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Search for missing teen underway in Iredell County

Iredell County Sheriff's Office searching for 16-year-old Navaeh Smart.

Numbers show violent crime is down but FOP still wants National Guard support

WCCB Charlotte has new data that gives a more in-depth look at crime in the Queen City as some organizations in Charlotte are asking for National Guard support to crack down on crime.

One dead in shooting near elementary school in east Charlotte

A homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting near an east Charlotte elementary school, according to CMPD.

Up 'n Adam: Birdwatching with Bonner Black

Adam Wurtzel got a live TV lesson in birdwatching from birdwatcher and musician Bonner Black.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots October 4th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Saturday, October 4th.

Panthers look to rebound at home against Dolphins

The Carolina Panthers are hoping returning home will help wipe away some of the sting from last week's 42-13 loss on the road to the New England Patriots.

Gaston County Mugshots October 4th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Saturday, October 4th.

Suspect arrested after deadly shooting in Hickory

Police arrested a man following an investigation into a shooting at a bar in Hickory on Friday night that left one person dead and another injured.

Gaston County Mugshots October 3rd

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Friday, October 3rd.

Up N’ Adam: 'paint The Pit Wall Pink' At Charlotte Motor Speedway

Up 'n Adam: 'Paint Pit Wall Pink' at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Up N' Adam stopped by Charlotte Motor Speedway to check out the 13th Annual Paint the Pit Wall Pink event.

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard out vs. Miami with calf injury, Rico Dowdle to start

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will miss Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins because of a nagging calf injury.

HopeKids North Carolina Pickleball Tournament

rab your paddle and join us for an exciting Pickleball Tournament in support of families who have a child with a life-threatening medical condition.

Gov. Stein signs criminal justice bill into law after fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska

'Iryna's Law' bars cashless bail for certain crimes and many repeat offenders, ensures more mental health evaluations, increases accountability on magistrates and seeks to restart executions in North Carolina.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | October 4th and October 5th

WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.

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UPDATE: Teen recovering from gunshot wound charged in Midtown parking deck killing

A teenager who police say is recovering from a gunshot wound has been charged with murder in the Midtown Charlotte parking deck shooting of another teen.