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Former Penguin Drive-In Purchased By Charlotte Chef

Charlotte landmark Penguin Drive-In is in the care of new owners 'Scratch properties, LLC'.

Patient, Two Staff Members Decontaminated After HAZMAT Situation At Local Hospital

Crews have cleared the scene of a HAZMAT situation at a local hospital.

UPDATE: Sixth Graders Could Face Sex Offender Status Due to Sexting

One sexual video has left sixth graders, 11-years-old, facing felony child pornography charges and the possibility of registering as sex offenders.

Dorian Harper Accepts Plea Deal in Union County Child Abuse Case

Tonight, we're seeing evidence released after a Union County man pled guilty to several counts of child abuse.

Police: No Link Between Accused Killer Robert Durst And Missing Charlotte Teen

Police in Oakland, California say there is no link to Durst and missing Charlottean Kristen Modafferi.

Vote On Unused I-485 Lane Pushed to April

A regional transportation planning group pushed Wednesday's scheduled vote back to April 7, saying too many voting members were absent.

Greg Hardy Signs One-Year Deal With Cowboys

Hardy and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it official Wednesday, putting ink to paper on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $13.1 million.

Campus Police Ask for Help to Find Missing UNC Charlotte Student

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is asking for the public's help to find a missing student.

NFL Files Lawsuit Against Mecklenburg County DA For Access To Evidence In Greg Hardy Case

The NFL has filed a lawsuit against District Attorney Andrew Murray for access to files and evidence in the Greg Hardy domestic violence case.

Smoking In Public Parks Now Prohibited

A Mecklenburg Board of Health rule is now in effect prohibiting smoking in all government-owned buildings in Mecklenburg County.

NCDMV Changes Inspection Rules

The NCDMV has announced that they will change the requirements for emissions checking on Wednesday, April 1st.

Local Basketball Team Denied Chance to Play in NYC Tourney

Girls on the nationally ranked Myers Park High School basketball team say they're disappointed they can't play in a national championship tournament next month.

Rule 24 Hearing Set for Mirjana Puhar Murder Suspect

The man charged with murdering an America's Next Top Model contestant in Charlotte will learn next month whether he will face the death penalty if he's convicted.

Jury Seated in Dorian Harper Child Abuse Trial

Opening statements are set for Wednesday morning in the trial of a Union County man accused of shackling an 11-year-old boy to his front porch with a dead chicken tied around his neck.

Charlotte Faces Biggest Budget Shortfall Since Recession

Charlotte is facing its biggest budget shortfall since the recession: more than $15 million dollars.

Family Responds After Witnesses say Veteran Did Not Shoot at Police First

New details are emerging after Gaston County Police Officers shot and killed a Navy Veteran battling PTSD.

iZombie Contest Entries | PHOTOS

Take a look at the entries for the iZombie Series Premiere Contest on WCCB. Be sure to watch iZombie Tuesday night's at 9pm on WCCB, Charlotte's CW.

CW Street Team's iZombie Makeover | PHOTOS

Check out these pictures of Charlotte's CW Street Team getting prepared to be zombies for the premiere of iZombie. Be sure to watch iZombie tonight and every Tuesday night at 9pm on WCCB, Charlotte's CW.