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Breakdown of Events Leading to Patrick Cannon's Arrest

WCCB takes an in-depth look at the four year investigation leading to the arrest of ex-Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon.

Seattle Raises Minimum Wage to 15 Dollars Per Hour

The plan goes into effect next April. It will phase in over three to seven years depending on the size of the business.

Cannon Plea Deal Brings New Allegations

An agreement signed May 8th, and kept secret until now, includes a new bribery allegation.

Charlotte City Leaders React to Cannon's Plea Deal

On Monday, some Charlotte city leaders spoke to WCCB about Cannon's plea deal.

Ambulance Involved in Crash in Gaston County

Five people were transported to CaroMont Regional Medical Center after an ambulance collided with a car in Gaston County

Two Statesville Men Arrested After Shooting at Two People, One 13

Dysheem Hart, 20 and Rayshawn Ivory, 18 were arrested after shooting at two people, one 13, just after 8:30 p.m. Sunday.

Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon To Plead Guilty To Corruption Charge

WCCB has confirmed that former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon will plead guilty to a corruption charge this week.

Teen Killed In Union County After Her Jeep Overturned

Samantha Windham, 17, was killed on Poplin Road when her 1992 Jeep overturned around 10 p.m. Sunday.

Rock Hill Man Arrested After Hitting A Park Grocery Worker In The Head With A Baseball Bat

Brandy Harris, 32, was charged with attempted murder after hitting a Park Grocery worker in the head with a baseball bat at 10 p.m. Friday

Students Caught Off Guard by Summer Tuition Hike at Winthrop

Some Winthrop University students say they were caught of guard by a sudden tuition hike.

CMPD Animal Care and Control Mega Adoption Event

CMPD Animal Care and Control had a notable turn out in their "Sliding Into Home Mega-Adoption Event," Saturday.

Mother Charged in Accident that Killed 4-Month-Old Girl

Tonight, a second arrest in the crash that killed a four-month-old child in North Charlotte.

Kannapolis Teen Found

A 19-year-old Kannapolis teen is back at home safe and sound after disappearing on Thursday.

Cheraw Teen Dies After Attempting To Cross The Road On A Four Wheeler

A 14 year old boy died after attempting to cross McMillan Road in a four wheeler around 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Mother of Infant Who Died In Old Statesville Road Crash Charged

The mother of the infant who died in a car crash on Old Statesville Road Tuesday, 18 year old Kayla Davis, is charged with felony child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

School Resource Officer Facing DWI, Child Abuse Charges

A CMS resource officer is charged with DWI and misdemeanor child abuse. Some parents say the charges set a bad example for the students he works with everyday.