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Subcontractor Responsible For 7-Foot Hole That Trapped Man

Charlotte Area Transit officials say a subcontractor is responsible for digging a hole a man fell into near construction for the Blue Line Extension.

Kerrick Trial: Opening Statements Set For Monday

Opening statements should start Monday in the criminal trial for CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick. He's charged with voluntary manslaughter in the 2013 shooting death of Jonathan Ferrell.

Rock Hill Woman Accused Of Hiding Pregnancy, Burying Child In Backyard

Police say a Rock Hill woman hid her pregnancy from her family and buried her child in her backyard after he died.

Water Shortage Guidelines in Bessemer City

Due to the lack of rain, Bessemer City has initiated stage 1 water shortage guidelines.

GoFundMe Account Set Up For Officer Wes Kerrick Raises Over $10K In 6 Days

A GoFundMe account set up to support Officer Wes Kerrick and his family has received over $12,500 in donations.

A Spunky Three Year is Ready to Take Over the World

Two brothers who have the potential to take over the world have to be America's cutest Mayor and Mayor candidate.

Tea Parties Aren't Just For Kids Anymore

Summer is the perfect time to get out and get together with friends, so why not set a theme and make your gathering one to remember.

Rowan County Man Arrested For Safe Cracking

Deputies arrested a man for stealing a large gun case full of guns from a home in Stanly County.

Mary C. Curtis Discusses The Diversity Of The Kerrick Trial Jury

The jury in the Wes Kerrick case has been seated, including four white women, two African American women, two Hispanic men, three white men, and one African American man.

Wilson's Water Safety Week: Day 3 at Vista Villa Apartments

Day 3 of Wilson's Water Safety Week finds him visiting the kids and instructors at the pool at Vista Villa Apartments.

Man Rescued After Falling Into A Seven Foot Hole

Charlotte Fire Department responded to a "confined space rescue" call just before 7:30 this morning in the University area.

The Snark Report with Derek James: Deflating, Inflating, Singing and Swinging

Tom Brady's deflategate continuing saga, Kim K 's expanding belly and a happy big spender.

Win Tickets To Enchanted Kingdom Plus A Planet Earth Box Set!

Join our text club by sending WCCBVIP to 45548 and you could win a 4-pack of tickets to see Enchanted Kingdom 3D, plus a $25 gift card for snacks AND a Special Edition Planet Earth box set!

Miles Makes Panthers Move-In Easy Task

Veteran equipment manager discusses behind the scene tasks to get Carolina Panthers ready for camp on Friday in Spartanburg.

Edge On Demand: Tom Brady, Jen Wilter & Conan O'Brien

Tom Brady's suspension is upheld, the NFL gets its first female coach, and Conan O'Brien is accused of stealing jokes...

Edge On The Clock: Bad Kids Get Richer

Parents, do you have a little rugrat that loves to disobey you? If so, there is some good news about their bad behavior.

The Edgitators: Should Brady Appeal In Court?

Should Tom Brady fight the NFL suspension in court? The Edgitators battle it out...

Catawba County Family Victims of 'Swatting'

Terrifying moments for a local family after a prank call leads a SWAT team to show up at their front door. Police call the prank swatting. Investigators are still trying to trace where the call came from.

Kerrick Trial: Final Juror Seated

The 12th juror was seated Tuesday; four alternates are still needed. As WCCB Charlotte's Amy Cowman reports, emotions are running high for all those involved.