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Local Church Seeks Racial Healing

Thursday, members of the Nations Ford Community Church gathered to discuss ways to begin open dialogue about deep-seeded racial issues across the country, and right here in our community.

CMS Cannot Pay 539 Teacher Assistants

The General Assembly has yet to adopt a budget for 2015-16, leaving people's livelihoods on the line, and school districts across the state without funding for many positions.

Charlotte Water Safe To Drink After Chemicals Found In System

Charlotte water is now safe to drink after a quarterly test found an elevated level of a chemical in the water system.

Panthers Arrive In Buffalo For First Preseason Game

Newton said earlier this week that it doesn't matter if it's the Super Bowl or a pre-season road game, the goal remains the same for the Panthers.

Officer Wes Kerrick: I Thought I Was Going to Die

Officer Wes Kerrick took the stand in his own defense Thursday, describing why he shot an unarmed Jonathan Ferrell ten times.

Confederate Memorial Vandalized Overnight In Albemarle

Police are investigating a Confederate Soldier's Memorial at the corner of Main and Depot Street that was spray painted with graffiti overnight.

Police Searching For Missing Female

Police are asking for assistance in locating a woman who has been missing since Tuesday evening.

Parents Concerned 'Super Street' Will Disrupt School Traffic

This week, the NC DOT Started work on what they're calling a "super street". The project will extend the pavement at the intersection of Matthews-Township Parkway and Matthews-Mint Hill Road.

Residents Want West Charlotte Club Shut Down

Violence in a west Charlotte community is being linked to a nearby club. Now, neighbors want that club shut down.

Storms Knock Tree Into Home

The tree cut straight through the home on Mason Drive, splitting the house right down the middle.

Training Camp Wraps Up As Panthers Prep for First Pre-Season Game

WCCB Charlotte's Jeff Zell spent the day at training camp and details what position is a key focus for Friday's game.

Kerrick Trial: Incident Between Kerrick Supporter, Activist Outside Courthouse

WCCB Charlotte's Terrance bates continues our Trial Team coverage with details on an incident that happened outside the courthouse.

Kerrick Trial: CMPD Officer Testifies Use of Taser and Lethal Force

Strong testimony for the defense came from a CMPD officer who worked alongside Officer Kerrick. He testified both were counseled on using a taser and lethal force back in 2012.

Kerrick Trial: Did Ofc. Kerrick Receive Conflicting Use of Force Training Techniques

Jurors are now taking into account two training techniques when deciding if Officer Wes Kerrick recklessly shot an unarmed Jonathan Ferrell ten times.

Video: Kerrick's Post-Incident Interview

Watch the full video of the post-incident interview with CMPD Officer Randall Wes Kerrick after the fatal shooting of Jonathan Ferrell.

Charlotte To Host Inaugural Purple Heart Dinner

The Greater Charlotte Purple Heart Committee says they will honor Purple Heart recipients at a dinner on Saturday.

CMS Short Teachers As School Approaches

Less than two weeks from the start of school for CMS and still no education budget from the North Carolina General Assembly.

Kerrick Trial: Prosecution Rests Its Case

The state saved what could have been it's biggest witness for last. As the defense moves forward with its testimony Wednesday, WCCB Charlotte's Amy Cowman looks back at the prosecution's case.