Defense Says Vurnel Smith, Jr. Went Into 'Blackout,' Doesn't Remember Double Murder
The man accused of kidnapping and assaulting his wife and then murdering her parents faced a judge Wednesday morning.
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Opioid Epidemic Adding to Costs for Local Counties
A deadly drug that knows no boundaries. The opioid epidemic is costing the country billions of dollars, affecting millions of households. It's also having an increased impact on first responders and budgets right here in the Charlotte area.
Police Searching For 4 Suspects After Armed West Charlotte Carjacking
Police are looking for four suspects after a man was robbed at gunpoint and then had his car stolen in west Charlotte.
Homeowner Charged In South Charlotte Shooting
A south Charlotte homeowner is being charged after police say he shot a man twice Wednesday morning.
Suspects Wanted For Breaking Into Multiple Rowan County Stores
Deputies are looking for two men caught on camera while breaking into several local businesses.
DHHS Issues Fish Consumption Advisory for Hybrid Striped Bass in Lake Norman
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has issued a fish consumption advisory for Lake Norman in Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg counties.
Suspects Wanted After Shootout In Grocery Store Parking Lot
Police are looking for the suspects who got into a shootout outside an east Charlotte Food Lion Wednesday morning.
Parents Face Multiple Charges After 2-Year-Old Tests Positive For Methamphetamine
A toddler that was removed from a home Monday and placed in protective custody has tested positive for methamphetamine.
CMPD Arrests Woman For Charlotte's 48th Homicide
Police say the victim in an East Charlotte shooting has died. Neighbors thought someone was setting off fireworks. Instead it's Charlotte's 48th homicide of the year.
Panther's Training Camp: Cam's Shoulder, McCaffrey's Hype, and Olsen's Record
The Carolina Panthers were back on the practice field Tuesday and there was plenty to talk about. Β WCCB's Kelli Bartik reports.
CMPD Arrests Two Suspects For Breaking Into Vehicles In Coventry Woods Neighborhood
Police say they arrested an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old for their involvement in stealing property from vehicles in the Coventry Woods neighborhood.
Police Still Searching For Couple Wanted For Armed Robbery
Police are still searching for Darius and Jessica Williams, who they say robbed a victim at the Anson at the Lake apartment complex in June.Β
Panthers Sign Cornerback Devonte Johnson
The Carolina Panthers have signed cornerback Devonte Johnson.Β
Vote for Funding MLS Stadium Happening Today
A decision on funding for a stadium to attract a major league soccer stadium is happening today.
Missing 20-Year-Old Charlotte Woman Found
Police have located Jasmine Heath, who went missing on Tuesday.
Suspect in Charlotte Double Murder in Custody after Five Day Manhunt
The man accused in a double murder is in the Mecklenburg County Jail. WCCB Charlotte's camera -- there as officers led Vurnel Smith Jr. out of police headquarters in handcuffs Tuesday night.
Neighbors Say Spree of Break-Ins in Northwest Charlotte Has Them on Edge
Drilling though doors and breaking into homes while families are asleep at night and a spree of car break-ins. People in northwest Charlotte say they've been terrorized the past several weeks.
PGA Parking & Traffic Alerts
The PGA Championship has worldwide appeal, and it's expected to bring more than 200,000 fans to Quail Hollow Club.
Communities And Law Enforcement Come Together For National Night Out
National Night Out (NNO) has been bringing together local communities and the men and women who police them for 25 years now.
