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Stanley Man Found Guilty of Child Sexual Assault

A Stanley man was sentenced after pleading guilty on felony child sexual assault charges in connection with incidents that occurred between January and December of 2016.

Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Opens To Provide Comprehensive Care For Mint Hill Community

Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center opens its doors today as a full-service 46-bed community hospital ready to serve patients in Mint Hill and surrounding communities.

Novant House Call: Keeping Young Athletes In The Game And Out Of The Doctor's Office

Novant Health stops by to talk about common sports injuries, and how to stay on the field and out of the doctor's office.

Officials Call On North Carolinians to Get Vaccinated Against the Flu

With flu season's arrival, health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging residents to protect themselves, their families and other people around them by getting vaccinated against the flu.

Police Make Arrest In Hickory Shooting

Officials say Adrian Wells has been arrested for a shooting that injured a man in Hickory.

Closing Arguments Finished In Kevin Olsen Trial

Defense attorney George Laughrun just finished his closing arguments in the Kevin Olsen trial.

Woman Dead, Several Injured After Fire Takes Over Home In Rock Hill

A woman is dead and several are injured after a fire ripped through a home in Rock Hill on Saturday.

Man Wanted In Connection To Shooting, Road Rage Incident In Southeast Charlotte

A man is wanted for causing an accident and shooting another person in the stomach in southeast Charlotte over the weekend.

Memorial Grows As Funeral Plans Announced for 6-Yr-Old Maddox Ritch

The family of six-year-old Maddox Ritch is preparing to lay the little boy to rest. Crews in Gastonia found his body in Long Creek Thursday after days of searching. Funeral plans were announced Sunday morning as the community continues to grieve.

Funeral Plans Announced For Maddox Ritch

Funeral arrangements have been made for Maddox Ritch, the six-year-old boy who went missing from a Gastonia park on September 22nd.

All American Game Of The Week: Charlotte Catholic vs Weddington

Charlotte Catholic defeated Weddington 20-0 in our All American Game of the Week.

Baby Born In Charlotte Parking Garage

A baby born in a Charlotte parking garage is healthy at home tonight.

Remembering Maddox Ritch: "Very, Very Fun And Loving Kid"

WCCB spoke exclusively to a woman who has known Maddox Ritch since the day he was born.

Acclaimed Chinese Artist Joins Franklin Graham In Charlotte To Unveil Two Billy Graham Sculptures

Respected Chinese artist Yuan Xikun, whose 48-inch bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln was gifted to former President Barack Obama by the leader of China, unveiled two sculptures of the late Billy Graham in a ceremony Friday alongside Graham's son Franklin.