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'Religious Freedom' Bill Proposed By Local Lawmakers

If a proposed bill is passed in North Carolina, local businesses and organizations could turn you away because of your personal beliefs.

Dance teacher faces sex charges with former student

A Huntersville dance teacher is behind bars and accused of sexual offenses with a former student.

The Best of the Snark Report: Anchor Fails, Big Bundles, Llama Chases and DJ Gets Offended

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Learning which way is up, appreciating big bundles, loving llamas and DJ gets upset at Starbucks. A news anchor needs an anatomy lesson when she doesn't seem to know which end is up. Seems that JWoww likes…

Should It be Illegal to Talk on the Phone While Driving?

A North Carolina lawmaker is pushing a bill that, if passed, would go into effect this coming December. The goal: to force drivers to put their focus back on the road.

Mecklenburg Could Lose $100 Million Under State Plan

The county, and its cities and towns, could lose $100 million a year under a new state legislative proposal.

National Puppy Day | PHOTOS

Take a look at these pictures submitted to WCCB by our viewers on National Puppy Day.

Missing Rowan Co. Teen Found Safe

A missing Rowan County teenager, Lillie Tucker, has been found.

Woman Stabbed Behind Seafood Market

A woman was stabbed after she and another woman got into a fight behind the Fish Wing seafood market on West Boulevard Saturday afternoon.

Two Men Charged in Burke Co. Drug Bust

The Burke County Narcotics Task Force has arrested and charged two men in connection to drug-related activities.

Woman Shot in East Charlotte

The Charlotte- Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating after a woman was shot at the 5900 block of Timbertop Lane just before 11:00 Saturday morning.

Charlotte Is A Growing Sports Destination

The NCAA Tournament is expected to bring more than 20,000 people to Charlotte this weekend and generate more than $11 million, according to the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.

Fraternity Suspended Over Pledge Book

The book found at a restaurant near campus is filled with handwritten racist and rape jokes. The woman who turned it in says she couldn't believe what she read.

UPDATE: Sixth Graders Could Face Sex Offender Status Due to Sexting

One sexual video has left sixth graders, 11-years-old, facing felony child pornography charges and the possibility of registering as sex offenders.

Dorian Harper Accepts Plea Deal in Union County Child Abuse Case

Tonight, we're seeing evidence released after a Union County man pled guilty to several counts of child abuse.

Campus Police Ask for Help to Find Missing UNC Charlotte Student

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is asking for the public's help to find a missing student.

Police Investigating Murder Of Pregnant Reality Star and Husband In North Carolina

Buncombe County Sheriff's are investigating the murder of a 'Food Network Star' finalist and her husband.

Local Basketball Team Denied Chance to Play in NYC Tourney

Girls on the nationally ranked Myers Park High School basketball team say they're disappointed they can't play in a national championship tournament next month.