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White House: Trump Picks Deputy Chief Of Staff To Lead DHS

President Donald Trump will nominate his deputy chief of staff, Kirstjen Nielsen, as his next secretary of Homeland Security, the White House announced Wednesday.

NCAA To Form Commission In Response To Bribery Scheme

The NCAA said it will form a commission to study the inner workings of college basketball in response a federal investigation into bribery and fraud that rocked the sport and implicated several assistant coaches.

2 Charged In Salisbury Drug Investigation

Police have charged two suspects after they seized trafficking amounts of heroin and cocaine during a search Wednesday.

Police Seek Assistance Identifying Family Dollar Armed Robbery Suspect

Detectives are looking for a suspect who is wanted for robbing a west Charlotte Family Dollar.

Charlotte Chamber Announces 2017 Economic Growth Award Winners

The Charlotte Chamber is excited to announce the winners of this year’s Economic Growth Awards.

NASA Using Asteroid’s Close Flyby To Test Warning Network

NASA is using an asteroid’s close flyby to test Earth’s warning network for incoming space rocks.

Hotel Worker Warned Of Shooter Before Las Vegas Massacre

A maintenance worker said Wednesday he told hotel dispatchers to call police and report a gunman had opened fire with a rifle inside Mandalay Bay before the shooter began firing from his high-rise suite into a crowd at a nearby musical performance.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Wilkinson Blvd Shut Down Due To Gas Leak

Police say Wilkinson Boulevard is shut down between Stafford Drive and North Josh Birmingham Parkway through rush hour due to a natural gas leak.

In Historic Change, Boy Scouts To Let Girls In Some Programs

Embracing a historic change, the Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday plans to admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting next year and to establish a new program for older girls using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts.

Police To Arrest 10 People In LSU Fraternity Pledge's Death

One of the ten people facing hazing charges in the death of a LSU fraternity pledge after a night of drinking, is from Charlotte.

Man Charged In N. Tryon 7-Eleven Armed Robbery

A man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of a Charlotte 7-Eleven, this week.

Sheriff: Four-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shoots, Kills Grandfather

A North Carolina sheriff says a 4-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his grandfather.

Puerto Ricans Leave For U.S. Mainland As Storm Woes Linger

Lourdes Rodriguez fled Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria filled her home in the northern town of Vega Baja with mud, ruining mattresses and other belongings. She thought it would be a short stay with her daughter in Florida, but three weeks later there’s still no power or water back home.

Burke County After School Daycare Employee Charged With Punching Child In The Face

An after school daycare employee is facing serious charges after investigators say he punched a 9-year-old in the face.

#Trending: Terry Crews Speaks Out on Sexual Assault & US Fails to Qualify for World Cup

Actor Terry Crews speaks out about his experience with sexual assault. And U.S. will not be heading to the World Cup!

Derek Chats with the New Stars of 'Dynasty'

CW Premiere week is underway!

MGM Expresses Doubt About Police Timeline

There's a new wrinkle this morning in the investigation into the Las Vegas massacre.

Harvey Weinstein Scandal Continues to Grow

Reports of sexual harassment and even rape continue to swirl around Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

California Wildfires Reduces Years-Long Dreams to Embers

Jose Garnica worked for more than two decades to build up his dream home that was reduced to ashes in a matter of minutes by the deadly firestorm striking Northern California.

CMS Defends Lack of Transparency After Closing Elementary School in South Charlotte

We now know why CMS closed an elementary school for the day Tuesday. Police now say a Michigan man had threatened to kill his ex-wife, who works at the school. Parents and neighbors contacted WCCB Charlotte, concerned about the district's lack of transparency.