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Only Minor Damage Reported After Thursday Morning Tornado Warning

Minor damage was reported in southwest Charlotte during Thursday morning's tornado warning and heavy rain.

Lock Down at China Grove Elementary, Central Offices

China Grove Elementary and central offices of Rowan-Salisbury Schools went on lock down just before 8 a.m. Thursday morning, according to the school district.

Broken Pipe Causes Ceiling Collapse At Butler High School

The ceiling in a classroom at Butler High School in south Charlotte collapsed this morning around 8 a.m., according to a spokesman at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Overnight Shooting in North Charlotte Sends Victim to CMC

The search is on for the gunman who shot a man in north Charlotte overnight.

Paperwork and 911 Calls Shed Light on Hardy, Girlfriend Altercation

Nicki Holder's attorney tells WCCB the evidence will prove she was violently attacked. Hardy's 911 call tells a different story.

Real Estate Agent Raped Inside Home

A Rowan County man accused of sexually assaulting and kidnapping a real estate agent heads to court Thursday.

City Council Tweaks Budget to Fund After-School Programs

City Council tweaked a proposed budget plan Wednesday night and could give more funding to two after-school programs.

Man Charged with Breaking into Madison Park Homes

A man wanted for terrorizing a south Charlotte neighborhood is in jail Wednesday night. This is an update to a story first on WCCB Monday.

Hundreds Of NC Teachers Protest At State Capitol For Higher Pay

Money for public education was front and center as NC legislators returned to Raleigh Monday.

The Watch with Will Kennedy: CMPD Reaches Out to Hispanic Victims

Charlotte's Spanish-speaking population is booming, but it is also being targeted by crime. CMPD is reaching out to the Hispanic community...

Greg Hardy and Nicole Holder | PHOTOS

Check out these pictures of Carolina Panthers player Greg Hardy and Nicole Holder, the woman who accused him of assaulting her at his home in Uptown.

CMPD Animal Care & Control's Baby Shower

CMPD Animal Care & Control invites you to join them for a baby shower to kick off a donation drive Friday, May 16th.

Man Arrested After Sexually Assaulting Realtor While Showing A Home in Salisbury

Brian Cooper, 49, was arrested around 9 p.m. Tuesday after allegedly raping a Century 21 Agent while she was showing him a home.

Sports Psychologist: Greg Hardy Needs to Manage Alter Ego

The Panthers and police are investigating, but if NFL history is any indicator, "the Kraken" may have played his last game in Panthers blue.

Judge Puts Kerrick Civil Lawsuit on Hold

A wrongful death civil suit filed against CMPD Officer Randall "Wes" Kerrick and the City of Charlotte is on hold tonight.

Virginia Gay Marriage Case Heads to Supreme Court

Political experts believe the outcome could affect North Carolina's Amendment One.

Charlotte Man Receives Medal of Honor

The former Army sergeant was knocked unconscious by an RPG in Afghanistan, then dragged fellow soldiers to safety once he woke up.

New Details Released in Lancaster Murder Plot

WCCB Charlotte obtained a copy of the incident report that outlines what the suspect is accused of plotting.

Troopers: Woman Jumped from Car During Chase

A woman has serious injuries after police say she jumped from a vehicle following a chase in northwest Charlotte.