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Doctors Study Rare Cancer Impacting Several Huntersville Residents

Concerned residents could have answers this spring or summer about a rare cancer that's impacting people in the area.

Stolen Signs Heat Up Battle Over SC Town's Incorporation

A vote to decide if a community should become a town is heating up.

Deputies Identify Two Suspects Arrested In Deadly Catawba County Robbery Attempt

A robbery gone bad left one teen dead after a shootout in Catawba County Wednesday evening.

Cabarrus County Officials Warn Cannabidoil Oil, Synthetic Cannabidoid Use May Be On The Rise In Local High Schools

Officials say students at several Cabarrus County high schools may be using Cannabidiol (CBD) oil or synthetic cannabinoids in e-cigarettes and/or vaporizers.

Large, Leaning Tree Causes Closures On Two South Charlotte Roads

A portion of Queens Road West and Norton Road in south Charlotte is closed this evening while crews work to remove a large hazardous tree.

Surveillance Pics Show Suspect Wanted For UNCC Sexual Assault

CMPD has released surveillance images of the man they say sexually assaulted at least one woman at UNC Charlotte Sunday.

Monroe High School Evacuated Following Bomb Threat

In a message to parents, Monroe High School officials said the school was evacuated Friday morning while a bomb threat was investigated.

West Iredell Student Charged With Making Threats, Having A Knife On School Grounds

A West Iredell High School student was arrested Thursday for making threats and having a knife on school property.

Trail Blazers Hold Off Hornets 109-103 In Overtime

Kemba Walker, who was named an All-Star reserve earlier in the day, scored 40 points for Charlotte. Marvin Williams, who returned after missing four games with a left ankle sprain, finished with 10 in 109-103 overtime loss to Portland.

Black History Month: Doug Rasheed

In honor of Black History month, WCCB-TV honors black history makers right here in our community.

Rising Spotlight: Storm Water Services Second Saturday Cleanup

You can help keep the community clean! Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is hosting monthly second Saturday cleanups.

More Children Are Being Placed Into Foster Care Because Of the Opioid Crisis in North Carolina

WCCB learned the opioid crisis is taking a toll on children in North Carolina. More children are being placed into foster care, because of their parents drug addictions.

Governor Calls NC Bill to Reduce K-3 Class Size "Political Shenanigans"

A Republican bill in the North Carolina General Assembly would help reduce class size for K-3 students.

Health Officials: 34 Flu Deaths In North Carolina Last Week

Health officials say there were 34 flu deaths in North Carolina last week, the fourth straight week in which the death toll has exceeded the previous week's total.

Mecklenburg County Files Lawsuit Against Opioid Manufacturers

Mecklenburg County has joined the growing list of counties to file a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers in an effort to curb the epidemic that's gripping the country.

One Person Seriously Injured In NW Charlotte Shooting

Medic says one person was seriously injured during a shooting Thursday night.

Bill Fixing North Carolina's Class-Size Challenge Loaded Up

North Carolina Republicans have offered wide-ranging legislation that fixes anticipated class-size challenges in the public schools next fall, but it's loaded with other provisions that give Democrats heartburn.