North Carolina News

Metrolina Crews Are Preparing For Winter Mix

A mixed batch of winter weather is bearing down on the Piedmont, and N.C. Department of Transportation crews in the Metrolina region are preparing to keep roads clear and passable.

Winter Weather Closings

Schools in the WCCB viewing area are dismissing early due to winter weather.

Three People Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges In Lincoln County

Deputies say three people were arrested on multiple drug charges Friday.

South Caldwell High School Evacuated Due To Undisclosed Threat

Officials say all students and staff were evacuated from South Caldwell High School Friday due to an undisclosed threat.

South Caldwell High School Teacher Arrested For Disseminating Obscene Material

Investigators say a chorus teacher at South Caldwell High School has been charged with disseminating obscene material.

Suspect On Electronic Monitoring Arrested After Jump And Run From Stolen Vehicle In NW Charlotte

A suspect currently on court ordered electronic monitoring was arrested in northwest Charlotte Thursday after police spotted him in a stolen vehicle and he refused to stop.

Christenbury Eye Center Announces Closing, Cites "Health Reasons" For Jonathan Christenbury's Departure

The Christenbury Eye Center is closing after serving the Charlotte area for more than 30 years.

Nightly Lane Closures Are Coming To Independence Boulevard

The NCDOT says bridge demolition will force multiple closures that will impact nightly traffic on both inbound and outbound Independence Boulevard as part of the CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 construction.

Greg Olsen Named Panthers Nominee For Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year Award

Tight End Greg Olsen is the Carolina Panthers Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Nominee, the NFL announced Thursday

Seven Students Arrested After Multiple Fights Break Out At West Meck High School

Officials say seven students were arrested at West Meck High School after multiple fights broke out at the school.

Panthers DE Gives Back To Members Of His Alabama Hometown

Panthers defensive end Mario Addison is providing a VIP treatment for nearly three dozen teens living in public housing communities where he grew up.

Hickory Mobile Phone Business Robbed After Suspects Break In Through Roof

Hickory Police are investigating after robbery suspects broke into a Cricket Wireless store by climbing through the roof.

Hackers Redoubling Efforts After Mecklenburg County Officials Refused To Pay Ransom

Officials say cyber criminals are redoubling their efforts to penetrate Mecklenburg County's systems after they refused to pay a ransom to hackers.

16-Year-Old Charged In Death Of Teen Found In SE Charlotte Driveway

Police have charged a 16-year-old for the murder of Jaqual Bennett.

Watch The NCHSAA Championship Football Games This Saturday On WCCB

Catch all of the NCHSAA Football Championship action this Saturday exclusively on WCCB!

Local Leaders Respond To President Trump Announcing Jerusalem As Israel's Capital

Local leaders are speaking out on both sides of the argument after President Donald Trump formally declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel Wednesday.

Experts Explain How Ransomware And Bitcoins Work For Hackers

Mecklenburg County decided to NOT pay the hackers to unlock the Ransomware infecting the county's servers. This isn't the first time we've heard of Ransomware or Bitcoins but what exactly are they? We asked a cyber expert to break down what they are and how the criminals use them.