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New Concord Police Officers With Chief Hughes And Mayor Dusch

Concord Police Department adds 23 new officers

There are 23 new police officers on the job in Concord. The Concord Police Department held a badge pinning ceremony on Tuesday at city hall.

President Donald Trump greets a Marine Corps honor guard as he disembarks Marine One upon arrival on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Trump offering federal workers buyouts in effort to shrink government

The Trump administration says it is offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week — an unprecedented move to shrink the U.S. government at breakneck speed.

(D) Rep. Joe John / Wake Co. resigns after terminal cancer diagnosis.

U.S. and NC flags to remain at half-staff Thursday to honor Rep. Joe John

Governor Josh Stein has ordered all U.S. and NC flags on state facilities to remain at half staff in honor of state Representative Joe John who passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, arrives to appear before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

RFK Jr. appears on Capitol Hill for first HHS confirmation hearing

To get to the U.S. Senate for a vote of his nomination, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. needs to have two committee hearings, one before the Finance committee on Wednesday and another in front of the Health, Education, Labor and Pension committee on Thursday.

16 year-old charged in Gaston County teen's murder

Gaston County police arrested and charged a 16- year- old for shooting and killing another teen while he was walking to the store Sunday.

Lazaurus Cunningham is charged with felony hit-and-run.

Monroe Police arrest suspected hit-and-run driver

A driver accused of hitting a man in Monroe and continuing to drive has been arrested. Police arrested 38-year-old Lazaurus Cunningham on Tuesday.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | Feb. 1st and Feb. 2nd

From musicals to nature walks, WCCB has you covered. Check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.

East Charlotte house fire quickly contained

It happened at a house on Enfield Road around 3:30 Wednesday morning.

CMPD investigating city's latest shooting

The shooting happened around 7 Tuesday night on Copper Creek Court. Medic say it took one person to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

CMS Board raises support staff wages to $20 an hour

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools support staff employees are getting a raise. Some support staff like custodians, instructional assistants, school nutrition specialists and more say they've been working multiple jobs to afford to live in Charlotte.

Increased fire danger Wednesday

With gusty winds and low humidity, there is a higher than usual fire danger through the middle of the week.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans that could total trillions of dollars. U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan blocked the action Tuesday afternoon, minutes before it was set to go into effect.