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RECALL: Flour Recall Due to E. Coli Concerns

General Mills announced Friday that it is expanding its voluntary flour recall.

Deadly Accident in Stanly County

North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers are investigating after a deadly crash in Stanly County.

Officer Charged with Stealing Several Firearms

Back in March, Rowan County Detectives began an investigation into the theft of several firearms from 5560 Sam Broadway Loop, Kannapolis. As the investigation proceeded, detectives narrowed their focus to Timmy Blake Hunter, a family member of the victim.

Zell or Zilch: 4th of July Fun

Summer Gear for Sand, Surf and Sun.

Downing Victim Identified, Search Underway for Missing Boater

Steele Creek emergency crews were reportedly dispatched to sinking boat witha missing person Friday morning.

One Person Shot in West Charlotte

Charlotte, NC -- CMPD is working to solve a shooting in West Charlotte. The victim was shot just a little bit before 5 Friday morning on Tacoma Street which is near Mulberry Church Road. The victim was taken to the…

CMPD Looking For Suspect in Hit and Run

Charlotte, NC -- CMPD needs your help finding a hit and run driver who hit a pedestrian in Southwest Charlotte. Investigators tell WCCB the victim was walking along S. Tryon Street and Sandy Porter Road around 10:30 Thursday night when…

Holiday crowd expected at Ramsey Creek Beach

It was a slow Thursday at Ramsey Creek Park Beach, only about 30 people on a beach which on weekends packs up to 500.

CDC: Whitewater Filter System Inadequate

CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Mecklenburg County Health Department is still working to find out what the U.S. National Whitewater Center can do to prevent another brain eating amoeba death. There are five more…

Charlotte 4th of July Fireworks Deemed Extraordinary Event

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Thousands of people gathering to celebrate the USA and watch 4th of July fireworks. For many it's a big party. For others, it could be an opportunity to strike out…

Man Pleads Guilty To Murder Near Elementary School

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Montez McLaurin accepted a plea deal today, which allowed him to avoid the death penalty. Prosecutors say McLaurin shot angel Carlton near Lawrence Orr Elementary in December of 2015. Carlton's family…

Amoebic Infection: What to Know

An Ohio teen who recently visited the U.S. National Whitewater Center has died from an Amoebic infection. Here is what to know about the infection:

Charlotte House Fire Under Investigation

A house fire in northwest Charlotte is being investigated as a possible arson.

Woman Charged with Breaking Into Elderly Woman's Home

A Lincoln County woman has been charged with breaking into her elderly neighbor’s home.

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TRAFFIC: I-85 Construction Over Holiday Weekend

Drivers planning to travel on I-85 for the holiday weekend should be aware of delays due to construction.

Portion of Independence Blvd to Close

A portion of Independence Boulevard/U.S. 74 will close temporarily while crews complete utility work.

Health Officials Provide Update On U.S. National Whitewater Center Water Testing

Health officials gave an update on the U.S. National Whitewater Center water testing.

Pentagon Lifting Ban On Transgender People Serving Openly In Military

The Pentagon is poised to announce new rules allowing transgender individuals to serve openly in the U.S. military, amid concerns from senior military leaders who believe the department is moving too fast and has yet to resolve many details, U.S. officials told The Associated Press.