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Mecklenburg County Detention Center Reports Positive COVID-19 Cases

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office announced that the Mecklenburg County Detention Center has reported a confirmed case of COVID-19 in their detention population.

Jacksonville Is Front-Runner For Trump Convention Speech

Jacksonville, Florida, is the front-runner to host the GOP celebration marking President Donald Trump’s acceptance of his party’s nomination to run for reelection, the Republican National Committee chairwoman said Wednesday.

Truist Selects New Name For BB&T Ballpark

The Charlotte Knights and Truist announced today that BB&T Ballpark will be renamed Truist Field as a continuation of its naming partnership rights with the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox team.

I-77 North At Wilkinson Blvd Shut Down Due To Overturned Tractor Trailer

The Charlotte Fire Department says I-77 North at Wilkinson Blvd is shut down due to an accident with hazardous conditions involving a tractor trailer.

Garth Brooks Concert Coming To Kings Mountain Drive-In Theater

Garth Brooks, who recently rescheduled his upcoming tour to later this year, has announced a one-night-only concert event to air on-screen at 300 drive-in theaters across North America and a local Kings Mountain location will be included.

Area Home Improvement Company Commits $40,000 To Area Food Banks

Dry Pro Foundation & Crawlspace Specialists is hosting a food drive on Friday, June 12, 12 pm – 2 pm at their corporate headquarters in Belmont. Participants who donate a minimum of three non-perishable food items will receive a free lunch.

Statue Of Former Carolina Panthers' Owner Jerry Richardson Removed From Bank Of America Stadium

The statue of former Carolina Panthers' owner Jerry Richardson is being removed from Bank of America Stadium.

Morgan Fogarty One On One With Chief Putney

Charlotte's Top Cop: "I Should Be Able To Get Rid Of People Who Shouldn't Be On The Job"

We are getting an exclusive look at some of the injuries Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers have gotten over the past couple weeks. Charlotte's top cop sat down with WCCB News anchor Morgan Fogarty to talk about morale and more.

Justin Carr's Mother Opens Up About Her Son And The Civil Justice Movement Happening Across The Country

Vivian Carr wants her grandson to know his dad was fighting for justice and equality when he was murdered. She gets emotional, telling WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich how she often takes the 3-year-old to his father's grave.

Local Artists Install Black Lives Matter Street Mural In Uptown Charlotte

A group of local Charlotte artists installed a Black Lives Matter street mural in uptown Charlotte Tuesday.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Investigation Underway After 17-Year-Old Shot Several Times In Gastonia

A shooting investigation is underway in Gastonia after a teen was shot several times on Tuesday.

Mecklenburg County Man Scores $212,757 Jackpot With Scratch-Off Numbers

On May 6, Kevin Wylie of Charlotte bought a few Cash 5 tickets for that night’s drawing, and the numbers he used from an old scratch-off ticket landed him a $212,757 jackpot.

Officials: Caldwell County Officer Involved In Fatal Shooting Of 28-Year-Old Man Cleared Of Wrongdoing

A Caldwell County deputy involved in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the District Attorney’s Office.

Homicide Investigation Underway After Victim Dies Following Weekend Shooting

Police are investigating a homicide in north Charlotte after a man died from injuries he sustained during a shooting that happened over the weekend.

Officials: Runaway Lincoln County Teen Located

According to Lincoln County deputies, a runaway 15-year-old teen has been located and returned to her family.

Eat & Play Event At BB&T Ballpark

The Charlotte Knights are offering an Eat & Play Day at BB&T Ballpark.

Two Suspects Charged In Fatal Gastonia Shooting

Gastonia Police say two suspects were arrested Tuesday after a man died following a shooting.

Mary C. Curtis: Calls For Police Reform

Calls for police reform continue to grow in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis two weeks ago. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the changes happening on the local level and across the country.