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Developer Withdraws Elizabeth Neighborhood Rezoning Petition

A plan to build more apartments in the Elizabeth neighborhood won't happen. That's good news for some popular hangout spots in the area.

CFD Collecting Cleaning Supplies for SC Flood Victims

The Charlotte Fire Department is collecting cleaning supplies that will then be donated to flood victims. Fire officials say residents in the hardest hit areas still need help cleaning up.

Fire Destroys Veterans Facility Memorial

A fire destroys a World War I memorial wall, a trailer and wheelchairs at a local veterans facility.

New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Cause Controversy

New guidelines by the American Cancer Society could mean major changes to when women get mammograms.

New Crescent Communities Development Approved on Providence Road

More homes, restaurants and retail will be coming to Providence Road just south of I-485. City Council approved the multi use development by crescent communities Monday night.

Five Suspected Bloods Plead Guilty in Relation to Lake Wylie Couple's Murder

New details emerged Tuesday in the case of the Lake Wylie couple's murder in October 2014.

SWAT Team Called To Apartment In South Charlotte

SWAT Team arrived at a Charlotte apartment complex after a call about an assault with a deadly weapon.

Police: Man Wanted For Armed Robbery

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are searching for a man who is wanted for Armed Robbery.

World Champion Runner Visits Mecklenburg County School to Encourage Students to Make Healthy Choices

Local SUBWAY® restaurants in Charlotte and surrounding areas are encouraging kids to eat right and get active this October by tracking their healthy habits during the annual two-week “Fit for Life” Challenge.

A Lot of Mumbo Jumbo: One Parent Describes Candidates on Busing

He says the at-large CMS school board candidates aren't clear about whether they support busing. He wants a clear cut yes or no from the people who want his vote. WCCB Charlotte worked to get that for him.

East Sugar Creek Road Closing for 3 Years

A busy road in NoDa is expected to close any time now, and stay closed for the next three years.

Student Arrested After Posting Threats On Social Media

Oscar Gutierrez and Jesus Nunez are both students at East Rowan High School where they say a recent threat by a student wasn't funny.

Mallard Creek Prepares for Annual Barbecue

The tradition continues on Thursday, with the 86th Annual Mallard Creek Barbecue where politicians will meet and greet voters.

Donald Trump Visits South Carolina

Donald Trump told thousands of supporters in Anderson that his campaign won't sell itself to the highest bidder.

Feds Tracking Hundreds of Stolen Guns in the Carolinas

WCCB Charlotte has learned the number of firearms stolen from gun shops in the Carolinas has gone up by the hundreds over the past two years.

One Dead In South Charlotte Wreck

Police are investigating a deadly accident in south Charlotte.

Police: East Charlotte Shooting Sends One Person to Hospital

One person was transported to Carolinas Medical Center after being shot in the leg Sunday night in East Charlotte.

Man treated in a hospital grabs officer's gun, kills him

Authorities say a suspect in a domestic incident who was being treated at a Minnesota hospital grabbed a gun from a sheriff's deputy and killed the officer.