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Suspect's Family Speaks After Rape and Robbery of Neighbor

A 16-year-old boy is in jail after police accused him of robbing and raping a 19-year-old neighbor at knife point.

Teen's Shooter Arrested - Updated

The mother of a 14-year-old shot while skateboarding in Grier Heights tells WCCB Charlotte her son has a long recovery ahead.

Third Sex Offender Leaves Controversial Group Home

A third sex offender has moved out of a controversial group home in east Charlotte. Neighbors on McAlpine Lane have fought for weeks to get the home shut down.

State Board of Education Grades CMS Schools

Report cards are out, and less than half of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools made an A or B under the state's new letter grade system.

Union Co. School Board Member Resigns

A Union County School Board member accused of double dipping on travel expenses has resigned.

Whole Foods Recalls Macadamia Nuts

Whole Foods has released a recall on raw macadamia nuts.

Vigil Held for Teen Shooting Victim While He Recovers from His Second Surgery

The question of why anyone would shoot a skateboarding teen is still being asked as investigators look for answers.

Flu-Related Visitor Restrictions Lifted At Charlotte Area Hospitals

Carolinas HealthCare System will lift restrictions on visitors under age 18 on Thursday morning, February 5th. Prompting the lift was a steady decline in the number of patients being seen with flu-like symptoms.

Update: Missing Elderly Man Found In Yadkinville

Police say a missing elderly man has been located in Yadkinville.

Taiwan Plane Crash | PHOTOS

Take a look at these pictures taken after the Taiwan plane crash.

Deja Vu: Ex-Mayor in Trouble Again

Patrick Cannon will go back before a federal judge to answer to an illegal voting charge. It's got people talking: since Cannon is already behind bars, is this indictment reasonable or frivolous?

Michael Johnson Indicted Again In Phylicia Barnes Murder Case

The man accused of killing Monroe teen Phylicia Barnes in Baltimore in 2010 has been indicted again.

You're Being Watched: A WCCB Special Report

A WCCB Charlotte investigation has uncovered just how helpful the cameras are for police making arrests and closing criminal cases.

Serial Thief Targeting Young Victims

Police say they're catching up with the suspect they think could be responsible for ten break-ins in two days, all at the same apartment complex.

Warrants Detail Previous Accusations Against Donnell Melton

Police have narrowed their search for a so-called survivalist accused of kidnapping his stepdaughter. Tuesday, WCCB acquired warrants for another case involving Harland "Donnell" Melton.