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Union County Man Reported Missing

Union County Sheriff's deputies are trying to locate a 29-year-old man reported missing on Monday.

October Assault Victim Dies From Injuries, Suspect Charged

The victim of an assault that took place in October of 2018 has died from injuries. Police say the suspect is now charged with voluntary manslaughter.

Gov. Roy Cooper Delivers His 2nd State Of The State Address

Governor Cooper gave his second State of the State address Monday night, which praised North Carolinians’ determination to strengthen their schools, communities, economy, and health, and urged legislators to match that determination by expanding Medicaid and passing a robust school construction bond.

Hickory Man Sentenced For 2016 Assault With A Deadly Weapon Involving Law Enforcement Officer

A Hickory man will spend the next eight to 13 years in prison after being convicted of charges related to a 2016 shootout with a Catawba County deputy.

Authorities: R&B Star R. Kelly Released From Jail After Posting $100K Bail

R&B singer R. Kelly has been released from jail in Chicago, three days after being booked on charges alleging that he sexually abused four women, including three who were minors at the time.

Police Release 911 Call From Double Homicide At Home In Providence Country Club

Police say the man accused of killing two people, including a 15-year-old girl, has died from injuries he sustained due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Authorities: Kraft Visited Parlor For Sex On Day Of AFC Game

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft visited a Florida massage parlor for sex acts the night before and the morning of last month’s AFC Championship Game, which he attended in Kansas City, authorities said Monday in documents charging him with two misdemeanor counts of soliciting prostitution.

Trump Announces American Freed From Captivity In Yemen

President Donald Trump is announcing that American Danny Burch has been freed after 18 months of captivity in Yemen.

Fire Destroys Kannapolis Home

A home was destroyed after fire broke out at a home Monday morning.

Panthers Part Ways With Captain Munnerlyn and Mike Adams

The Carolina Panthers have released cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, the team announced Monday.

Fe•BREW•ary: Craft Beer Festivals Support Local Charities

Events like the Queen City Brewers Festival are helping give back to our community and to charities like ACEing Autism.

Panthers Re-Sign Running Back Elijah Hood

The Carolina Panthers have signed running back Elijah Hood to a one-year contract, the team announced. Hood was slated to become an exclusive rights free agent in March.

Black History Month: Local Philanthropists

As WCCB celebrates Black History Month, we talk to philanthropists Herb and Felicia Gray about how they raise money for local charities.

#Trending Oscar Moments, Taylor Swift Surprises Party & Father Mics Son During Hockey Practice

An upset at the Oscars for 'Best Actress,' Taylor Swift surprises fans at engagement party, hockey dad mic'd up his son during practice!

Pat McCrory Is Not Running For Congress

Former North Carolina Governor and Charlotte Mayor, Pat McCrory is not running for Congress in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District.

Family, Strangers Gather For Birthday Of Erica Parsons

Her disappearance made national headlines as witnesses described a life of torture before her murder.

15-Year-Old Boy Shot In North Charlotte; Three Teens Charged

A third teen has been charged after a 15-year-old boy was shot in north Charlotte Friday night.

CMPD Identifies One Victim In Shooting Near S. Charlotte Country Club

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified one of the victims in an overnight, south Charlotte shooting and says the second victim is a juvenile who they are currently not identifying.

R. Kelly Met Underage Girl While On Trial For Child Porn And Remains In Jail Pending 100k Payment

While on trial for child pornography in 2008, R. Kelly still found time to talk to fans, give autographs and to meet an underage girl he later invited to his home, according to prosecutors who depicted the R&B star as manipulative and sometimes violent.