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WCCB's Courtney Francisco Gets A First Hand Experience With CMPD's Use Of Force Training

CMPD gave an inside look at officers' use of force training during an exercise Wednesday morning.

Police Look For Answers After Violent Indian Trail Home Invasion

Police are trying to determine whether suspects targeted a family because they're Asian during a violent home invasion Tuesday night.

South Charlotte Mom Desperate to Find Missing Teen Son

A South Charlotte mom is desperate to hear from her missing son. 16-year-old Nathan Kocmond hasn't been seen since he left home Monday. Tonight we learned he recently suffered a concussion.

Charlotte Immigrant Mother Detained After Checking In With ICE

A Charlotte family is praying for a miracle desperate to keep their mother from being deported to Honduras. The family says the mom of four went for her usual check in with ICE and they never let her go back home.

2 Charged In Salisbury Drug Investigation

Police have charged two suspects after they seized trafficking amounts of heroin and cocaine during a search Wednesday.

Police Seek Assistance Identifying Family Dollar Armed Robbery Suspect

Detectives are looking for a suspect who is wanted for robbing a west Charlotte Family Dollar.

Charlotte Chamber Announces 2017 Economic Growth Award Winners

The Charlotte Chamber is excited to announce the winners of this year’s Economic Growth Awards.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Wilkinson Blvd Shut Down Due To Gas Leak

Police say Wilkinson Boulevard is shut down between Stafford Drive and North Josh Birmingham Parkway through rush hour due to a natural gas leak.

Police To Arrest 10 People In LSU Fraternity Pledge's Death

One of the ten people facing hazing charges in the death of a LSU fraternity pledge after a night of drinking, is from Charlotte.

Man Charged In N. Tryon 7-Eleven Armed Robbery

A man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a Charlotte 7-Eleven, this week.

Sheriff: Four-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shoots, Kills Grandfather

A North Carolina sheriff says a 4-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his grandfather.

Area Families Invited to Educational “Share the Color” Food Workshops in Celebration of World Food Day

Subway® restaurants in Charlotte and surrounding areas and local food and nutrition expert Allison Koch are celebrating World Food Day with a series of “Share the Color” food workshops. The “Share the Color” food workshops are designed to teach children…

Burke County After School Daycare Employee Charged With Punching Child In The Face

An after school daycare employee is facing serious charges after investigators say he punched a 9-year-old in the face.

CMS Defends Lack of Transparency After Closing Elementary School in South Charlotte

We now know why CMS closed an elementary school for the day Tuesday. Police now say a Michigan man had threatened to kill his ex-wife, who works at the school. Parents and neighbors contacted WCCB Charlotte, concerned about the district's lack of transparency.