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Dale Earnhardt Jr. To Miss New Hampshire Race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not compete in the July 17 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after experiencing concussion-like symptoms.

Wanted Man, Juharold Vann, Arrested

Juharold Vann, wanted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury, Interfering with Electronic Monitoring Device, and Damage to Property, was arrested Thursday.

Emmys 2016: And The Nominees Are...

Nominations for the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Thursday morning, as "Black-ish" star Anthony Anderson and "Gilmore Girls" star Lauren Graham announced 12 categories.

Social Media Post Lands Former Novant Health Employee in Hot Water

A Novant Health employee has been fired over a string of messages she posted on Facebook.

Court Will Consider Immediate Relief for Transgender People in HB2 Lawsuit

U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Schroeder will hear arguments on August 1st against House Bill 2.

Officer: Sex offender nabbed playing 'Pokemon Go' with kid

Authorities arrested an Indiana sex offender after they say a probation officer spotted him playing "Pokemon Go" with a 16-year-old boy on the county courthouse lawn.

One Person Shot In South Charlotte, Police On Scene

Medic confirms one person was shot at Axminster Court in south Charlotte this morning.

Carolinas HealthCare System Asks Pokemon Go Players To Stay Out Of Hospitals

Pokemon Go players are being asked to stay out of Carolinas HealthCare System's hospitals.

Couple Married on Fury 325 Giga Coaster | PHOTOS

Couple James Music and Cortni Bryant get married on Carowind's Fury 325 Thursday, June 14th

LGBT History lessons edging closer to California classrooms

After multiple delays, California education officials are moving to comply with the nation's first law requiring public schools to include prominent gay people and LGBT rights milestones in history classes.

Most drivers admit angry, aggressive behavior or road rage

Nearly 8 of every 10 U.S. drivers admit expressing anger, aggression or road rage at least once in the previous year, according to a survey released Thursday by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Fear Factor: Americans scared of their presidential options

The vast majority of Americans say they are afraid of at least one of the two major candidates — Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump — winning the White House, a remarkable finding that reflects an unsettled nation unhappy with its choice.

More establishment than celebrity in Trump convention lineup

There are war heroes, a casino mogul and even an underwear model, yet Donald Trump is relying heavily on his party's establishment to fill the speaking program for next week's Republican National Convention.

No Place Like Home for Matthews NFL Player

There seems to be no off season in the NFL these days, but Kendall Lamm makes time to make it home.

CDOT Releases Top Charlotte Car Crash Spots

The Charlotte Department of Transportation released the top 99 intersections for crashes in the city. Evidence of car crashes surround the intersection with the highest crash rate.

Horse's Death May Prompt New Ordinance

The horse's owner, Susanne Wright, tells WCCB that Union County Sheriff Eddie Cathey supports the idea to create a new ordinance that would address future similar incidents.

Family Sues CMS Over Claims of Repeated Bullying

A family is suing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, claiming the district did not protect their son from repeated bullying.

Cooper Vows to Repeal HB2 If Elected Governor

North Carolina Attorney General and Democratic candidate for Governor Roy Cooper says he wants the NBA to help repeal House Bill 2.

FULL INTERVIEW: Will Kennedy Talks to Kendall Lamm

Will Kennedy got the chance to sit down and talk with one local who made it to the NFL.

Hundreds Question CMPD Chief Putney

Concerned, some angry citizens of all races and ages packed Little Rock AME Zion Church to ask questions to CMPD Chief Kerr Putney and several fellow senior officers.