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The 600 Festival's "Drive Into Summer" Slate Of Events Starts May 3rd

The 600 Festival's "Drive Into Summer" events are coming up and will provide entertainment for the whole family.

Panthers Will Not Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On DT Vernon Butler

The Carolina Panthers have declined to pick up the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Vernon Butler’s rookie contract.

Hurricanes Beat Islanders 5-2, Take 3-0 Series Lead

The Carolina Hurricanes put an old goalie in net and welcomed back their teenage draft pick. With the game tied, another young star set up their graying captain’s go-ahead goal.

#Trending: BBMAs Highlights, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner Get Married & The 'Arya Challenge'

The Billboard Music Awards, Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner get married in Vegas and a Game of Thrones internet challenge called the 'Arya Challenge!'

NC Lawmaker Tries for 4th Time to Close Sex Consent Law Loophole

North Carolina is still the only state where no doesn't always mean no. That is based on a 1979 law, and it sounds nuts, says one North Carolina lawmaker. Now, he's trying, for the fourth time, to fix it.

UNCC Shooting Victim's "Sacrifice Saved Lives"

Six victims were all at various stages of their college careers. Some were finishing up their first year, others finishing their final class. All of them were sitting in class when the shooting started.

Teachers From Charlotte & Across the State Rally in Raleigh

Teachers from across the state hope lawmakers have heard their message. Thousands marched to the Capitol to take their demands to lawmakers. WCCB Charlotte's Marvin Beach spent the day with teachers at the rally in Raleigh.

WATCH: Niner Nation Unites At Vigil Honoring Those Killed, Wounded During Tragic Shooting

Thousands of people packed into Halton Arena Wednesday evening to honor the students who were killed and wounded in a shooting on UNC Charlotte's campus Tuesday afternoon.

UNC Charlotte Chancellor Releases Letter Honoring Those Killed In Tuesday Shooting

"For all of us, they were fellow members of Niner Nation, and we will learn and forever remember their names and their legacy."

CMPD Chief Kerr Putney Says Victim Saved Lives By Tackling Suspect In UNC Charlotte Shooting

Officials from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, UNC Charlotte and the City of Charlotte held a joint media briefing Wednesday to discuss the shooting that happened on the UNC Charlotte campus.

Families Of Students Killed On UNC Charlotte Campus Release Statements

The families of Riley Howell and Ellis Reed Parlier, the two UNC Charlotte students' killed in the campus shooting Tuesday, have released statements.

Officials Still Investigating Cause Of Warehouse Fire In Statesville

Officials are still trying to determine the cause of a warehouse fire in Statesville.

#Trending: 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' Saquon Barkley Surprises Make-A-Wish Fan & Teen Breaks HS 100m Record

Police officer greets everyone, trailer for 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' Saquon Barkley surprises Make-A-Wish fan, high schooler breaks the 100m record, and Mizzou baseball team gets creative during interview.

One Dead Following Rowan County House Fire

An investigation is underway after one person was found dead following a house fire in Rowan County early Wednesday morning.

Mary Curtis: A Deadly Shooting at UNCC, and a City in Shock

WCCB political contributor, Mary Curtis, talks about what happened and what can be done to stop gun violence.

Dr. Tony: Common Mistakes People Make When Taking Vitamins

It's been debated for years: Do vitamins hurt or help your health? Dr. Tony breaks down the common mistakes people make when taking supplements.

Homicide Suspect In Custody After SWAT Standoff In Southwest Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says a homicide suspect is in custody after barricading themselves inside a southwest Charlotte home Tuesday afternoon.

Suspect Pleads Guilty In Hickory Murder Case

Officials say 57-year-old Glen McQuay plead guilty Tuesday to Second Degree Murder in the 2016 burning death of his former girlfriend, Stephanie Harvey.

LendingTree Moving HQ To New Spectrum Cos. South End Project

The Spectrum Companies announced Tuesday that LendingTree (Nasdaq: TREE), the nation’s largest online lending marketplace, will move its headquarters from Charlotte’s Ballantyne submarket to Spectrum’s new 5-acre mixed-use development in South End, on the doorstep of Uptown.