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Women Rock For Women's Rights event happening this weekend

Women Rock For Women's Rights is happening in Charlotte this weekend. The event is all about empowering and encouraging women.

Several Charlotte businesses shutdown in recent weeks

A city known for it's restaurants, bars, and breweries has seen several close or closing within the last month. That includes Essex and The Bella Ciao in Uptown, Mattie's Diner in Plaza Midwood, and in South End, Resident Culture, Red Clay Ciderworks, and Mazi.

Gaston County Mugshots August 6th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Wednesday August 6th.

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Volunteer CMS football coach charged with indecent liberties with a student

A volunteer CMS middle school football coach is out of jail on bond, charged with indecent liberties with a student, according to police.

Deadly shooting investigation in north Charlotte

One person is dead after a shooting in north Charlotte early Tuesday morning, according to police.

US import taxes hit levels not seen in nearly 100 years

President Donald Trump began levying higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday, just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to create visible damage for the U.S. economy.

MCSO investigating in-custody death at detention center

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man who was in custody at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central

CMPD investigating after car collides with bike rider off Providence Road

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after someone on a bicycle was hit by a car. It happened at around 8:30 Wednesday night off Providence Road near Shallowood Lane.

SC Governor wants to limit junk food items eligible for SNAP

Restrictions could be coming to more than 580,000 people in South Carolina who receive SNAP benefits.

MLB is calling up its first woman umpire for Saturday's Marlins-Braves game

Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.

Panthers CB Jaycee Horn involved in car accident near stadium

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn was involved in a car accident near the stadium Wednesday morning, according to team officials.

Gaston County Mugshots August 5th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Tuesday, August 5th

2nd arrest in deadly shooting at north Charlotte bar

A second suspect is now in custody charged in a deadly shooting at a bar in north Charlotte back in April.

WCCB and Charlotte Post Foundation honor the 'Teacher of the Year'

Now its come full circle -- Watson is a teacher at Ranson Middle School and the founder of the S.T.A.R.S Math & English Academy which provides academic enrichment, life skills training, and mentorship to over three thousand students.