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Officials: Slick roads possible factor in fire truck accident

Authorities say a fire truck responding to a wreck overturned Friday afternoon.

Malaya Heun Murder: One Year Later

The Kannapolis Police Chief calls it one of the worst instances of child abuse he's ever seen. The lead detective in the Malaya Heun case speaks for the first time.

DOT Treats Roads Ahead of Winter Storm

The winds are changing direction, making conditions perfect for snow and sleet over the next couple of days. The NWS has issued a winter weather advisory for the high country, which includes Blowing Rock and Boone.

Family Dollar Merger Impacts Jobs, Shareholders

Votes were in Thursday. Family Dollar shareholders accepted a deal to combine with Dollar Tree.

Neighbors Meet With State Rep. About Transitional Home

Families fighting to get a home for sex offenders out of their east Charlotte neighborhood are now taking their concerns to the state level.

Citizen's Group 'Widen I-77' Files Complaint To Halt Toll Project

Widen I-77, a citizen's group that opposes a proposed toll lane, filed a complaint Tuesday to prevent the planned traffic project from occurring.

UPDATE: Silver Alert Cancelled For NC Man Who Could Be Traveling To Charlotte

A Silver Alert has been issued for a North Carolina man who could be traveling to Charlotte.

Matthews Police Look For Man Impersonating Police Officer

Officials with the Matthews Police Department say they are searching for a man who was impersonating a police officer.

One Dead After Shooting in South Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police says that there is death investigation into a shooting that happened around 2:30 this morning at the 4000 block of Kingsgate Place.

Two Injured After Officer involved Shooting in Gastonia

A Gastonia Police detective was involved in a shooting on East Long Avenue in Gastonia Saturday night.

Suspect Dies After Stand-Off in North Charlotte

A suspect who was in a weekend stand-off with the SWAT Team has died.

Local Hospitals Restrict Visitors During Flu Epidemic

Nine people in North Carolina died from the flu during Christmas week. Now hospitals across the Charlotte area are asking some visitors to stay home in an effort to combat the virus.

Deadly Crime Spree Leads to Police Shootout

A father and son duo are both behind bars after a multi-state crime rampage that left a North Carolina couple dead, and their home torched.

New NC Laws Take Effect

A number of new laws take effect in North Carolina at midnight Wednesday. Among them are lower tax rates for individuals and corporations, but fewer tax breaks.

Clodfelter Running for Mayor in 2015

The Mayor filed paperwork with the Board of Elections Tuesday, saying he has formed a fund-raising committee.

Panthers' Fans Show Off Their Spirit | PHOTOS

Panthers' fans are pumped up about the team making it to the playoffs and are sending their photos to WCCB!! Send us your Panthers' photo to photos@wccbcharlotte.com and we will add it to the gallery.