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Judge Delays Patrick Cannon's Sentencing Date To Oct. 14

Ex-mayor Patrick Cannon will wait longer to learn his punishment for federal corruption.

CMC Reopens After Finding Suspicious Package

CMPD's Bomb Squad responded to CMC for a suspicious package around 9 p.m. Thursday near the entrance of the Children's Emergency room.

Woman Helps Police Find Rape Suspect After Attack

A man is behind bars after police say he raped a woman, stole her car, and led them on a chase.

America Remembers September 11th

The nation is pausing to look back on one of our country's darkest days. Thirteen years ago, terrorists used airplanes to forever change the landscape of American history.

Hardy Next Issue for NFL

Defensive End Greg Hardy, found guilty of assaulting his former girlfriend in July, is still playing, still getting paid by his owner and team.

Panthers Celebrate Season Opener with Uptown Pep Rally

Many also used this event, on September 11, to celebrate our country. We caught up with a Charlotte resident who's been deployed to Iraq twice.

Student Loans Second Largest Source of Debt in U.S.

Sixty percent of North Carolinians are paying off student loans, and the debt is substantial.

Convicted Killer of 3 Students Escapes from Prison

Ohio police say the convicted killer of three students at a high school cafeteria has escaped from prison and a search is underway.

Off-Duty CMPD Officer Injured While Directing Traffic

An off-duty CMPD officer was injured while directing traffic in west Charlotte.

Sheriff: SC Man Killed Five Children, 'by violent means,' at Lexington Home

Authorities say a South Carolina man killed his five children at home, "by violent means," about a week before his ex-wife reported them missing.

Man Accused Of Raping, Robbing Woman At Gunpoint Faces Multiple Charges

Police charged 24-year-old Derek Antonio Smith after a woman says she was raped and robbed at gunpoint around 1 a.m. Thursday.

Lake Wylie CVS Armed Robbery

Police responded to the CVS at 4724 Charlotte Highway for an armed robbery just before 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Man Found Shot To Death In Lancaster Backyard

An overnight shooting left one man dead in the back yard of the home at 718 Taylor Street.

New Details Emerge Surrounding Murder of Five Children

Many new details are emerging surrounding the gruesome murder in which police say Tim Jones, Jr. drove more than seven hours to dump his children's bodies in Alabama.

Local Middle School Teacher Resigns Amid Police Investigation

WCCB has learned police in Mooresville are investigating a popular middle school coach's abrupt resignation.

Jerry Richardson Addresses Domestic Violence and the NFL

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson talked about the domestic violence issues plaguing the league on Wednesday.

Matthews Remembers 9-11 with Flags of Remembrance

Thursday marks the 13th anniversary of the terror attacks on America. In Matthews, the Flags of Remembrance were a visible reminder of the tragedy.

Former FBI AD Reacts to President's ISIS Strategy

He says it's good the President is addressing the need to take on the ISIS threat, but has concerns at the amount of details given in Wednesday's speech.