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Outdoor Burning Ban Issued For Mecklenburg County

The Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal's Office has issued a ban on all outdoor burning including, recreational fires and has canceled all burning permits.

Bojangles’ Master Biscuit Maker Challenge

The top 9 Bojangles' biscuit makers from across the southeast competed in Charlotte to be named the Bojangles' Master Biscuit Maker. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the challenge. The winner was…

Charlotte School Of Law Put On Probation

The Charlotte School of Law has been put on probation by the American Bar Association.

Holiday Events In Charlotte With Moira Quinn

CHARLOTTE, NC -- When it comes to family fun over the holidays you have plenty of options around Charlotte. Here are list of upcoming events: South End Tree Lighting Ceremony-…

Novant Health House Call: Antibiotic Resistance

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Antibiotics are valuable and life-saving therapies for patients with bacterial infections, but there are many illnesses that cannot be treated by antibiotics. The Centers for Disease Control and…

CMS Superintendent Ann Clark On The Latest With CMS

CMS Superintendent Ann Clark is back for her monthly date with us here on WCCB News Rising.

Suspect Arrested In Connection To Multiple Vehicle Thefts

A Burke County man suspected of stealing multiple vehicles throughout Caldwell County has been arrested.

Wildfire Threatens Homes Near South Mountains State Park

Fire crews are working around the clock to contain a wildfire near South Mountains State Park. It is now threatening homes in the Bob's Knob area.

NC Department of Labor fines Pineville Fire Department

The Pineville Fire Department is facing thousands of dollars in fines from the State Department of Labor. It comes nearly seven months after the death of volunteer firefighter Richard Sheltra.

CMS To Keep Students Inside As Air Quality Concerns Increase

Doctors in Charlotte say they are seeing more patients having breathing problems.

Fires Continue To Burn In Western North Carolina

Crews from multiple states are continuing efforts to battle nearly 20 wildfires burning throughout western North Carolina.

Charlotte Fire Cancels All Burn Permits And Bans All Outdoor Burning

Officials with Charlotte Fire Department announced Wednesday that all burning permits have been canceled and all outdoor burning, including recreational, has been banned.

Health Officials Confirm Rabid Cat Found In Waxhaw

Officials with the Union County Division of Public Health confirm a rabid cat was found Wednesday.

CMPD: Missing Person Found Safe

CMPD says Willie Taylor has been found safe and has been reunited with his family.

Service Arrangements Released For Former Billy Graham Crusades Music & Program Director, Cliff Barrows

Officials with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association confirm that 93-year-old Cliff Barrows, of Marvin, NC, has passed away.

CMS Advising Students Be Kept Inside Due To Air Quality

Charlotte Mecklenburg School system is advising schools to keep students indoors as much as possible in response to the poor air quality caused by the wildfires in western North Carolina.

Charlotte Under Code Red Air Quality Alert Wednesday

Nine wildfires are burning more than 40,000 acres in Western North Carolina. Smoke from those fires is drifting to Charlotte, making the air dangerous for some people to breathe.