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Tesla Starts Community College Courses To Train Technicians

Electric car maker Tesla Inc. is fostering community college training programs for what could be new blue-collar jobs as mechanics for the growing number of battery-powered vehicles.

85-Year-Old Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child In Iredell County

Investigators say an 85-year-old man is facing sexual assault charges in Statesville.

Man Charged With Shooting Grandfather In Shelby

Police say a man has been charged with shooting his grandfather in Shelby.

Controversial Comedian Coming to Charlotte

A comedian who made controversial comments about transgender women over the summer is now taking heat in Charlotte before his scheduled performance at The Comedy Zone this weekend. The owner of The Comedy Zone tells WCCB: the show must go on.

ONLY ON WCCB: Parents Say School Waited Too Long To Tell Them About Violent Online Threat

ONLY ON WCCB: Parents, outraged after they say their kids' school delayed telling them about a violent online threat. The anonymous post threatened violence at Mountain Island Charter School in Gaston County. WCCB Charlotte went to school leaders, and asked why it took them so long to notify parents about the post.

Charlotte One Step Closer To Decision On Eastland Mall

Developers gave city council members four options Monday, and East Charlotte residents showed up to hear the plans.

Suspect Accused Of Shooting Grandfather In Custody After A Nearly 8-Hour Standoff With Police

The man accused of shooting his grandfather Monday afternoon and then barricading himself inside a home is now in custody.

Skimming Device Found On Maiden Gas Pump

Police are investigating after a credit card skimming device was found on a gas pump Monday morning.

WCCB Volunteers At The Big Spring Clean

WCCB and several other volunteers helped pick up trash in the Charlotte area for The Big Spring Clean.

CLT Expects Big Crowds This Week for Spring Break Travel

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is expecting large crowds beginning Thursday due to spring break travel. Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead, be prepared and arrive early.

Carolina Panthers Re-Sign Guard Amini Silatolu

The Carolina Panthers have reportedly re-signed unrestricted free agent guard Amini Silatolu to a one-year contract.

Body Cam Footage Released Of Deadly 2017 Officer-Involved Shooting Of Armed Man At Huntersville Hospital

Huntersville Police Department has released the body camera video from the fatal September 2017 officer-involved shooting of a Florida Hurricane Irma evacuee at Novant Health Huntersville.

Sale Of Snack Company Snyder's-Lance Could Close Soon

The maker of Lance peanut butter sandwich crackers and Snyder's of Hanover pretzels is set to be taken over by one of the largest U.S. packaged food companies.

Lowe's Chairman and CEO Niblock is retiring

Lowe's Chairman and CEO Robert A. Niblock is retiring.

President Of Charlotte Non-Profit Charged With Assault On A Female

The president and CEO of a Charlotte non-profit is facing assault on a female charges.

Traffic Violation Leads To Major Heroin Bust In Iredell County

Investigators say a traffic violation lead to a major heroin bust in Iredell County.

Accident Closes Three Lanes On I-77 South Near Sunset Road

Authorities say three lanes of I-77 south in Charlotte are closed due to an accident near Exit 16, Sunset Road.

Carolina Energy Open Season With 64-25 Win Over Triangle Torch

Charlotte's new arena football team, the Carolina Energy, kicked off their inaugural season with a 64-25 win over the Raleigh based Triangle Torch.

Dwight Howard Has 23 Rebounds, Hornets Hold Off Mavs 102-98

Dwight Howard had 23 rebounds and 18 points to cap an eventful four days and the Charlotte Hornets held off the Dallas Mavericks 102-98 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.