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Police: Man arrested after stealing, wrecking patrol car

A man is in custody today after police say he stole and wrecked an officer's patrol car early Friday morning.

Charlotte Rings In 2016

Just hours away from the official start of the new year, thousands of people packed Uptown.

Gaston Co. Murder Suspect Arrested in Charlotte

A man was found dead in the trunk of a burning car in Gaston County. CMPD has arrested a suspect, saying the murder happened here in Charlotte.

Road Washes Away, Traps Residents

A big chunk of Brook Forest Drive collapsed under Wednesday night's intense rains.

Flooding Left Crawl Spaces, Homes Soaked

The rain from Wednesday may be gone, but plenty of people still have messes to clean up because of all the flooding. Restoration professionals say don't under estimate the damage water under your home can cause.

Police: Body found in Gaston Co. may be connected to Charlotte shooting

A body found in a burning vehicle in Gaston County may be connected to a shooting in Charlotte, according to police.

Medic: 2 taken to hospital after South Charlotte shooting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to a shooting Thursday morning in South Charlotte.

Rains Cause Flooding at Albemarle Shopping Center

The shopping center was evacuated as water surged into store fronts, but the possible source of that water may be more problematic than a flooded creek.

Charlotte Flood Threatens Homes, Communities

The Red Cross Disaster Team had to help Charlotte families flooded out of their homes Wednesday.

Gastonia Residents Rescued from Rising Flood Waters

Crowder's Creek flooded fast Wednesday morning, causing an early wake up call for residents at Woodland Acres mobile home park in Gastonia.

Man Waits to Help Stranded Drivers

More than a dozen roads were closed in Cabarrus County Wednesday night. We met a man who made it his personal mission to protect drivers at one creek crossing.

Rain Doesn't Stop Belk Bowl Fans

Tens of thousands of fans tried to stay dry under umbrellas and ponchos, but if they planned to root on NC State or Mississippi State from inside Bank of America Stadium, they had to leave the umbrellas behind.

Man Wanted for Lancaster Murder Arrested 1 Year Later

It's taken more than a year, but a man wanted for murdering his girlfriend in Lancaster is in jail.

Flooding Causing Issues in the Charlotte Area

Scattered heavy rain continues to fall today. Thunderstorms have rolled through the area as well. Flood watches have been upgraded to warnings for the Piedmont, and the Foothills through 5:15 pm.

Bill Cosby Is Charged With Sexually Assaulting a Woman

Bill Cosby was charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting a woman at his home 12 years ago - the first criminal charges brought against the comedian out of the torrent of allegations that destroyed his good-guy image as America's Dad.

One of World's Smallest Surviving Babies Born in Charlotte

One of the world's smallest surviving babies has been born right here in Charlotte at Carolinas Medical Center. The little girl was delivered via emergency c-section 14 weeks early.

CMPD Monitoring Belk Bowl, NYE from Air and Ground

The city has declared the Belk Bowl, Fan Fest and New Year's Eve extraordinary events. That gives police more power to searching anyone they say is suspicious.

Gastonia Family Mourns 21-Month-Old Riley

Heartbreaking news for a Gaston County family. A toddler struck in a hit and run accident at her home has died from her extensive injuries. Police say they've identified the driver, but no charges have been filed.

Tornado Leaves Trail of Damage in Union County

The National Weather Service confirms an EF-0 tornado touched down in southern Union County Monday night. Neighbors tell WCCB Charlotte's Marvin Beach it came out of nowhere and took only seconds to leave behind a trail of damage.