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Industrial Accident Leaves One Dead

Cramerton Police have responded to an industrial accident that occurred at a house under construction.

CMS Puts Hold On Transgender Bathroom Policy

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools put a temporary hold on allowing transgender students to use the bathroom or lock room based on their identity.

Doctors Say Zika Vaccines Worked On Monkeys, Hoping For Same Results In Humans

Three experimental Zika vaccines protected monkeys against infection from the virus, an encouraging sign as research moves into studies in people.

Ford Recalls 830K Vehicles Over Faulty Door Latches

Ford is recalling about 830,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Mexico because parts in the side door latches can break and the doors can open while the vehicles are moving.

Lincoln County Teacher Arrested For Soliciting Minor For Sex

Police say they arrested a teacher for trying to solicit a minor for sex.

Crest High School Secretary Charged With Having Sexual Relations With Students

A school secretary is facing charges of having sexual relations with two students at Crest High School.

Charlotte Man Charged With Providing Support to ISIS

Investigators say a Charlotte man has been arrested for conspiring to provide material support to the terrorist group ISIL.

Nike Is Dropping Its Golf Equipment Business

Nike is dropping its golf equipment business to focus on shoes and apparel.

Flash Flood Watch In Effect

Flash Flood Watch for the Piedmont to the Mountains through Friday at 8am.

Top 10 Spots for CMPD Service Calls

WCCB has learned the top 10 places CMPD officers were called to over the past 30 days.

Statesville Residents Assess Flood Damage

STATESVILLE, NC -- City crews will be checking the storm water drainage system in Statesville after Wednesday's flash flood. The drainage system took in massive amounts of water as Free Nancy Creek overflowed…

Health Officials Give Update On Whitewater Center

CHARLOTTE, NC-- The amoeba infected water from the Whitewater Center has been cleaned and discharged. Now County Commissioners want to know what's next. Health officials gave Commissioners an update tonight. The commission didn't vote…

County Leaders Look To Develop Old Charlotte Neighborhood

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Tonight, Mecklenburg County leaders want to get the community involved in developing Brooklyn Village. The land is the site of the former Brooklyn neighborhood, a mostly African-American community demolished in the…

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Warning Against Phone Scams

Matthews Fire & EMS Department are warning people of a scam to solicit donations over the phone.

SC Resident Contracts Rare Brain Infection

Doctors have confirmed that a South Carolina resident has contracted a extremely rare infection in the brain.

Rainfall causes stormwater runoff from coal pile at Rogers Energy Complex

Recent severe weather and heavy rainfall at the Rogers Energy Complex in Mooresboro, N.C. caused stormwater from the site’s coal pile to overflow and reach the Broad River.

Step-Grandfather Accused of Kidnapping Toddler

Authorities tell ABC Columbia that multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in a chase in Richland County for a suspect who allegedly kidnapped a 3-year-old child.