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Investigation Underway After Death of Fort Mill Soldier

The department of defense confirms that a soldier from Fort Mill died Monday from a non-combat-related incident.

Duke Energy Agrees to Remove Water from Charlotte-area Coal Ash Ponds

Neighbors living near Duke Energy coal ash ponds are welcoming an agreement intended to speed up coal ash clean-up. Duke says it will remove water from coal ash ponds to prevent seeping.

New Bridge Expected To Alleviate Traffic Issues At Concord Mills Mall

Concord Mills is the largest shopping and entertainment destination in the Carolinas. The DOT says this road averaged 42,000 vehicles a day in 2016. Getting into the mall can be a hassle, but the new bridge should make it a lot easier.

UPDATE: Adoptive Parents to Face Charges In Parsons' Death & Disappearance

Autopsy Results Released Tuesday

Judges: North Carolina Must Redo Map Skewed By Partisanship

Federal judges ruled Tuesday that North Carolina’s congressional district map drawn by legislative Republicans is illegally gerrymandered because of excessive partisanship that gave the GOP a rock-solid advantage for most seats and must quickly be redone.

Flu Outbreak Forces Temporary Closure At Carmel Christian School

Carmel Christian School says they will temporarily close due to a recent flu outbreak.

Third Suspect Wanted In Gastonia Murder Case Arrested In NE Charlotte

All three suspects wanted in connection to the December murder of 28-year-old Miguel Angel Valle Romero are now in custody.

Police Investigating Teen Shot In Rock Hill

A teen is recovering this evening after being shot Tuesday afternoon.

Hornets President Among 15 To Be Enshrined Into North Carolina Sports Hall

The N.C. Sports Hall of Fame says the 2018 class of inductees has 15 new members who will be enshrined in May.

Shooting In West Charlotte Leaves One Person Injured

CMPD is investigating after several people fired shots at a man Tuesday afternoon on Nobles Avenue.

Charlotte Independence Extends Novant Health Partnership

Queen City Soccer Club LLC announced today that Novant Health has re-signed as presenting sponsor of the Charlotte Independence through the 2020 season.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Outer Loop Of I-485 In Mint Hill Closed Due To Brush Fire

The outer loop of I-485 in Mint Hill has been shut down due to a large brush fire.

Panthers Fire Offensive Coordinator Mike Shula And Quarterbacks Coach Ken Dorsey

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula and quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey have been relieved of their duties, the team announced Tuesday.

TSA Stops Man with Gun at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

T.S.A. officers prevented an Indiana man from bringing a loaded handgun on board a plane at a Charlotte Douglas International Airport checkpoint.

Alcohol Plays Role in Deadly Overnight Crash

Officers are investigating a deadly overnight crash at Atando Avenue, where alcohol appears to have been a factor.

Leaders Rethinking Controversial Satellite College Campus in Waxhaw

WCCB Charlotte has learned leaders are rethinking plans for a controversial satellite college campus in Waxhaw. Neighbors have been fighting the proposed campus that would be built on land they say was supposed to be for a park.

Charlotte Braces For Panthers Next Move

Questions now loom over ownership and if the team will stay in Charlotte.

Residents in Elizabeth Say Noise From the Construction on Hawthorne Lane Bridge Is Becoming a Nuisance

Progress tonight on demolition of the Hawthorne Lane Bridge in East Charlotte. All of the girders over inbound Independence are gone. Residents say noise from the construction is becoming a nuisance.