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2017 Ban On Local LGBT Ordinances Ends In North Carolina

A 3 1/2-year ban on new local ordinances aimed at protecting LGBT rights in North Carolina expired Tuesday, prompting gay rights groups to urge the passage of such measures now.

Duke's Mayo Classic Will Not Be Played In 2020

The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) announced that this year’s Duke’s Mayo Classic between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, which was set to take place on December 12, has been cancelled.

Speedway Christmas Takes Off Like Santa's Sleigh With Record Start In 2020

A record number of visitors have already taken in the sights and sounds of Speedway Christmas presented by Count On Me NC to kick off the show's 11th season at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

CMPD: 'Armed And Dangerous' Man Wanted In Charlotte's 100th Homicide Of 2020

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is requesting the public's help with locating the suspect in the October killing of a 41-year-old man in northeast Charlotte.

CMPD: Impaired Driver Caused Fatal Accident That Killed Woman, Injured 5-Year-Old

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say an impaired driver who was driving on a suspended license from a previous impaired driving offense caused a crash that killed a woman and injured a 5-year-old child in north Charlotte.

Charlotte Events: Letters to Santa, Small Business Saturdays & Art Heist

December is finally here and there are plenty of safe & fun events for the whole family to enjoy. Moira Quinn with Charlotte Center City Partners has what you need to know.

Mary C. Curtis: Biden Moves Forward, But Does Trump?

Attorney General Bill Barr says the Justice Department has not found voter fraud that would change the outcome of the election.

Silver Alert Cancelled After Missing 90-Year-Old Charlotte Man Located

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says that the Silver Alert for 90-year-old Hersel Best has been cancelled after he was located Wednesday morning.

FBI Looking For "Too Tall Bandit" Who Is Accused In 16 Bank Robberies Over The Last Decade

The FBI says they are looking for a serial bank robber nicknamed "Too Tall Bandit." Officials believe the robber is responsible for at least 16 bank robberies in Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, according to a news release.

Fort Mill School District Needs Help Identifying Suspects Who Vandalized Catawba Ridge High School

Officials with the Fort Mill School District are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects accused of vandalizing property at Catawba Ridge High School.

Iredell County Man Scores Last $4 Million Ruby Red 7s Top Prize

Kenneth Stewart of Mooresville scored the last $4 million Ruby Red 7s top prize.

Governor Cooper: 'Thousands of Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Could Be On The Way In Two Weeks'

North Carolina could receive thousands of doses of the Pfizer Vaccine if FDA gives approval on December 10.

Growing Concerns for Those Living in North Charlotte "Tent City"

There are growing concerns for people living in what's become known as "tent city" in North Charlotte. A new lawsuit is demanding the city and county clear part of the encampment.

Tonight - The Coldest Night We Have Seen in 275 Days

Area Wide Freeze Across the WCCB Area Overnight Tuesday - Wednesday

‘All my love, Elliot’: Actor Page Comes Out As Transgender

Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page, the star of “Juno,” “Inception” and “The Umbrella Academy,” came out as transgender Tuesday in an announcement greeted as a watershed moment for the trans community in Hollywood.

Mark Walker Takes Early Jump Into North Carolina Senate Race

Outgoing North Carolina Rep. Mark Walker announced on Tuesday his bid to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Richard Burr in 2022, a path the Republican indicated a year ago he’d pursue after his House district shifted to the left during an unscheduled redistricting.

CMPD Releases Surveillance Videos Showing Danquirs Franklin Inside Northwest Charlotte Burger King Prior To Being Killed By Officer In Parking Lot

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has released additional videos that capture the moments leading up to the shooting death of Danquirs Franklin at a northwest Charlotte Burger King.