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NC DOT Moving Forward With I-77 Toll Lane Project

Local officials and residents are crying foul, but NC DOT says it is moving forward with plans to let a private developer put toll lanes on I-77.

Special Report: Local Man Risks His Freedom In Fight For Medical Marijuana

A local man is risking being arrested to share his personal story about why North Carolina needs medical marijuana.

Update: Defense says Cornelius Officers Shot Teen First

A teenager's defense team is turning Cornelius Police Department's account of an officer involved shooting upside down.

50 Union Co. Firefighters Hoping To Keep Their Jobs

Nearly 50 firefighters in Union County are holding out hope they can keep their jobs. Union County Commissioners are standing behind Weddington residents who are fighting to keep their only fire department open.

Monroe Shooting Leaves One Dead

Just after midnight Saturday morning, Monroe Police received a call about a gunshot victim in the Maurice Street and Green Street area.

Inmates Treated after Transport Bus Collision on I-77

Several inmates were taken to the hospital after an inmate transport bus and a car collided on I-77 southbound at the Lasalle Street entrance ramp. The accident happened just before 8 a.m.Tuesday and closed lanes of the interstate for more than an hour.

Former Davidson Alumn Stephen Curry Receives NBA's MVP Award

From Dell's son to Davidson's darling to MVP in the NBA, Stephen Curry continues to make Charlotte proud.

The Get with Morgan Fogarty: Samantha Busch

She is the beautiful, accomplished wife of a high profile, successful NASCAR driver. Together, they seem to have it all. But one part of their life didn't go according to plan.

Rock Hill Woman Accused of Running Over Man with Car

A Rock Hill woman accused of running over a man on purpose is in jail, charged with attempted murder.

Activists Hold 'Black Lives Matter' Rally in Charlotte

Organizers of Monday's rally tell WCCB Charlotte they want to show support for all of the black men killed during police interactions.

City Manager's Budget Plan Includes Service Cuts, Tax Hike

Making up for Charlotte's $22 million budget shortfall could save some homeowners money. The city manager presented his complicated budget Monday night.

Chief Says Teen was Prepared to Ambush Officer Before Shooting

A teenager charged with shooting a Cornelius Police Officer will face a judge Tuesday.

Judge Says Rowan County Commissioners Violated Constitution With Prayer

A federal judge says the Rowan County Board of Commissioners have violated the Constitution by coercing public participation in prayers that overwhelmingly advanced beliefs specific to one religion, according to the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina.