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Kerrick Jury Questionnaire To Be Made Public

For the first time in state history, the personal answers to the jury questionnaire will be made public. As WCCB Charlotte's Amy Cowman reports, the judge made some changes to what's being asked.

Jonathan Ferrell's Mother Speaks Out Ahead Of Kerrick Trial

Jonathan Ferrell's family is in Charlotte for Officer Kerrick's trial. Ferrell's mother Georgia says her son was an all-American kid who was taken too soon.

Residents Ramp Up Efforts To Fight Proposed Casino in Cleveland County

Gambling addiction, poverty, drugs and crime. The list of cons goes on and on for residents trying to fight plans for a multimillion-dollar casino in Cleveland County.

Juror Questionnaire Given to Possible Jurors in Wes Kerrick Trial

Questionnaire given to potential jurors in the Wes Kerrick trial.

Charlotte Water Recommends Voluntary Water Conservation

Charlotte Water has announced voluntary water conservation recommendations following the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (DMAG)’s escalation to Drought Stage 1.

Water Restrictions in Concord and Kannapolis

CONCORD, N.C. -- Due to above-average temperatures and dry weather, the cities of Concord and Kannapolis announced that consumers should now follow level 1 water restrictions. Restrictions for the following are permitted, but users are encouraged to limit: The filling,…

Suspect Charged In Monroe Homicide

Police have now charged Jadis Cole, 18, of Marshville with the July 11th shooting death of Carroll Griffin of Monroe.

Protests Planned Ahead of Kerrick Trial Monday

Jury selection starts Monday morning in the much anticipated criminal trial of CMPD officer Randall "Wes" Kerrick.

Streetcar Crash Raising New Safety Concerns

There's still no word from CATS on what caused a streetcar to crash with an SUV, sending two people to the hospital.

Officials: Church Fire Possibly Caused by Lightning

Multiple fire crews responded to a large church fire in Taylorsville Saturday afternoon.

Two Injured in Accident Involving Streetcar

Two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after an accident involving a streetcar near Uptown Charlotte Saturday morning.

Rare Corpse Flower Draws Crowds to UNC Charlotte

There's something stinky in the air on the UNC Charlotte campus, and it's drawing tons of visitors.

Father Of Fallen Marine: A Great Loss For Our Country

Pictures and accounts from family tell a lot about Staff Sgt. David Wyatt, a Marine from Burke County who was killed in the Chattanooga shootings.

Man Used Wife's Gun In Triple Murder-Suicide

The Sheriff's Office says the shooter couldn't have a gun because he was a convicted felon, so he used one owned by his wife.

Second Harvest Food Bank Receives $5,000 Donation

Hundreds of local families will be bringing home a healthy meal thanks to a large donation to Second Harvest Food Bank.

Deputies Fired For Damaging Suspect's Car

Two deputies in Chesterfield County are out of jobs, accused of damaging a suspect's car on purpose.

Inside The Wes Kerrick Case

Kerrick's attorneys wanted to move the case out of Mecklenburg County, but the judge denied their request twice. WCCB Charlotte anchor Morgan Fogarty shows us what led to this point.