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Veterans Honor Veterans Across Area

Saturday cities across the WCCB viewing area will honor more than 171,000 veterans who live here. Groups already started celebrating Friday, giving back in many ways.

Two Shot In Salisbury Bank Robbery, Police Shoot And Kill Suspect

Some residents in Salisbury say they're afraid to let their children play outside because of all the recent crime. The latest incident was a violent bank robbery that ended with the robber killed by police.

Charlotte Air Traffic Controller Facing Charges For Possessing Pipe Bomb

The FAA says an air traffic controller who works at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport has been arrested for having a weapon of mass destruction.

5th Grader Charged For Calling In False Threat At York Intermediate School

Detectives say they were able to positively identify the caller as a 5th grade student at York Intermediate School.

Lancaster Man Arrested Following Lengthy Standoff

A Lancaster man is in custody following a standoff with authorities on Thursday.

Police: Argument Leads To East Charlotte Shooting

Police are investigating after a man was shot in the leg during an altercation in east Charlotte.

Police: Man Shot In Parking Lot Of East Charlotte McDonald's

Police are investigating after a man was shot in the parking lot of McDonald's on Albemarle Road in east Charlotte.

Second Harvest Food Bank Of Metrolina Holiday Food Drive Kick-Off | PHOTOS

WCCB Charlotte's Derek James was at the Stonecrest Harris Teeter Friday morning, as Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina kicked off their annual holiday food drive.

Salisbury Bank Robbery, Shooting And Police Chase Suspect Identified

Officials have identified the man accused of robbing a Wells Fargo bank, shooting two people and leading police on a chase.

Dr. Tony: Struggling to Sleep

Dr. Tony has some tips to help you hit the bed easier.

The 50th Annual Southern Christmas Show Is Underway

The Southern Christmas Show is celebrating its 50th year as Charlotte's largest holiday showcase.

Salisbury Bank Robbery Suspect Shoots Victim, Leads Police On Chase, Dies In Shootout

Police have not identified the bank robbery suspect or the officers involved in the shooting, but witnesses are telling their story about the terrifying moments that led up to the deadly shooting.

Threat Forces 8 Cabarrus County Schools To Dismiss Early As A Precaution

We now know the FBI is involved in the investigation in Cabarrus County, where eight schools sent kids home early as a precaution.

CMPD Steps Up Recruiting with Officer Shortage

The department says it's time to get aggressive.

Former Mecklenburg County DA Confirmed As US Attorney For The Western District Of NC

The Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Andrew Murray as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Thursday.

Rental Car Road Closing Permanently To The Public Thanksgiving Week

Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s free Cell Phone Lot will relocate adjacent to Long Term Lot 1 on Saturday, November 18.

CMS School Choice Lottery Opens Nov. 13

Parents or guardians of children who wish to participate in the School Choice program at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools must enroll them in the lottery, which opens Monday, Nov. 13. Children new to CMS must be enrolled by Dec. 1 to participate in the lottery.