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UPDATE: Firefighters Still Fighting Massive Fire

Families were still without electricity and Rozzell's Ferry road is blocked off at certain streets beginning at Gardner.

Huntersville Residents Honor Charleston Victims

Huntersville residents gathered Wednesday night to remember the victims in the Charleston church attack with a prayer service at Independence Hill Baptist Church.

City Leaders Consider Action On Confederate Monuments

Charlotte leaders are exploring their options for all the Confederate monuments across the city.

Edwin Peacock Kicks Off Mayoral Campaign

The former City Council at-large Republican kicked off his Mayoral campaign Wednesday night during a rally at Sycamore Brewing in south Charlotte.

CMS School Bus Struck by Bullets in SW Charlotte

Police say a Charlotte-Mecklenburg school bus was hit by two bullets while transporting summer school students in Southwest Charlotte.

Charlotte Fire Crews Battling 5-Alarm Fire at Recycling Plant

Fire crews are working to extinguish a massive fire at a recycling company in the Smallwood neighborhood.

Black Bear Spotted In Mint Hill Area

Police have received multiple reports of a black bear sighting in the Mint Hill area.

Warring Opinions Over Confederate Flag in Columbia

As momentum moves to remove the Confederate Battle Flag in front of the State Capitol, two sides with warring opinions gathered on the grounds Tuesday.

The Watch With Will Kennedy: Juvenile Summer Curfew

School is out, and that means more free time for Charlotte teens. But there are limits to where and when juveniles can hang out in the city.

SC Lawmakers Vote To Allow Debate On Confederate Flag's Removal

Two sides with warring opinions: the Confederate battle flag dividing them on capitol grounds.

World Cup Champs Coach Young Athletes

While the US Women's national team battles for the 2015 Fifa World Cup, three former World Cup champs are working with future stars in Cornelius.

Duke To Remove Coal Ash At 12 Additional Locations

An up-close look at Duke Energy's efforts to clean up millions of tons of coal ash lining waste pits across the state.

Charlotte Selected to Host NBA All-Star Game in 2017

It's official: the NBA All-Star Game will return to Charlotte in 2017. The game and events surrounding All-Star weekend are expected to bring in more than $100 million to the Queen City.

Dash Cam Video Of Dylann Roof's Arrest Released

We have newly released dash cam footage showing Shelby Police officers arresting the Charleston church shooting suspect, Dylann Roof, the morning after police say he shot and killed nine people about 250 miles away.

Man Charged After Train Hits Jeep Near Thermal Road Monday Morning

Police say Justin Alexander, 20, has been charged in connection to a train versus vehicle accident that occurred yesterday morning near Thermal Road in Charlotte.

Men's Wearhouse Holds Eighth Annual National Suit Drive

Throughout the month of July, Men’s Wearhouse will be holding its eighth annual National Suit Drive (NSD) to encourage people to transform their unwanted business attire into a fresh start for millions of disadvantaged men who are trying to re-enter the workforce.