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Coastal storm moves closer

Rain chances are increasing for many on Sunday. Cool temperatures and breezy winds will end the weekend before beautiful weather returns next week.

Banana Ball coming back to Queen City

Banana Ball is coming back to the Queen City.

Measles cases hit record levels as outbreaks continue

Measles outbreaks across the nation, including one in South Carolina, continue to grow.

Fiery Halloween display goes viral

Halloween is near, and that means homeowners with festive decorating chops will be pulling out all the stops.

CMS pediatric therapist facing attempted murder charges

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee is facing attempted murder charges.

CMPD investigating deadly shooting at south Charlotte motel

CMPD is investigating a murder at a motel in south Charlotte.

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a steep recession and financial market chaos.

Rock Hill Police: Galleria Mall shooter acted in self-defense

Rock Hill Police say the person who shot a man at the Galleria Mall used his gun lawfully in self-defense following an assault.

Man dies after being hit by car in southwest Charlotte

A 23-year-old man was killed after being struck by an SUV while crossing a southwest Charlotte street.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | October 11th and October 12th

WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

The White House budget office says that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

Debris covers the ground and vehicles after a powerful blast ripped through a military explosives manufacturing plant in Hickman County, Tenn., on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.

Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple people dead and missing

A search is underway after a powerful explosion ripped through an explosives manufacturing plant in rural Tennessee.

Laura Carney finds healing through her father's bucket list

Author Laura Carney sat down with Taylor Miller to discuss her best-selling memoir, My Father's List: How Living My Dad's Dreams Set Me Free. The book chronicles her six-year journey completing the 54 goals her late father left behind.

Up 'n Adam: RenFest 2025

Adam Wurtzel went to the Carolina Renaissance Festival to get a glimpse at what attendees can experience.

How to fall into better sleep this season

As the days get shorter and stress levels rise, quality sleep becomes more important than ever.

Weekend trending wetter, watching developing coastal low

While most of the moisture remains well east of Charlotte, chances for scattered showers and storms are rising this weekend.

Families, Solicitors Calling For Judicial Reform In Sc

Families, solicitors calling for justice reform in SC

South Carolina families are calling for change after they say the justice system failed their deceased loved ones. Victims families are teaming up with prosecutors to point out problems in the courts.

Lenoir man charged with animal cruelty

A Lenoir man was arrested after officers found a horse tied to a tree behind his home.

South Piedmont Community College to Host 9th Annual Trunk or Treat

South Piedmont Community College will host its 9th Annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at the L.L. Polk Campus in Polkton.

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

Panthers running back Rico Dowdle says Cowboys' 32nd-ranked defense better 'buckle up' on Sunday

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle has sent a strong message to his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, after rushing for a career-best 206 yards against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.