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The Watch with Will Kennedy: Charlotte Auto Thefts Spike

Car thefts go up as the temperatures drop. But CMPD says those numbers are really spiking this year.

The Queen City Fair Lights Up Charlotte

WCCB's Jacinda Garabito got to visit the Queen City Fair at the Metrolina Expo Center.

Police: One Person Shot In West Charlotte

Police are investigating a shooting in West Charlotte.

Police Searching For Armed Robbery Suspects

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects responsible for an armed robbery in Charlotte.

Wells Fargo Lays Off 127 People In Fort Mill

Wells Fargo has announced that they will be making staffing changes in Fort Mill as result of continuing market changes.

Local Church Kicks Out Boy Scouts, Releases Statement

UPDATE: Westminster Presbyterian Church has released a statement about their decision to cut ties with a Boy Scout Troop.

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.