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Police Investigating Homicide On Scaleybark Road

CMPD investigating Friday night homicide on Scaleybark Road

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide in the 1100 block of Scaleybark Road, near East Woodlawn Road.

Council To Consider Hiring Fare Inspectors For Light Rail

Charlotte City Council to consider hiring fare inspectors for CATS light rail trains

On Monday, Charlotte City Council will also look at beefing up fare enforcement on CATS light rail trains.

Charlotte City Council to select interim mayor on Monday

On Monday, Charlotte City Council will select an interim mayor. They'll choose from five finalists.

Sparkhouse Uptown grand opening; a place where young adults can take ideas and turn them into income

Sparkhouse Uptown provides spaces to give youth access to tools, technology, and mentorship programs intended to spark economic mobility.

Celebrating Juneteenth At Harvey B. Gantt Center

Celebrating Juneteenth at the Harvey B. Gantt Center in Uptown

Families had a chance not just to celebrate, but to learn more about Juneteenth at the Harvey B. Gantt Center in Uptown on Friday.

Juneteenth Art Fest celebrates creativity, culture and community

Organizers say the free event is a celebration of creativity, culture, and community.

Bishop Wants Parents To Step Up To End Teen Takeovers

Local faith leader calls on parents to do more to control their kids

The faith community is speaking out after dangerous teen takeovers. Bishop Amere May is calling for accountability from parents for their kids behavior.

CMPD makes arrest in deadly Uptown Charlotte stabbing

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have made an arrest after a deadly stabbing in Uptown Charlotte last week. 51-year-old David Lawrence is charged with murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon.

Cleveland Co. Sheriff's Office says its busted a local drug ring

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office says it's busted up a drug ring operating within the county.

Ntsb Prelim Report Released In Deadly Bus Crash

NTSB report: Bus traveled almost half a mile before stopping in deadly wreck

The National Transportation Safety Board has released the preliminary results of its investigation into a deadly crash involving a bus headed from New York City to Charlotte

Cms Supt Says She Doesn't Know Why She's Being Investigated

CMS Superintendent releases 2nd statement: "I have not been told what...prompted this review"

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill is speaking out again. It comes two days after the school board put her on paid leave pending the outcome of what it calls "an investigation involving administrative and operational oversight."

Massive tree falls onto home, damages roof and windows

Part of a huge tree came crashing down onto a home in Plaza Midwood Friday morning, as storms rolled through the Queen City.

Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff

President Donald Trump has now endorsed both Republican candidates for governor in South Carolina.

This weekend on WCCB: Charlotte Crown takes on Greensboro & Savannah

The Charlotte Crown hits the court this weekend for two exciting matchups!

Despite Christian Pulisic’s absence, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round

The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.

North Carolina going for 1st national title in baseball in CWS finals against surging Sooners

North Carolina will be going for its first national championship in baseball when it faces Oklahoma in the College World Series finals.

Motorcyclist killed in Hickory crash

Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcyclist in Hickory.

World Cup ticket buyers are left stranded as resale purchases fall through

The World Cup has been delivering thrills on the pitch, but fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders canceled at the last minute and hours spent trying to sort out problems between FIFA’s ticketing system and outside resale platforms.