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Family Pushing For Answers In Young Mother's Death

MYSTERIOUS DEATH: What happened to Ta'Haley Payton?

Ta'Haley Payton's family spoke to WCCB and they say the manner in which she was found dead, in Little Sugar Creek near Uptown Charlotte, leaves them asking more questions.

UPDATE: Victim in deadly west Charlotte shooting identified

A 20-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a deadly shooting in west Charlotte on Sunday afternoon.

A car crashed into the Panera Bread in SouthPark Monday morning.

Car crashes into SouthPark Panera Bread restaurant

One person has life-threatening injuries after a car drove into the Panera Bread on Fairview Road in SouthPark Monday morning.

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Shine Fun Run CLT: An inclusive community event supporting special needs families

The Shine Project Foundation, in partnership with Bitty and Beau’s Coffee and Barn Burners Run Club, is proud to present the Shine Fun Run CLT on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

BOOM Charlotte 2025

BOOM Charlotte 2025 is back—the three-day celebration of art and the unexpected returns to the Shoppes at University Place.

Two dead after shooting in West Charlotte

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a deadly double shooting in West Charlotte's Historic Hoskins neighborhood. It happened on Welling Avenue off South Hoskins Road Sunday evening around 6:00.

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Man wanted for violent criminal charges arrested in Chester County

A suspect wanted for serious and violent criminal charges was arrested Saturday in Chester County.

18-year-old riding a dirt bike killed in west Charlotte

CMPD is investigating a deadly crash after an 18-year-old driving a dirt bike was killed in west Charlotte.

Search for hit-and-run driver in Lancaster County

State troopers need your help to find a car involved in a hit and run in Lancaster County earlier this week.

One dead, three injured from multi-car crash in Gastonia

One person is dead and three others are seriously injured following a three-car crash in Gastonia on Friday night.

Two hospitalized from house fire in Gaston County

Two people were hospitalized after a house caught on fire in Gaston County on Friday afternoon.

NC House bill would give nurses more authority over patient care

A healthcare push for power has begun at the state capitol. House Bill 514 would give advanced practice registered nurses the ability to care for patients in the capacity they are trained to do, without the supervision of a doctor.

Idlewild Fire Department prepares for goodbye as volunteer run station is set to close for good

One of Mecklenburg County's only volunteer run fire departments is saying good bye. After 50 years of serving the town's of Mint Hill and Matthews, the Idlewild Fire Department is closing.

Carolina Panthers’ 2025 NFL Draft New Era Cap revealed

The Carolina Panthers’ 2025 NFL Draft New Era Cap was revealed Friday.

LaMelo Ball out for season, will undergo ankle surgery

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season and will undergo surgery on his right ankle.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | March 29th and March 30th

From the opening of a new dog training facility to live music in a park, check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.

Queen City Homestore's annual cooking competition with the Charlotte Checkers benefits local charity

Three Checkers players traded their hockey sticks for spatulas and took part in the annual Chopped Challenge charity cooking competition, presented by Queen City Homestore – the newly rebranded identity of Queen City Audio Video & Appliances.