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Panthers Sign WR Jarius Wright

The Carolina Panthers have signed free agent wide receiver Jarius Wright to a three-year contract. Wright previously played six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

Dog Injures 7 Students After Getting Inside South Charlotte Elementary School

Officials say a dog got inside a south Charlotte elementary school and injured seven students.

SLED: York County Deputy Justified In Deadly Shooting

Officials with SLED say the deputy involved in a fatal shooting in York County in December 2017 was justified.

Carowinds Introduces A Completely Reimagined Kids' Area At The New Camp Snoopy

Carowinds has transformed its kids’ area into the new Camp Snoopy, featuring five new junior rides like Pig Pen’s Mud Buggies and a soaring Camp Bus, and an 8,000-square-foot climb and play area with plenty of shade.

Man Saves Stranger From Jumping Off Bridge

Strong instincts and a split second decision helped save a man's life in Matthews. The guy who sprang into action talked with WCCB Charlotte's Morgan Fogarty about what made him stop for a stranger on a bridge.

Rezoning Approved for Affordable Housing Plan Near Mountain Island Lake

Charlotte City Council gave the go ahead Monday night on a controversial rezoning project near Mountain Island Lake. A developer wants to build nearly 100 affordable housing units, but there’s a catch.

President Trump Calling For Tougher Penalties For Drug Dealers, Including the Death Penalty

The President's plan focuses on law enforcement, prevention and education. It also includes stiffer penalties for high-intensity drug traffickers, seeking the death penalty for some drug dealers. A move that's stirring up controversy.

Spanish Program Owner Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Child

The owner of a program that teaches children Spanish is accused of sexually assaulting a little girl in Dilworth.

Officials: The Driver Gunned It And Ended Up Parked In The Living Room

Crews are still trying to determine what caused a driver to crash into an east Charlotte apartment Monday night.

Two Arrested After Iredell County Deputies Seize Over $800K Worth Of Crystal Meth

Two suspects are in custody on felony drug charges after a joint law enforcement operation Friday.

Couple Wanted After A Man Was Shot In The Leg Over The Weekend In Burke County

Couple wanted after shooting a victim at his home during an argument Saturday afternoon.

Former Johnson C. Smith University Employee Accused Of Raping Teen On Campus 20 Years Ago Turns Himself In

A man accused of raping a woman nearly 20 years ago while working at Johnson C. Smith University turned himself in Monday morning.

Tar Heels Look To Future Without Mainstays Berry, Pinson

Joel Berry II and Theo Pinson led the way as North Carolina won Atlantic Coast Conference titles, reached two Final Fours and claimed a national championship.

Report Slams CMS as Most Segregated School District in State

A new report is slamming Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools as the most segregated in the state.

Group Wants Three Changes With Mecklenburg County Sheriff

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff election begins next months, and Saturday several groups discussed three issues about the current sheriff's policies.

Knicks End Nine-Game Slide With Win Over Hornets

Dwayne Bacon led the Hornets with 15 points, and Dwight Howard finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds.

Panthers Nullify Bashaud Breeland's Contract Due To Failed Physical

The Carolina Panthers have nullified the three-year, $24 million deal offered to free-agent cornerback Bashaud Breeland due to a failed physical caused by a non-football injury, according to the team.