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One Person Killed In Single-Car Crash On Queen City Drive In West Charlotte

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say a man died after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree.

Driver Charged After Woman Dies, Infant Seriously Injured In West Charlotte Crash

A driver is facing charges after a woman died and an infant was seriously injured after a multi-vehicle accident in west Charlotte Sunday afternoon.

Gaston County Woman Wins 'Supreme' $100,000 Lottery Prize

Martha Starnes of Gastonia took a chance on a $30 scratch-off ticket and ended up winning a $100,000 prize.

Police: Man Dies Several Days After Being Shot In Southeast Charlotte

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say Ray McLean III died from the injuries he sustained in a shooting that happened on June 12th in southeast Charlotte.

Justices Rule LGBT People Protected From Job Discrimination

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.

Tanker Into Building 3 Photo Credit Boiling Springs Fire & Rescue

Tanker Plows Through Spangler Hall At Gardner Webb University

Boiling Springs Fire & Rescue says no one was injured after a tanker crashed through Spangler Hall on the campus of Gardner Webb University.

Pandemic Leads To Bicycle Shortage Around The World

Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters fearful of public transit, and families going stir crazy inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have created a boom in bicycle sales unseen in decades.

CMPD Says 71-Year-Old Man With Cognitive Issues Found Safe

The CMPD says 71-year-old Henry Peterson has been located and is safe.

Rescue Crews Searching For Missing Boater On Lake Norman

Rescue crews in Iredell County are searching for a boater on Lake Norman, who went missing around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to reports.

Atlanta Officer Fired After Fatal Shooting Of Black Man

An Atlanta police officer was fired following the fatal shooting of a black man and another officer was placed on administrative duty, the police department announced early Sunday.

Pedestrian Dies After Running In Front Of Vehicle In Northeast Charlotte

The CMPD says a pedestrian died after running in front of a vehicle in northeast Charlotte Friday night.

Blissfully Humble Holds Food Drive

Local nonprofits continue to step up during this difficult time.

Florida Governor Signs College Athlete NIL Compensation Bill

Florida has cleared the way for college athletes in the state to earn money from endorsement deals as soon as next summer. That comes even as some in college sports want to slow things down due to concerns about how athlete compensation will actually work.

The Mother Of A Man Shot And Killed By A CMPD Officer Is Suing The City Of Charlotte And The Officer That Shot Him

Danquirs Franklin was killed in the Burger King parking lot on Beatties Ford Road in March 2019. The family only spoke to WCCB.

Jordan Talks To Hornets About Being Uncomfortable, Winning

Michael Jordan helped build the Chicago Bulls into a winner as a player. He’s desperate to do the same thing in Charlotte as the owner of the Hornets.

Charlotte Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Investment Scheme

Joseph Maurice Deberry, a/k/a Joseph Maurice Dewberry, 56, of Charlotte, yesterday pleaded guilty to wire fraud for orchestrating an investment scheme that defrauded victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

RCSO Says 34-Year-Old Salisbury Woman No Longer Missing

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office says Amber Torrence has returned home and is safe.

SC Reopens Bowling Alleys As COVID-19 Spread Accelerates

Bowling alleys can now reopen in South Carolina after being closed for nearly three months to reduce the risk of coronavirus infections, even though the state’s COVID-19 caseload is seeing its biggest increases since the pandemic began.

FBI Assisting CMPD In Mortar Attack Investigation That Left An Officer With Second-Degree Burns

The Charlotte Division of the FBI and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the suspect who threw what appears to be a firework-type mortar at officers during a recent George Floyd protest in Uptown Charlotte.

CLT Host 2020 Says Officials With The City Of Jacksonville Confirm That The Republican National Convention Is Moving To Jacksonville, F.L.

The Charlotte 2020 Host Committee says the City of Jacksonville has confirmed that the Republican National Convention is moving from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Jacksonville, Florida.

Judge Orders N.C. Track With Large Crowds To Stop Races

A North Carolina judge on Thursday ordered a small stock-car track to halt racing after state health officials declared large weekend crowds at recent races violated an executive order by Gov. Roy Cooper designed to halt the spread of COVID-19.