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Traffic Alert: Two I-77 Ramps Closed Overnight In Mecklenburg County

Two ramps on I-77 will be closed for bridge work from approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15th until 6 a.m. the following morning.

Convicted Domestic Violence Offender Sentenced To Prison For Illegally Possessing Firearms

A judge sentenced a convicted domestic violence offender from Charlotte to nearly three years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm by a felon, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.

Frank Reich Retakes Control Of Offensive Play Calls In Carolina Less Than A Month After Giving It Up

Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich is retaking control of the team’s offensive play calling less than a month after handing over the reigns to offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.

Use Of Force Expert Weighs In On Controversial CMPD Arrest

David O'Laughlin is a use of force expert with 4 decades of law enforcement experience. He is currently the Director of Training for Municipal Police Institute.

North Carolina Man Sentenced To Over 17 Years For Drug, Weapon Charges

A judge sentenced one man from Mount Gilead, North Carolina to 210 months in prison over two drug and two firearm charges, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.

Infant Safely Surrendered At Piedmont Medical Center In Rock Hill

Healthcare officials at the Piedmont Medical Center recently accepted an infant surrendered under Daniel's Law, the Safe Haven for Abandoned Babies Act, on Thursday, November 9th, 2023.

WATCH: CMPD Chief Holds News Conference After Viral Video Shows Officer Repeatedly Striking Woman During Arrest

CMPD Police Chief Johnny Jennings held a news conference to discuss the circumstances surrounding the incident that happened outside a Bojangles restaurant showing a CMPD officer striking a woman repeatedly during an arrest.

Corridors Of Opportunity Announces Recipients Of $4.45 Million In Opportunity Hub Grants

The City of Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity today announced the recipients of the $4.45 million Business Opportunity Hub grant, which tasks recipients with creating a space to connect small business owners, entrepreneurs and residents to financial assistance, access to capital, job opportunities and more.

South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Sex Trafficking Offenses

A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to multiple sex trafficking charges from August 2019- August 2020, according to the South Carolina Department of Justice.

WCCB News @ Ten Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright Welcomes Baby Boy

Baby boy Holland arrived Monday night just before the 10 PM news, at 9:49, weighing 6 lbs, 10 oz.

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October 2023 Teacher Of The Month: Christa Mooney

Congratulations to our October 2023 COIT Teacher of the Month, Christa Mooney! Mrs. Mooney is a 5th-grade teacher at Cox Mill Elementary and was nominated by Alison Moore.

Up 'n Adam: Southern Christmas Show

Adam Wurtzel got in the holiday spirit by visiting the Southern Christmas Show.

Stallings Mayor On Sinkholes: "I Promise You...We Will Try To Find A Solution"

Residents take their concerns with Ryan Homes to Stallings Town Council as sinkholes continue to plague the Stone Creek Townhomes neighborhood.

Grand Opening Of New Steele Creek Sprouts Farmers Market Set For Nov. 17

Sprouts Farmers Market is excited to announce it will open its newest store in the Steele Creek neighborhood of Charlotte on Nov. 17 located at 14124 Steele Creek Rd.

Rowan County Deputies Investigating A Possible Murder-Suicide

Rowan County Sheriff's Office states they are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a husband and wife were found dead inside of their garage.

Charlotte Sports Foundation And Tepper Sports & Entertainment Extend Bank Of America Stadium Agreement

The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) and Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) announced an extension of their partnership to host events at Bank of America Stadium. Included in the agreement is the Duke’s Mayo Classic and the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. The bowl game has called Bank of America Stadium home for 22 years.