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Missing West Charlotte Teen Found

UPDATE: Police say they found Sedillo around 11:45pm Monday.

Supreme Court Steps Back from NC Voting Law

Disapproving voters called it the most restrictive voter law in the country

Local Breweries File Lawsuit With The State Over Sale Limits

The Olde Mecklenburg and NoDa Breweries have filed a lawsuit with the state claiming sale limitations are unconstitutional.

Health Officials: Opioid Crisis Worsening In NC

The opioid crisis in North Carolina is growing after the state saw a 73% spike in opioid-related deaths over a 10 year period.

Tomorrow Voters Will Decide The GOP Candidate For The SC 5th Congressional District Race

On Tuesday, voters will head to the polls to decide which Republican candidate will represent their party in the 5th Congressional District race.

Garinger High School Student Tased after Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend

A 17-year-old Garinger High School student is in jail, accused of domestic violence. Police say he assaulted his 16-year-old girlfriend on campus and then attacked school resource officers who tried to stop him.

New CMS Superintendent Says No Need To Delay Student Assignment Plan

The incoming superintendent of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools spoke only to WCCB, and says there is no need to delay the student assignment plan.

US: Syria Is Burning Bodies To Hide Proof Of Mass Killings

The United States accused Syria on Monday of executing thousands of imprisoned political opponents and burning their bodies in a crematorium to hide the evidence.

Super Bowl-Style Halftime Coming To College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff is bringing a Super Bowl-style halftime show to the national championship game without bumping the marching bands.

Charlotte Bloods Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Lake Wylie Murders Appeals Sentence

Two Charlotte members of the Bloods gang will spend the rest of their lives in prison for the murders of a Lake Wylie couple.

Monroe Man Now Facing Over 50 Felony Sex Crime Charges

A 68-year-old man is facing 30 additional felony sex crime charges involving victims dating back to the mid 1970's.

Albemarle Man Charged After Stealing Handgun, Running From Police

Police have arrested and charged a man they say threw a stolen handgun out of his car and then led officers on a chase Sunday afternoon.

Schools Face Vexing Test: Which Kids Will Sexually Attack?

The children who sexually assault other children may be the popular jocks, the loners or anyone in between. There is no typical attacker, no way for schools to predict who might inflict that kind of torment on a classmate.

Garinger High Student Arrested For Assaulting Girlfriend, Officers On Campus

Police say a Garinger High School student has been arrested for assaulting his girlfriend and two officers on campus.

Brotha Fred Makes Special Appearance On WCCB News Edge

Brotha Fred is back for a special appearance on The Edge.

‘Deadwood’ Actor Powers Boothe Dies at 68

Powers Boothe, the character actor known for his villain roles in TV’s “Deadwood,” and in the movies “Tombstone,” ″Sin City” and “The Avengers,” has died. He was 68.

Smart App: Goodreads

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North Korea: New Long-Range Missile Can Carry Heavy Nuke

North Korea on Monday boasted of a successful weekend launch of a new type of “medium long-range” ballistic rocket that can carry a heavy nuclear warhead. Outsiders also saw a significant technological jump, with the test-fire apparently flying higher and for a longer time period than any other such previous missile.