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Trees Down On Rocky River Road In Harrisburg Photo Credit Eric Crack

Strong Storm Causes Power Outages In East Charlotte

More than 4,000 Duke Energy customers are without power after a strong storm brought down trees and power lines in east Charlotte.

60-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Salisbury Shooting

A 60-year-old has been arrested for fatally shooting a man in Salisbury Friday evening, according to deputies.

April 2022 Teacher Of The Month: Natalie Mead

Congratulations to our April 2022 Teacher of the Month winner, Natalie Mead. Mrs. Mead is a teacher at Weddington Middle School in Union County. She has been a teacher for over 17 years and she continues to teach her students with a full heart. Thank you for all you do Mrs. Mead!

Charlotte Independence Top the Table with 2-1 Win at Forward Madison FC

The Charlotte Independence claimed a 2-1 win on the road at Forward Madison FC on Saturday night to climb to the top of the USL League One table.

CMPD: 24-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Man Fatally Shot In Southwest Charlotte

A 24-year-old is facing a murder charge after a man was shot and killed in southwest Charlotte earlier this month, police say.

Bank Of America Raises Minimum Hourly Wage To $22

Bank of America announced Monday that it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $22 as a next step in the company’s plans to increase to $25 by 2025.

One Dead, Two Hurt After Shooting And Car Chase In Charlotte

One person is dead and two others are injured after a shooting and car chase that ended in northeast Charlotte early Monday morning.

Smart Shopper: 10% + No Registration Fee For Summer Camp At Joyful Sounds School Of Music & Arts

Joyful Sounds School of Music and Arts still has open availability! It’s perfect for those kids who love to sing, dance, and play instruments! Just mention WCCB’s Smart Shopper and get 10% off each week and for this month only, they are waiving registration fees.

Rios' Late Goal Lifts Charlotte Over Vancouver 2-1

Daniel Rios scored on a tap-in in the 85th minute to send Charlotte FC to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Fundraiser Held For Family Of Huntersville Mom Who Died From Rare Eye Cancer

The community is coming together to support the family of a Huntersville woman who recently died from a rare eye cancer. Jessica Boesmiller passed away last month, after a four year battle with Ocular Melanoma.

The Prices Are Dispalyed Above The Various Grades Of Gasoline Available At A Conoco Station Saturday May 21 2022 In Denver Ap Photodavid Zalubowski

Average US Gasoline Price Jumps 33 Cents To $4.71 Per Gallon

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 33 cents over the past two weeks to $4.71 per gallon.

Charlotte Becomes The First Certified Welcoming Place In The Southeast

The City of Charlotte announces its achievement in becoming the latest Certified Welcoming Place in the U.S and first in the Southeast.

Suspected Car Jacker Facing Attempts To Flee - Facing Charges

Deputies with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of theft of a diesel truck at a construction site on North Jim Minor Road on Saturday, May 21st.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing 69-Year-Old Man Possible Heading To Charlotte

A Sliver Alert has been issued for missing 69-year-old Blake Krause Of New Hanover County after he was last seen in Wilmington, N.C. It is believed he is heading to Charlotte.

Dulce Dreams Cafe

Pastry chef Norma Zuniga introduces Charlotte to a fun twist of on tradition Mexican dessert.

Detectives Charge Maiden Man With Operating Chop Shop

A Maiden, N.C. man has been charged with operating a chop shop after investigators discovered him to be in possession of 47 Catalytic Convertors, an estimated value of $40,000.

Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Fest Coming To Ballantyne's Backyard Saturday

Enjoy a vast selection of barbeque options, beer and bourbon sampling and live entertainment from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ballantyne's Backyard this Saturday, May 21st.

Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Fired Over Assault Charges

A Mecklenburg County Detention Center officer was fired Friday after being arrested for the second time on assault charges stemming from an off-duty incident at his home.