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Charlotte Diocese Bishop Retires After 20 Years

Diocese Bishop Jugis retires due to health limitations and Pope Francis has named a Franciscan priest as his successor.

Man Arrested In Street Takeover

A man was arrested in a street takeover on Sunday, April 7th, according to a news release.

Warrants Reveal Disturbing Details On The Murder Case Of A Mother & Her Two Kids

A search warrant has revealed new and disturbing details about how investigators found their bodies.

How The Carolinas Watched The Eclipse

The community gathered to see just what all the hype was about in this once in a lifetime moment.

Former Hornets Player James Bouknight Sentenced To Probation Following DWI

Former Hornets player James Bouknight has been sentenced to one year of unsupervised probation following an alleged DWI.

School Bus Crash In Burke County

A bus carrying students from various high schools in Burke County overturned, trapping a person inside, according to a news release.

Gastonia Partial Solar Eclipse 2024 04 08 At 52439pm

A Total Solar Eclipse Races Across North America As Clouds Part Along Totality

A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America as a total solar eclipse began its race across the continent. Monday's spectacle drew North America's biggest eclipse crowd ever.

Explosive Devices Found By Police In Alexander County

Officers located a possible explosive device near a local school and church after responding to a stolen property call.

Pickleball with Steve Smith Sr. and Jonathan Stewart

Steve Smith Sr. and Jonathan Stewart stopped by WCCB's studios to tell Adam Wurtzel about a very special event for a great cause, and to play some rounds of Pickleball!

GoFundMe Started For West Charlotte Father Killed In Teen Brawl

A GoFundMe has been created for Tariq Stokes after he was beaten to death outside of his home.

The Mint Museum To Offer Free Admission To Children In Grades K-12 Starting May 1

The Mint Museum announced that starting May 1, children in grades K-12 will enjoy free admission to both locations of the museum for an entire year with an adult admission.

Charlotte Hornets Foundation Presents $100,000 Hunger Grant To The Males Place

The Charlotte Hornets Foundation announced today that it has donated $100,000 to The Males Place – North Carolina’s leading male mentoring program – as its annual Hunger Grant.

Statesville Police Say They Arrest Six In Street Sweep For Drug-Related Crimes

The Statesville Police Department executed a drug operation that targeted individuals dealing drugs in the City of Statesville and resulted in arresting and charging six individuals.

Eclipse Day with Hosts of 'Wow in the World'

It's the big eclipse day! Nicole spoke with Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas, co-hosts of the number one science podcast for kids (and their grown-ups), Wow in the World about the science behind the eclipse, and how they make it fun for kids.

Cornelius Man Charged With Indecent Exposure

Police arrested a man for allegedly committing a lewd act on a trail near the McDowell Creek Greenway on Saturday.

Make Your Own Eclipse Box in Just Three Minutes

If you didn't buy your eclipse glasses before today, there's still a way to see the eclipse! Chief Meteorologist Nicole Madden is walking us through an eclipse box build that takes less than three minutes!