School delays and closures for Friday, January 10
Due to the impending winter storm, all districts across the WCCB viewing area will be closed, dismissing early or remote today, Friday, January 10.
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North Carolina student data compromised in cyber breach
Data from the North Carolinas student and teacher information system containing personal and private information about the states students and teachers was compromised last month.
Salisbury man convicted in "Pizzagate" shooting dies after being shot by Kannapolis Police
Welch made headlines in late 2016 after driving to a Washington, DC pizza parlor with an assault rifle to "self-investigate" false claims of a politician-led child sex ring being run out of the business.
Gaston Co. Police arrest man accused of sex crimes involving children
Investigators say 28-year-old Davis Travis Benton of Dallas was arrested on January 8th.
NC State Highway Patrol Trooper recovering after being hit by driver
Troopers say a Toyota Tacoma was turning left out of a gas station parking lot and turned in front of an NC State Highway Patrol BMW motorcycle.
'Dry January' forces local breweries to adapt
The first month of the year has always been a tough time for the hospitality industry. It's gotten a lot worse in recent years with the growing popularity of Dry January. A study by Civic Science found 25% of Americans are cutting out alcohol this month.
Chick-Fil-A in South End closed for βmajor remodelβ
The Chick-fil-A in South End closed Thursday to undergo a βmajor remodel."
Healthy Headlines: What to know about cervical cancer
In todayβs Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Dr. Matt McDonald, a gynecologic oncologist with the Novant Health Cancer Institute, about cervical cancer and the risk factors associated with it.
Shelters expanding capacity to help people stay warm during the wintry weather
Shelters in Charlotte are expanding their capacity to help people experiencing homelessness during this extreme weather event. The first significant snowfall in three years is expected Friday into Saturday.
CATS stopping Gold Line service early Friday night because of weather
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will suspend Gold Line service at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, due to the wintry weather expected.
Hornets-Lakers game postponed because of wildfires
The NBA game scheduled for tonight between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena has been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Jimmy Carter remembered for his humility and service during state funeral
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nationβs capital before a second service in his tiny Georgia hometown that launched a Depression-era farm boy to the world stage.
Stay warm with plenty of sports this week | Top sporting events happening around Charlotte this week
The Charlotte 49ers, the Checkers and Winthrop all return home this week, January 9th-15th. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
CMS moves to remote learning Friday because of expected wintry weather
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will move to remote learning on Friday, January 10, 2025 because of wintry weather that's expected to impact the Charlotte area.
Charlotte airport deicing planes as temperatures drop ahead of wintry weather
Crews at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are monitoring the storm system heading toward the Charlotte area that will bring snow and a wintry mix to the region on Friday.
Duke Energy preparing for winter storm in the Carolinas
A mixture of snow, sleet and rain could cause power outages throughout the area.Β
Crews battle 2-alarm fire at Northwest Charlotte apartment complex
The Charlotte Fire department has a two-alarm fire in northwest Charlotte contained.Β
NC Attorney General suing landlords accused of illegally raising rent
The North Carolina Attorney General's office is suing six landlords alleging they illegally raised rents for tenants. The lawsuit says the inflated rent impacts 70,000 units across the state and the majority of them are in Charlotte.
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