points Lift Nets To 117-115 Win Over Hornets

Kemba Walker had 32 points and Tony Parker chipped in 21 for Charlotte, but the Hornets lost to the Nets 117-115.

Anthony Hamilton To Hold Free Ticket Give Away At Local Walmart

Grammy award-winning singer and Charlotte native Anthony Hamilton along with Walmart, invite music fans to celebrate black history month with a free ticket giveaway to see the queen of soul's film, Amazing Grace.

Man Found Shot To Death Near NoDa Identified, Suspect In Custody

The victim has been identified and the suspect is in custody after a man was found shot to death near NoDa in Charlotte.

Man Wanted For Shooting, Kidnapping In Catawba County Turns Himself In

A man wanted for a shooting and kidnapping in Catawba County has turned himself in.

Walker, Batum Lead Hornets Past Wizards 123-110

Kemba Walker had 27 points and 11 assists in his first outing since the All-Star game, Nic Batum added 20 points -- one shy of his season high -- and Charlotte beat the Washington Wizards 123-110 Friday night.

Candidates Circle In On 9th District Race In Wake Of Possible Fraud

UNION COUNTY, NC -- President Donald Trump weighed in on possible election fraud in North Carolina's 9th district race. "I condemn all of it, and that includes North Carolina, if…

"Broken, yes. Ruined, no."--Father Of Polly Rogers Speaks Out

The UNC Charlotte sophomore tragically died after falling out of a party bus. Her father spoke to WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich.

Police Arrest Teen Accused Of Multiple Armed Robberies

CMPD has arrested the teen they say committed two armed robberies Thursday morning in east and southeast Charlotte.

CMPD: Teen Shot In North Charlotte, Possible Suspects In Custody

Police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound in north Charlotte.

Criminal Charges Possible In North Carolina's US House Fight

With a new election ordered in North Carolina’s disputed congressional race, a key question remains unanswered: Who could face criminal charges after a state elections board hearing exposed evidence of ballot fraud?