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Three Suspects Charged In 2017 Homicide Case

CMPD has charged three suspects in connection to the December 2017 death of 23-year-old Kenneth Edwards.

Major Opioid Maker To Pay For Overdose-Antidote Development

A company whose prescription opioid marketing practices are being blamed for sparking the addiction and overdose crisis says it’s helping to fund an effort to make a lower-cost overdose antidote.

Student Arrested For Having Loaded Gun At Northwestern High School

Police say they arrested a Northwestern High School student for having a loaded gun on campus.

Florence Becomes First Major Hurricane Of Atlantic Season

Florence has become the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season as it moves on a path that could take it toward Bermuda.

Davidson Neighbors on Alert After Attempted Child Abduction

A 12-year-old Davidson boy says a man tried to lure him into a car. It happened as the boy was walking a dog Monday morning.

Dozens Gathered In Charlotte To Protest The Supreme Court Nominee

Protesters say they want to lift up their voices to get the attention of lawmakers in Raleigh and Washington, but Mecklenburg County GOP leaders say they need to leave the chanting at home.

One Person Seriously Injured After Shooting In North Charlotte

Police are investigating a shooting in NoDa that left one person seriously injured.

Police: Couple Charged After Man Found Beaten To Death At Used Car Lot

A Lincoln County couple has been charged with killing a man found dead in a used car parking lot early Tuesday morning.

Seventh Annual Kitty Cabaret

The Seventh Annual Kitty Cabaret, an artistic showcase and charitable event raising funds for two local animal welfare organizations, will take place on Saturday, September 8th at 7PM at Petra’s located in Plaza Midwood.

Seven Pit Bull Puppies Found Burned Alive Inside Pin Behind York County Home

Investigators are trying to determine what caused a fire that left seven pit bull puppies dead over the weekend.

Rising's Derek James Competes On Disney Channel's Nintendo Switch Family Showdown

WCCB News Rising's co-host Derek James and his family were selected to compete at Disney Channel's Nintendo Switch Family Showdown in Los Angeles.

911 Call Released About Missing Baby Later Found With Woman Seen Walking In And Out Of Traffic On I-77

A woman seen walking in and out of traffic with a baby on I-77, in Iredell County, has been charged with kidnapping after authorities say she abducted the baby from her boyfriend's family in Charlotte.

US Factories Grew At Faster Pace In August

U.S. factories grew at a faster pace in August as American industry continues to show robust health.

Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Deal Prompts Flurry Of Debate Online

An endorsement deal between Nike and Colin Kaepernick is prompting a flood of debate online as sports fans react to the apparel giant backing an athlete known mainly for starting a wave of protests among NFL players of police brutality, racial inequality and other social issues.

Furniture Row Racing Closing A Year After NASCAR Title

Saying it cannot find enough funding to remain competitive, Furniture Row Racing announced Tuesday it will close its doors at the end of season, one year after Martin Truex Jr. won the maverick Colorado-based team its first NASCAR championship.

Granite Falls Man Accused Of Sex Crimes Involving A Minor

A Burke County man is facing charges after investigators say he was soliciting photos and carrying on a sexual relationship with a juvenile.

Police Chase Ends After Serious Crash In Harrisburg

A police chase ended in a serious crash involving a police vehicle in Harrisburg.

Singer Kneels While Performing National Anthem at Charlotte Independence Game

Lots of reaction after a Charlotte man took a knee while performing the National Anthem at Saturday night's Charlotte Independence game.

Chaos Marks Start Of Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing

Quarreling and confusion marked the start of the Senate’s confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday, with Democrats trying to block the proceedings because of documents being withheld by the White House. Protesters also disrupted the proceedings.