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CMPD: Woman Killed After Being Caught In Crossfire Of Shooting In West Charlotte

Detectives have opened a homicide investigation after a 35-year-old woman was killed during a shooting in a west Charlotte neighborhood Friday afternoon.

CMPD: Detectives Investigate A Homicide In South Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred at a south Charlotte apartment complex on Friday.

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Miracle League Adaptive Baseball Is Back For The Fall Season At Keith Family YMCA

Children with disabilities now have a chance to play baseball this fall in Charlotte as the YMCA Miracle League kicks off its season at the Keith Family YMCA. "Because every every child deserves to play baseball."

Detectives Search For Jewelry Store Thief In Gastonia; Surveillance Photos Released

Detectives continue to search for a suspect who attempted to steal a bracelet valued at over $3,600 from a jewelry store in Gastonia on September 28th.

10 Random Questions with Rising’s Emma Mondo

Meet Emma! She helps book the guests and segments you see on WCCB News Rising and also spends some time in front of the camera. You can often catch her posting fun stories on our Instagram so say hello!

CMPD Searching For Suspects After Gunfire Erupted At Steele Creek Apartment

The bullets shattered the door and window of one of the apartments. A car was also damaged.

Charlotte's Oldest Cowboy Passes Away At The Age Of 86

Charlotte’s oldest cowboy passed away at the age of 86 on Monday. Bobby “Big M” Martin died of complications with Covid and pneumonia. His lasting legacy includes rooms in his house full of horse show trophies and generations of people impacted by his stable.

Police: Driver Of A Stolen Vehicle Arrested After Trying To Flee In North Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested the driver of a stolen vehicle after the suspect attempted to flee from officers in north Charlotte on Thursday.

Union County Man Dies After House Fire

A man died on Thursday from injuries he sustained in a fire after his home in Unionville, N.C. went up into flames, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.

Governor Cooper Says North Carolina Will Receive $5.1 Million For Parks And Recreation Projects

Governor Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) will award over $5 million in grants to fund 14 local parks and recreation projects across the state.

Mecklenburg County Public Health Reports Two Children Have Died From COVID-19

Public Health Director Gibbie Harris has confirmed two elementary-aged children have died from COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County this year.

Vacant Church In West Charlotte Catches Fire

Charlotte Firefighters have brought a fire under control after a vacant church in west Charlotte went up in flames on Thursday.

New Park In Downtown Salisbury Opens To The Community On Friday

After two years of construction and four years of private fundraising and planning, Bell Tower Green Park in Salisbury is officially opening to the community on Friday.

Minus McCaffrey, Panthers Visit Cowboys And Surging Elliott

In trying to prove they aren’t just the “Carolina Christian McCaffreys,” the Panthers will take on another running back with an All-Pro pedigree in Ezekiel Elliott and the surging ground game of the Dallas Cowboys.

Memorial Service For Davidson College Student Held Thursday In Charlotte

Family and friends are holding a memorial service on Thursday for a 20-year-old Davidson College student who was tragically killed in a car accident on Saturday.

Mick Jagger Spotted 'Out And About' In Charlotte

Legendary frontman for the iconic rock band The Rolling Stones was spotted 'out and about' last night in Charlotte at one of the city's hidden gems.

Cornerback C.J. Henderson Seeks ‘Fresh Start’ In Carolina

C.J. Henderson was eager for a new beginning and the Carolina Panthers were more than happy to provide it for him.

Charlotte Nonprofit, Beds for Kids, To Appear On The Kelly Clarkson Show

Charlotte nonprofit, Beds for Kids, will appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show 5pm Thursday. The organization empowers families with children by providing beds and other essential furniture to empower families as they rise out of poverty.