Four teens, 1 adult arrested in drive-by shooting death of toddler sleeping in bed
New developments in a northwest Charlotte drive-by shooting that killed a 4-year-old boy while he was sleeping.
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Multiple past and present CMS Board members tell WCCB they did not know about Dee Rankin's federal conviction
We are hearing from past and present CMS board members about whether they were aware of current Chair Dee Rankin's federal conviction before it came out this week.
Repeat offender accused of attacking women with traffic cones at Dilworth gas station
A repeat offender is accused of using a traffic cone to randomly attack women at the Circle K in Dilworth Sunday night.
Gastonia Ghost Peppers announce they'll shut down, leave Atlantic League
The Gastonia Ghost Peppers announced Wednesday they are ceasing operations and withdrawing from the Atlantic League.
CMS names its 2027 Principal of the Year
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools surprised its 2027 principal of the year Thursday morning.
FabFest 2026
Adam Wurtzel spoke with John Tosco, Executive Director of Tosco Music about FabFest 2026.
Gaston County Mugshots September 30th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Wednesday, September 30th.
Mooresville Mayor retires after two years of pressure over "pantless" scandal
It's the last day before Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney's retirement. Carney announced his departure earlier this month.
Grand jury indicts the man accused of shooting a CMPD officer in the shoulder
A grand jury has indicted a man accused of shooting a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer in the shoulder after the two fought over a gun earlier this month.
MEDIC takes one person to the hospital after stabbing Wednesday night
MEDIC took one person to the hospital following a stabbing in north Charlotte.
CMS Board Chair Dee Rankin on previous federal conviction: "This is not...a scarlet letter"
The newly selected chair of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board talked with WCCB about his past federal conviction.
Charlotte native shot two people and led police on chase in Manassas
A man from Charlotte has been identified as the suspect of a Manassas shooting incident.
Gastonia Ghost Peppers baseball team ceases operations, leaves Atlantic League
Parent company Zawyer Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday it is shutting down Gastonia's professional baseball franchise to focus on arena-based sports.
Two arrested after drugs and money found to be connected to the Mexican cartel
Gastonia Police have arrested two individuals after drugs and money connected to the Mexican cartel were seized.
Battery fires on local garbage trucks prompt Fire Prevention Week warning
Mecklenburg County officials are urging residents to stop throwing rechargeable batteries in household trash after recording nearly 40 battery-related fires this year.
Gaston County Mugshots September 29th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, September 29th.
Local mom shares story of Warrior Jace Thompson Foundation, urges parents to advocate for their kids' health
Jace Kinley Thompson from Stanly County was diagnosed with DIPG, a terminal pediatric brain cancer, at the age of four.
Panthers place starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on IR ahead of Lions game
The Carolina Panthers have placed cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve ahead of Sunday night's game against the Detroit Lions.
Board of County Commissioners watching closely to see outcome of state audit into CMS
Chair of Mecklenburg County Commissioners Mark Jerrell says commissioners are watching closely as Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are under a microscope of the state audit into finances and the SBI investigating potential criminal violations.
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