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SCHP: One dead in motorcycle accident

South Carolina Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist died around 6 p.m. Friday night near Fort Mill, South Carolina.

CMPD investigating deadly crash on I-85

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that occurred on I-85 northbound at N. Graham Street at 1 a.m. Saturday.

CMPD: Bicyclist hit and killed in west Charlotte

A bicyclist was hit and killed Saturday in west Charlotte, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Food And Wine Weekend Raises Thousands For Charity

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Uncork, unwind, and start your weekend off with a good cause. Folks spent their friday night with WCCB News Rising's Derek James at the Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend! He hosted the…

Hundreds of Students Evacuated after Rock Hill Elementary School Fire

A scary scene at Richmond Drive elementary school in Rock Hill, South Carolina Friday.

Experts Analyze Surge Of Sex Crimes Charges

A local band director accused of inappropriate conduct with a student has resigned. He's the fifth person entrusted with taking care of children in our area charged with child sex crimes this week. The others: a pastor, an assistant principal, a teacher and a daycare worker. We're asking why there appear to be so many of these child sex abuse cases. We're also talking to experts to see what parents can do to protect their children.

I-77 Toll Opponents Plan Another Lawsuit

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Opponents of the I -77 toll lanes say they're planning another lawsuit to halt construction. The group "Widen I -77" rallied in cornelius today. In January a judge denied an injunction to…

Panthers Select Third Round NFL Draft Pick

West Virginia cornerback Daryl Worley said he fell in love with the Carolina Panthers in the pre-draft process.

Victim ID'd in Union County Plane Crash

Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly plane crash in Union County.

Panthers Select Second Round NFL Draft Pick

The Carolina Panthers selected their second round NFL draft pick on Friday night.

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Indian Trail Man Charged With Animal Cruelty

Officials say a man assaulted a woman and killed her dog during a domestic dispute.

5 Arrested for 3 Charlotte Burglaries

Police have charged five people for their involvement in three Charlotte burglaries.

Rock Hill Elementary School Catches Fire

Officials are on the scene of a fire at Richmond Drive Elementary school.

Missing 92-Year-Old Salisbury Man Found

A silver alert has been issued across the state for 92-year-old John Brooker.

Panthers Add To Defensive Line With First Round Draft Pick

The Carolina Panthers remained true to General Manager Dave Gettleman's philosophy Thursday night, by drafting defensive tackle Vernon Butler with the 30th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

A Chesterfield Band Director Admits To Inappropriate Relationship With Student

The Band Director at Chesterfield-Ruby Middle School is facing charges after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Body Found In Burke County Forest Confirmed To Be Man Missing Since April 18th

The Burke County Medical Examiner confirms the body found near Wilson's Creek is that of Richard Triplett, 56, who has been missing since April 18.

North Korea Sends Another US Citizen To Prison

North Korea on Friday sentenced a U.S. citizen of Korean heritage to 10 years in prison after convicting him of espionage and subversion, the second American it has put behind bars this year.

Investigators Look At Overdose In Prince Death

Investigators are looking into whether Prince died from an overdose and whether a doctor was prescribing him drugs in the weeks before he was found dead at his home in suburban Minneapolis, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

Protests Break Out As Trump Speaks In Southern Cal

Raucous crowds of protesters took to the streets in California as Donald Trump brought his Republican presidential campaign to conservative Orange County after sweeping the Northeast GOP primaries.