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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.

Police: Teen Charged in String of Arsons

Neighbors in one local town had been going to sleep wondering if their house would be the next target of an arsonist.

More Affordable Housing Coming to Historic Cherry Neighborhood

Long-time residents in the Historic Cherry neighborhood are celebrating after city council approved rezoning requests to allow for more affordable housing in the changing neighborhood.

Former Nurse Rejects Plea Deal In Union County Child Abuse Case

A former CMC nurse, accused of chaining an 11-year-old boy to a porch rail with a dead chicken around his neck, turns down a plea deal that would have cut his potential jail sentence in half.

Gaston County Police Involved in Deadly Shooting | UPDATE: 911 Call Released

A Gastonia man has died after being shot by officers in Gaston County. Police say the man drew a gun and opened fire on them.

Suspected Shooter Turns Himself In

Bill Mudd, Jr. is accused of shooting Michael Ray Keller several times, and leaving him for dead.

Suspected Child Predator Caught After 5-Month Manhunt

A suspected child predator with a violent past is finally in jail after a five-month search. 40-year-old Rayvon Howard faces 16 counts of various child sexual abuse charges.