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Panther Fans Ready For Football Season

Carolina Panthers football is officially back. Friday was not only the first practice of training camp, but also a big party to kick off the season.

Cherryville Residents Under Mandatory Water Restrictions

Residents in Cherryville are now under mandatory water restrictions.

Suspicious Device Found At CMC Main *UPDATE

CMC officials say that the suspicious device was an electronic EpiPen, with a low battery, that was in a small black container.

Judge Will Allow Cameras In Courtroom For Wes Kerrick Trial

Judge Ervin ruled this morning that he will allow cameras to be inside the courtroom during the Wes Kerrick trial, but has other restrictions in place.

Murder-Suicide Investigation In Gaston County

Cherryville Police have identified the two men involved in an early morning murder-suicide.

Police Department Moves Offices After Disagreement With Sheriff's Office

A dispute between the police department and sheriff's office in one local town has officers moving.

Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

A disappointing day in court for the family of a Charlotte murder victim. The suspected killer rejected a plea deal, and pleaded not guilty.

Ron Rivera Mourns The Loss Of His Brother

Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera's 56-year-old brother Mickey Rivera passed away on Tuesday, after a two-year fight with pancreatic cancer.

Panthers Report To Training Camp

The 2015 pre-season is finally underway. The Panthers have reported for training camp down in Spartanburg.

CMPD Engages Community As Kerrick Trial Gets Underway

Opening statements are set for Monday in the trial of CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick. WCCB Charlotte anchor Morgan Fogarty has a look at how police have prepared for the trial.

Will The Kerrick Trial Play Out On Camera?

With the jurors off for the weekend, Judge Ervin heard arguments again Thursday from the media, asking for cameras to be allowed inside the courtroom.

UPDATE: Police Identify Dismembered Body as Missing Husband

Six days after the gruesome discovery of a dismembered body inside a barrel in Union County, police have arrested a murder suspect.

Charlotte FOP Seeking Donations for Officer Wes Kerrick

The Charlotte Fraternal Order of Police is now asking for contributions to help support CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick and his family.

Upcoming Events Leading up to Charlotte Pride 2015

The two-day festival is the largest LGBTQ festival between Atlanta and Washington D.C. The celebration is located on S. Tryon Street and begins on August 15th going through the following day.

Eastway Bridge To Reopen In September

The bridge on Eastway Drive will reopen in September, according to an official at the Charlotte Department of Transportation.

Where the Panthers Stand Going into Training Camp

The back to back NFC South Division Champs look to make it a three-peat, but there will be several roster spots up for grabs that will be determined in training camp.

Up To Five Suspects Sought In Gaston County Shooting Investigation

Gaston County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning on Stanley Lucia Road near Mount Holly.

Police: Mother Says She Buried Newborn to Hide Pregnancy

Police have arrested a Rock Hill mother after they say she admitted to burying her newborn in her back yard.

David Gettleman: Countdown To Training Camp

In an exclusive interview, Panthers GM Dave Gettleman says last years run to the playoffs, fueled by seven rookie starters and their veteran mentors, was not a mirage.