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No Bond For Man Charged In Cold Case Murder

Judge says no bond for Charlotte cold case murder suspect charged in 1990 killing

No bond for the man accused of killing a Charlotte woman back in 1990. On Friday, a judge ordered Marion Gales to remain behind bars until his trial.

19 Year Old Killed In Parking Garage Shooting

Rock Hill Police investigating after 18-year-old is found shot dead in parking garage

A 19-year-old is dead after an early-morning shooting. Officers say Za'Veon Heath was killed at a parking garage just off of East Main Street around 2:30 Friday morning.

CMPD charges man with first-degree murder in deadly road rage case

A man is now behind bars for the deadly road rage shooting in an east Charlotte Food Lion parking lot.

Charlotte man who says he "did things right" still detained by ICE

A plea for help from a Charlotte resident who's now inside an ICE detention center. Tural Atakishiyev came to Charlotte from Azerbaijan in January 2025.

Will Supreme Court's decision on Trump tariff's help patients afford their medicines?

The Trump tariffs that the Supreme Court of the US just ruled against have put life-saving medication out of reach for some Americans. Now the big question is, will the Supreme Court's decision make things easier on patients?

Gastonia Police searching for Academy Sports theft suspects

Police are asking for the public’s help in locating two men accused of stealing items at an Academy Sports in Gastonia earlier this month.

City officials hope lighting upgrades will improve safety in Uptown Charlotte

Duke Energy is making improvements to the lighting in uptown. City leaders and people who visit at night hope the changes will make it safer.

1 dead, man arrested following shooting in east Charlotte

Man charged with murder following a deadly east Charlotte shooting Thursday afternoon

Christopher Knight of "The Brady Bunch" in CLT this weekend

Adam Wurtzel welcomed Christopher Knight of "The Brady Bunch" fame into the Rising studio, ahead of his appearances at the Charlotte Home + Remodeling Show.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | February 21st and February 22nd

WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.

Suspect charged with murder in 35-year-old cold case

Police have charged a suspect with murder in connection to a 35-year-old cold case.

DoorDash driver pleads guilty in teen’s murder

A DoorDash driver pleaded guilty Thursday for allegedly shooting and killing a 15-year-old in Uptown in 2025.

Monroe 12-year-old misses bus, drives SUV to school

A 12-year-old Monroe student was pulled over by police Wednesday morning after driving a family SUV to school when he missed the bus.

Texas man sentenced for traveling to NC to have sex with child

A Texas man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina to engage in sexual activity with a child.

Man arrested for robbing bank in Hickory, police say

A 50-year-old man was arrested after robbing a Wells Fargo bank in Hickory on Tuesday.

4-year-old, teenager killed in Rock Hill shooting

A four-year-old child and a teenager are dead after a shooting in Rock Hill on Tuesday night.

Adam and James take on a Ninja Warrior course!

In the first installment of "Adam vs. James," the pair take on a Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course at Carolina Ninja Academy.

Police will enforce new curfew at Birkdale Village

Off-duty Huntersville Police officers will enforce a new 6pm curfew at Birkdale Village. The new policy is in response to a video that show teens dancing on a car and blocking traffic Saturday night.