Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Overflow In South Charlotte Caused By Vandalism
Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow on Darcy Hopkins Drive in south Charlotte on Thursday, according to a news release.
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Burke County Deputy Returns To Duty After Viral TikTok Sparks Investigation
A Burke County Deputy has been cleared to return to work after a TikTok video surfaced showing the deputy choking a suspect until he appeared to be unconscious.
Firefighters Rescue 6 Kids From Burning Charlotte Home
Six children were rescued from a house fire in Charlotte that investigators blamed on a clothes dryer, firefighters said Friday.
South Carolina Health Officials Say 90% Of COVID-19 Cases, Deaths In June Were Among Unvaccinated Residents
Following an analysis that revealed the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the first two weeks of June were among residents who were not fully vaccinated, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
Three Suspects, Including Juvenile, Arrested For Fatally Shooting Man During Home Invasion In Gastonia
Three people, including a juvenile, were charged for the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man that happened during a targeted home invasion in Gastonia, according to police.
Hidden Gems Of CLT: Swirl
Custom cupcakes, cereal milkshakes and more! WCCB Charlotte’s Alexandra Elich visits Swirl in this week's Hidden Gems of CLT.
Air Quality Alert Continues Locally from Smoke from West Coast Wildfires
Air Quality Alert continues for areas west of I-77 Friday.
Local Veterinarians Face Overwhelming Demand For Animal Care Right Now
Demand is high and supply is low when it comes to making a veterinarian appointment for your pet. Vets across the country, and right here in Charlotte, are slammed and appointments are booking months in advance.
Senator Thom Tillis Cosponsoring A Bill Aimed To Increase Penalties For Robbing A Gun Store
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis co-sponsored the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2021. Lawmakers said the measure would strengthen the maximum penalties for firearm thefts from licensed gun dealers.
UNC Charlotte Sequencing Lab Detects Covid-19 Variants
A team of doctors in UNC Charlotte's Dept of Bioinformatics and Genomics detected cases of the Delta Variant in Mecklenburg County.
Health Officials Say 50% Of Eligible South Carolinians Have Been Vaccinated For COVID
Health officials say as of Thursday 50 percent of eligible South Carolina residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CMPD Animal Care & Control Hosts "Pawlympics" For Adoptable Dogs
Get ready for the dog Olympics or "Pawlympics," because CMPD Animal Care & Control is hosting their very own Hot Summer Games in hopes of finding forever homes for some amazing pups on Friday, July 23rd.
6 N.C. Health Systems Requiring COVID Vaccination For Employees
Six North Carolina health systems announced on Thursday that they will be among the first in the state to require their employees to get vaccinated for COVID.
The Rolling Stones Return To Charlotte For 'No Filter' Tour
The Rolling Stones will bring their "No Filter" tour to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on September 30th.
Cherry Neighborhood Residents Concerned About Proposed 28 Story Tower
Neighbors and some city leaders are raising concerns about a proposed 28 story tower in the Cherry neighborhood. A developer wants to build it on two acres along South Kings Drive, between East 3rd and East 4th Streets.
NC Health Officials Say Students K-8 & Teachers Should Wear Masks In The Classroom
Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper announced the statewide mask mandate would expire at the end of the month. But new guidance from the state strongly recommends school districts require masks for students and teachers in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Charlotte Women Seek Justice Two Years After 'Vicious' Murder Of Older Sister
61-year-old Jennifer Banner was found dead near a west Charlotte strip mall.
Officers Seize Over 6 Pounds Of Cocaine At Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over six pounds of cocaine at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport from a man attempting to smuggle the drugs into the United States.
Gov. Cooper Moves To End North Carolina's Statewide Mask Mandate
North Carolina health officials and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday announced that they will eliminate the statewide mask mandate and ease masking requirements in schools.
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