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Pedestrian Killed In East Charlotte Hit-And-Run

An 18-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed by a car after a hit-and-run in east Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.

NASCAR Hall Of Famer Cale Yarborough, A 3-Time Cup Champion In The 1970s, Dies At 84

Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR's all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, died Sunday. He was 84.

South Carolina Is One Of Two States With Highest Flu Cases

South Carolina is one of two states with the highest flu cases in the country, according to the CDC.

Off-Duty Police Officer Is Killed In North Carolina After Witnessing A Crime At A Gas Station

An off-duty police officer was shot and killed in North Carolina after witnessing a crime at a gas station and approaching the two suspects, officials said.

Heavy Flames, Fire Damages Concord Home

The Concord Fire Department battled heavy flames to control a fire set to a Concord Home on Sunday morning.

One Dead, One Injured In Lincoln County Crash

One person died and another was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a head-on accident on US 321 on Sunday morning.

Four-Alarm Fire Issued At Charlotte Hotel

A fire that caused approximately $250,000 in damages at a Charlotte hotel Saturday night was caused by carelessly discarded smoking materials, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.

Police Searching For Vehicle Involved In Fatal Hit-And-Run In Salisbury

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist in Salisbury on Friday morning.

US Seizes More Illegal E-Cigarettes, But Thousands Of New Ones Are Launching

Federal officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes at U.S. ports, but thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China, according to government and industry data reviewed by The Associated Press.

3 Men Arrested After Drugs And A Gun Were Found At A Lake Norman Restaurant

Three men are facing charges after drugs and a gun were found at a Lake Norman restaurant.

Family Wants Answers Into Charlotte Woman's Death

31-year-old Millie Danzy and 36-year-old Cedric Watts were found dead on Green Needles Court from drug overdoses. The two were missing for one week.

New Years Eve Safety Tips

WCCB's Emma Mondo speaks with law enforcement to discuss New Years Eve safety and reminders before the holiday.

Suspects Wanted For Assaulting A Chipotle Employee In Lancaster County

Two individuals from Charlotte are wanted for allegedly assaulting a 20-year-old female Chipotle employee at a restaurant earlier this month.

Powerball Offers Sixth Largest Jackpot In Game’s History At $760 Million

Someone in North Carolina could ring in the new year with a massive prize as the Powerball jackpot checks in at $760 million.

Two Dead, One Airlifted To Hospital In Fatal Lancaster Crash

Two men are dead and another needed to be airlifted by helicopter to a hospital following a fatal single-vehicle crash in Lancaster County on Friday morning.

North Carolina Retiree Fatally Struck By U.S. Postal Service Truck, Police Say

A U.S. Postal Service truck fatally struck a North Carolina retiree as the man crossed a post office parking lot with his wife days after Christmas, according to police.

Charlotte Project Runway Event Aims To Raise Funds For Mental Health

The New Years Eve Gala at the Mint Museum Uptown is the first of its kind to unite the local arts community (Charlotte Ballet, Charlotte Symphony, Opera Charlotte, and Fashion) to raise awareness and funds for behavioral health & wellness support in Charlotte.

Civil Rights Leader Removed From Movie Theater For Using His Own Chair

A civil rights leader was escorted by police out of a North Carolina movie theater after he insisted on using his own chair for medical reasons, prompting an apology from the nation's largest movie theater chain.