Local News

Tonight on WCCB NEWS

Check out the stories making headlines in Charlotte tonight.

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-85 Shut Down In Kannapolis After Wreck

A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a U-Haul truck has shut down I-85 southbound in Kannapolis.

Mineral Springs Man Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Burglary Suspect

The Mineral Springs homeowner who shot and killed a burglary suspect will not face criminal charges.

FDA Expands Zika Screening To All Us Blood Centers

The government told all U.S. blood banks Friday to start screening for Zika, a major expansion intended to protect the nation's blood supply from the mosquito-borne virus.

CMPD Officers Cleared In Chase That Ended In Shooting In Catawba County

The CMPD officers involved in a shooting in Catawba County have been cleared of any wrongdoing.

Suspect Wanted After Multiple Armed Robberies In North & South Carolina

Police are looking for an armed suspect they say has robbed stores in Gastonia, Cramerton, Kings Mountain, and Clover and Blacksburg, SC.

Two Suspects Wanted After Robbing A Pineville Burger King At Gunpoint

Police are still looking for the two men they say robbed a Burger King at gunpoint on July 25th.

Driver Charged In Fatal Chester County Accident

Officials say Alicia Hughes has been charged with Felony DUI Resulting In Death.

Tractor Trailer Accident Causes Major Slowdown On I-85

An accident involving two tractor trailers has traffic crawling on I-85 northbound near Little Rock Road.

Education Equity Focus for Charlotte Black Lives Matter

CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' student assignment review is leading to heated debate on educational equity in the district. Tonight, Charlotte Black Lives Matter held a forum aimed at pushing that topic to…

CMS, CMPD Preps For Back To School

CHARLOTTE, NC-- CMS students are back in class on Monday, and that means you may need to build in a little extra time for the morning and afternoon commute. CMPD officers will be…

State To Review Gaston County DSS

The state will investigate the Gaston County Department of Social Services, following the murder of Jordyn Dumont.

Tonight on WCCB NEWS @ 10

Check out the stories making headlines in Charlotte tonight.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Major Backups On I-85 After Wreck Near Belmont

A tractor trailer accident on I-85 near Belmont has three northbound lanes closed.

Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade Celebrates Record Attendance

Organizers say the Charlotte Pride Festival had a total 130,000 visitors over the course of the weekend. This is a nearly 10 percent increase from 2015.

Panthers' Tailgating Recycling Program Returns

The Panthers Tailgate Recycling Program is back for the 2016-2017 season.

Vermont Cancels Women's Basketball Game Against UNC Over HB2

The University of Vermont has cancelled their women's basketball game against UNC due to House Bill 2 according to Jeff Schulman, the school's athletic director.