Holiday Travel Season Kicks Off Today
Today is the first day of the final holiday travel season of the year and there's good news for drivers.
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Office of Violence Prevention Taking a Public Health Approach to Reducing Violence
The Mecklenburg County Health Department seems like an unlikely place to find a violence prevention office, but Tracie Campell, Senior Health Manager of the Office of Violence Prevention said that's the point – they wanted their approach to be different . Their goal is to stop violence before it starts -- by reaching the people it impacts.
Do My Job: Professional Gift Wrapping with Wrapper's Delight
Gift Wrapping experts from Wrapper's Delight LLC teach WCCB's Lauren McDonald learn how to professionally wrap gifts ahead of the holidays in this edition of Do My Job.
The Time Is Now for Winter Prep
Whether you’re a snow-lover or hater, it always helps to have all systems go for the upcoming winter season.
A Vast Storm System Kills At Least Three People In Louisiana
A vast and volatile storm system ripping across the U.S. killed at least three people in Louisiana.
3 Arrested Including Parents in 4-Year-Old's Death
Michael Mendoza was shot and killed after he and his sister found a loaded gun. Investigators say the child’s mother, father and uncle living in the residence failed to properly secure the firearm.
Ready To Ball: LaMelo Returns To Hornets Against Pistons
Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball returned Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons after missing 11 games because of an ankle injury.
Panel Examining UNC System Governance Holds First Meeting
A panel asked by Gov. Roy Cooper to recommend changes to how governing boards of the University of North Carolina system and its member schools are chosen met for the first time on Wednesday.
Christmas Travel Rush Begins Thursday At Charlotte Douglas Airport
The Airport is expecting large crowds for the remainder of December through Monday, Jan. 2.
Former Teacher In Fort Mill Facing Charge Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor
According to the arrest warrant, Timothy Smith, 50, of Tega Cay, distributed a digital file that contained video of a 10-year-old girl fully undressing and exposing her genitalia.
North Carolina's Biltmore House Ranked "Most Beautiful Building" In The United States
The Biltmore House located on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina has been ranked the "Most Beautiful Building" in America by TripAdvisor
Statesville Man Dies Weeks After Being Shot While Riding A Dirt Bike
A Statesville man who was shot in November has died from his injuries. Statesville Police are now treating his death as a homicide.
Wingate Police Need Help Identifying Bank Robbery Suspect
Police are asking for the public's assistance with identifying a man they say robbed a bank Wednesday afternoon.
November 2022 Teacher Of The Month: Fritzi Bowen
Congratulations to our November 2022 Teacher of the Month, Fritzi Bowen! Mrs. Bowen is a teacher at Providence High School and was nominated by Ashley Crocker. Mrs. Bowen believes that all students can be successful, and she champions them throughout their math journey.
CMPD Officer Phillip Barker Found Guilty Of Misdemeanor Death By Vehicle
A jury has found CMPD Officer Phillip Barker guilty of misdemeanor death by vehicle. Barker was responding to a call when he hit and killed CPCC student James Short with his patrol cruiser.
Confusion Over Student Debt Relief
The future of the Biden administration's student debt relief program is still up in the air, and recently some incorrect emails caused even more confusion about the program.
US Storm Brings Tornadoes, Blizzard-Like Conditions; 2 Dead
A destructive storm marched across the United States, spawning tornadoes that touched down in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
American Red Cross Calls For December Blood Donations
According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the country needs blood and this December you can make a difference by donating.
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