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Police Arrest 15-Year-Old For Brazen Carjacking In Concord

Concord Police say they arrested a 15-year-old for the carjacking that happened at a Circle K off Concord Mills Boulevard on July 25th.

Carowinds To Remain Closed For Remainder Of 2020 Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

Carowinds will remain closed for the rest of 2020 due to challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. With the diminishing number of calendar days left in the 2020 operating season, as well as limited visibility from state and local officials as to when a park opening is possible, the decision has been made to remain closed.

Mecklenburg County Man Scores $200,000 Carolina Panthers Top Prize

Bobby Howie of Charlotte found himself the lucky winner of a $200,000 Carolina Panthers top prize.

With Cam Gone, Bridgewater Says Panthers Feel Like His Team

Cam Newton is no longer with the Carolina Panthers.

Keselowski Lands Extension With Penske After 3rd Victory

Brad Keselowski finally got a contract extension from Team Penske, announced the day after NASCAR’s 2012 champion won his third race of the season.

Gaston County Commissioners Voted 6 To 1 To Remove The Statue From The Countys Courthouse

Controversial Confederate Statue In Gaston County Will Be Removed

Gaston County Commissioners voted 6-1 in favor of the statue’s removal from courthouse

Woman Reports Armed Robbery & Sexual Assault Near Fraizer Park

Woman Reports Armed Robbery & Sexual Assault Near Frazier Park

A violent and brazen attack at a park in Uptown. Police need help finding a suspect after a woman reports being robbed then sexually assaulted at Frazier Park.

Growing Concern About How The Latest CMS Back To School Plan Will Impact Students With Disabilities And Their Teachers

WCCB asked the district how they planned to keep students with special needs and special education teachers safe. We're told they are currently working out the details and they'll share as soon as possible.

Grand Opening Of Animal Care & Control Adoption Center In Petco-Huntersville Store

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Division (AC&C) partnered with Petco Foundation to celebrate the grand opening of a new AC&C Adoption Center in the Petco store located in Huntersville, NC at 10017 Biddick Lane.

Lancaster Police Investigating Second Fatal Weekend Shooting, Victim Identified As 18-Year-Old

Lancaster Police are investigating a second homicide that happened over the weekend at an apartment complex Sunday evening.

Panthers LB Christian Miller Opts Out Of NFL Season

Panthers linebacker Christian Miller has informed the team he has opted out of the 2020 season because of coronavirus concerns.

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Group Gives $5K For Information On Trump Sticker On Bear

A wildlife group in North Carolina is offering a $5,000 reward to identify a person they say is responsible for putting a “Trump 2020” sticker on the collar of a bear.

CMPD: Woman Sexually Assaulted In Uptown Charlotte

A woman was sexually assaulted in Uptown Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Officers say they responded to the call just after 5:30pm on McNinch Street, which is near Frazier Park in Uptown Charlotte.

Atrium Health Levine Children's Welcomes World-Renowned Pediatric Oncologist

Atrium Health Levine Children’s announces the appointment of Dr. Giselle Sholler, MSc, a pediatric oncologist, as the director of the Isabella Santos Foundation Solid and Rare Tumor Program at Levine Children’s, effective immediately.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Virtual And Online Resources For All Ages

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Char-Meck Library has 20 locations throughout Mecklenburg county, and a digital branch online. The library is open right now with safety measures in place. In addition to books, the library…

IMSA Added To Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 NASCAR Playoff Weekend

IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GT classes scheduled to make Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL™ debut on Oct. 9-10 as part of Bank of America 400 NASCAR playoff weekend.

Panthers DT Short Anxious For Return Despite COVID-19

Panthers two-time Pro Bowler Kawann Short thought about opting out, but the 6-foot-3, 315-pound defensive tackle simply couldn’t bear the thought of missing another football season.