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Speed and Alcohol Factors in Deadly SW Charlotte Accident

WCCB has learned that speed and alcohol were factors in a deadly crash in southwest Charlotte early Sunday morning.

High Profile Help as NC Senate Candidates Make Final Push

Proof North Carolina is the battle ground in a war for power. With Election Day just days away, both sides are pulling all the stops.

Original Hornets Players Talk About 'Buzz' In Charlotte

The Queen City is buzzing like it's 1988 all over again. The classic teal and purple was all over Uptown Charlotte for Buzz Fest - a two-day pep rally leading up to the season opener.

Detectives Search for Lake Wylie Couple's Killer

Doug and Debbie London were shot to death. The search for their killer is on, while investigator's try to calm the community.

'Security Concern' Onboard Plane at Charlotte-Douglas

A U.S. Airways flight from Dallas to Charlotte requested security assistance upon arrival Friday. The FBI says there was a "security concern" on board the flight.

Hornets Host Uptown Buzz Fest

Talk about a flashback Friday, the Queen City is buzzing like it's 1988 all over again!

Jury Begins Deliberations in Sandy Parsons Trial

Parsons is accused of continuing to collect missing teen Erica Parson's Medicaid and food stamps after she disappeared in 2011.

Teen Struck, Killed on Way to School

14-year-old Steven Canipe, died on his way to the Gaston County school Friday morning. Witnesses say he darted in front of a car on South New Hope Road.

Police Identify Man Hit And Killed By Train Near Uptown

Police have released the name of the man who was hit and killed by a train near Uptown.

Traffic Alert: Part Of Old Dowd Road To Shut Down Permanently

Crews will close part of Old Dowd Road permanently Tuesday.

NCDOT: I-485 Outer Loop Completion Delayed Due To Weather

Officials say weather has delayed the completion of the final stretch of I-485.

SC House Speaker Resigns Amid Scandal

House Speaker Bobby Harrell admitted to using campaign funds to pay for personal expenses.

Senator Kay Hagan Sits Down to Talk with Will Kennedy

Democrat Kay Hagan leads Republican Thom Tillis by the slimmest of margins. We sat down with Senator Hagan to talk about the issues.

Man Killed In Salisbury Overnight Shooting

25 year old man shot and killed overnight in a Salisbury apartment complex.

UNC Investigation Finds Huge Academic Fraud

An independent investigation into academic fraud at the UNC-Chapel Hill finds the school pushed student-athletes to take phony courses.

Charlotte Crime Rates Drop 'Significantly'

If you go by the numbers, crime in Charlotte appears to be headed in the right direction.

American Nurse May be Ebola Free

Amber Vinson's family says there are no longer signs of Ebola in her blood. She's now been transferred to another unit at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.