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McGuire Nuclear Station Sirens Inadvertenly Sounded, Officials Say

Emergency management officials says a silent test of the McGuire Nuclear Station sirens inadvertenly sounded at full volume.

At Lunar New Year, Desserts Can Be Customary or 'Cute-ified'

Unlike Thanksgiving, when pie is a given at many households, desserts and confections at Lunar New Year are as varied as the Asian diasporas around the world that celebrate it.

Overturned Tanker on Brookshire Boulevard Near I-485 Ramp

The outbound lanes on Brookshire Boulevard near I-485 are currently closed due to an overturned tanker.

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704 HS Highlight Podcast - Episode 4: The Cannon School Varsity Girls Basketball Coach And Players

In this episode of the 704 HS Highlight Podcast, Jeff Taylor is joined by Kelvin Drakeford, the Head Coach of the Lady Cougars basketball team and several of his players.

Lesion Removed from Jill Biden's Eyelid was Non-Cancerous

A lesion removed by surgeons last week from first lady Jill Biden’s left eyelid was a non-cancerous growth, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, physician to President Joe Biden, said Wednesday.

Checkers And Queen City Audio Video & Appliances Join Forces For Chopped Challenge

Checkers players, Riley Nash, Logan Hutsko, and Dominic Franco squared off in the Chopped Challenge cooking competition presented by Queen City Audio Video & Appliances. Players were tasked with making a meal for a panel of judges, including WCCB's Kelli Bartik.

Flavored Cannabis Marketing is Criticized for Targeting Kids

As cannabis shops proliferate across the country, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake.

Charlotte Guard LaMelo Ball Sprains Ankle Again Against Rockets

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball left Wednesday night's game against the Houston Rockets after spraining his left ankle again.

Do My Job: Minit Maids

WCCB Charlotte's Lauren McDonald gets a crash course in how to be a professional cleaner with Charlotte's longest running local cleaning business, Minit Maids.

Bank Of America And Zelle Money Transfer Delay

'Where's My Money'? Thousands Of Bank Of America Customers Complain Of Account Issues, Negative Balances

Bank of America posted a message on its app notifying some customers that Zelle transactions may be delayed in posting.

Mother Of Myers Park High Student Takes The Stand In Sexual Assault Trial

Jane Doe's mother took the stand on Wednesday to testify about the alleged rape and kidnapping of her daughter in 2015.

Charlotte Knights Unveil Plan For Pub At Truist Field

A new pub is coming to Truist Field this summer.

No One Hurt After Matthews Shooting

Police say they were called to Tall Pines Lane regarding a man firing a handgun at another man.

Threat Phoned Into Matthews Elementary Traced Back To Juvenile In Texas

The Matthews Police Department says the threat was left on a voicemail at the school over the holiday weekend.

CMS To Hold Public Sessions On 2023 Comprehensive Review

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools wants to hear feedback from the public on how to spend capital funding.

AP Sources: Panthers Interview Evero For Head Coaching Job

The Carolina Panthers interviewed Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for their head coaching position on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the situation.

CMPD: Juvenile Suspect Grazed By Bullet While Attempting To Steal Vehicle

Police say a citizen fired a shot into the car and at the juvenile suspect during the attempted theft.

1st Black Woman Serving In North Carolina Legislature Dies

Annie Brown Kennedy, an attorney who was the first Black woman to serve in the North Carolina General Assembly, has died at age 98, a family member said.