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CLT Airport Sees Record Number Of Travelers In 2017

Charlotte Douglas International Airport served nearly 46 million travelers in 2017, setting an all-time high passenger record.

CMPD: Monday's Alleged East Charlotte Kidnapping Was Not A Kidnapping

CMPD now says the kidnapping of a 7-year-old girl in east Charlotte Monday following a dispute was not actually a kidnapping.

Struggling Hornets Fire General Manager Amid 24-33 Season

The struggling Hornets have shaken up their front office, firing general manager Rich Cho on Tuesday.

N.C. 49 North Temporarily Closed In Cabarrus County

Emergency crews have temporarily closed N.C. 49 North at Cold Springs Road after an earlier accident involving a tractor trailer spilled up to 100 gallons of fuel.

Hornets and City Prepare for 2019 NBA All-Star Game

This time next year the biggest names in the NBA will lace up in the Queen City. The 2019 All-Star Game is expected to bring a big boost to Charlotte's economy.

EXCLUSIVE: Local Veterans Say VA Failing To Serve

Some potential growing pains causing problems at the New VA Health Care Center.

Family, Friends Hold Vigil Marking One Year Since An E. Meck HS Senior Was Gunned Down

Family and friends of an East Mecklenburg High School senior gunned down a year ago are seeking justice.

Mecklenburg Representative Is Drafting A Bill To Raise The Age Of When You Can Purchase A Rifle

You already have to be 21 to buy a handgun in North Carolina. Representative Moore tells WCCB he wants the same for rifles, and wants it to be a capitol offense to use a rifle in a hate crime.

SCHP Investigating Deadly York County Accident

Troopers are investigating an accident that left one person dead and two injured Monday afternoon.

Electrical Panel Sparks 2-Alarm Warehouse Fire In Southwest Charlotte

Officials with the Charlotte Fire Department say an electrical panel sparked a two-alarm fire Monday night in southwest Charlotte.

"Operation Spring Sweep" Leads To Multiple Drug Related Arrests And Charges

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office conducted "Operation Spring Sweep" Monday morning, which led to the arrest of multiple suspects on various drug related charges.

Burke County Student Arrested After Threatening To "Shoot Up The School"

A 17-year-old Patton High School student is facing charges after deputies say she threatened to "shoot up the school."

CMPD Charges Juvenile After Student Reports Receiving Threatening Messages

A 14-year-old is facing charges after a student at Druid Hills Elementary reported him for sending threatening text messages.

China Grove Man Accused Of Participating In An International Drug Smuggling Operation

A 29-year-old man was arrested Friday after officials with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, Department of Homeland Security, and USPS say he was bringing cocaine into the United States from a foreign country.