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School Closings And Delays For February 21st

View the school closings and delays for Friday, February 21st.

Bank Robbery Suspect In Indian Trail Captured After Pursuit

The suspect involved in the robbery at a SunTrust Bank in Indian Trail is in custody after a pursuit by Union County Sheriff's deputies.

Vehicle Pursuit In Catawba County Led To Multiple Felony Charges

A suspect is facing multiple felony charges after a traffic stop led to a vehicle pursuit.

High School Student Facing A Criminal Charge After Bringing Weapon On Campus

A student at Butler High School is facing a criminal charge after bringing a weapon on campus Thursday.

Snow Moving Through WCCB Viewing Area

Winter Weather Advisories are in place for virtually the entire WCCB Charlotte viewing area.

RADAR: Snow Falling In And Around Charlotte Area

Track the snow in your neighborhood with WCCB's interactive radar.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Winter Weather Causing Issues On Charlotte Roads

Road conditions will continue to deteriorate as the winter storm moves through our area.

Real-Time Weather Conditions From WCCB Charlotte WeatherSTEM

WCCB Charlotte collects live weather data from our exclusive WeatherSTEM weather station that is on the roof of the WCCB Charlotte studios.

North Carolina Health Officials Report 15 New Flu Deaths

Another 15 people have died of complications from the flu in North Carolina, raising the death toll during the current season to 90, state health officials reported on Thursday.

Mecklenburg County Evening Closures Due To Wintry Weather

With winter weather forecast across the region this afternoon, Mecklenburg County government is canceling all County-sponsored evening programs and closing facilities starting at 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20.

Sheriff: Argument Leads Man To Set Mobile Home On Fire

A North Carolina man got angry with his mother during an argument, caused damage to three vehicles and set a mobile home on fire, a sheriff’s office said.

Missing Rowan County Man Found Safe In Burke County

According to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, Burke County Sheriff's deputies located 24-year-old Austin Reed safe in Valdese, North Carolina.

North Carolina State Rep. Linda Johnson Dies At Age 74

North Carolina state Rep. Linda Johnson, a leading budget writer in the state House who died this week, is being remembered for her kindness and commitment to education.

No Serious Injuries After School Buses Collide In Northwest Charlotte

Officials say no one was seriously injured when two school buses were involved in an accident this morning in northwest Charlotte.

Rising Spotlight: Salsarita's 20th Anniversary

Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill, a fast-casual, create-your-own Mexican concept is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Chief administrative officer, Tim Carter, joins Rising to discuss Salsarita's Charlotte roots and National Tortilla Chip Day.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Cancer Mortality Rate Continues To Decline

Cancer affects millions of Americans, but a recent study has shown that the cancer mortality rate has dropped 29 percent in the past three decades. Dr. Joseph Merriman, a Novant Health medical oncologist, joins Rising to discuss why more people are surviving cancer and how treatments are improving.

Maintenance to Create Longer Wait Times for Charlotte Light Rail Trains

Delays on Charlotte's light rail could soon get worse. Fewer trains will be in the fleet because of needed repairs. That also means riders will have to wait longer for trains to arrive.

ONLY ON WCCB: Celebration Of Life For Danquirs Franklin's Birthday

WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich was the only reporter invited to a celebration of his life. As the family waits for a final report from the Citizens Review Board.