News

Caregiver Charged With Exploiting Elderly Victim

A Maiden woman is facing charges after authorities say she took money from an elderly man's bank account without his knowledge.

Hickory Police Are Looking For Suspect In Overnight Armed Robbery

Police are trying to identify the suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery overnight.

McConnell Proposes National Minimum Age Of 21 For Tobacco

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he plans to introduce legislation to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationally.

Authorities Identify Two Men Found Dead Inside Iredell County Home

Authorities in Iredell County have identified the two men found dead inside a Mooresville home Wednesday afternoon.

AG Barr Releases Redacted Version Of Mueller's Report On Investigation Into Russian Interference In 2016 Presidential Election

Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller’s report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump had tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller’s removal to stop him from investigating potential obstruction of justice by the president.

Traffic Stop Leads To Deputies Finding Meth And Nearly $10,000 In Counterfeit Money

Deputies say a traffic stop in Iredell County led them to finding meth and nearly $10,000 in counterfeit money.

N.C. Gov. Cooper Vetoes 'Born-Alive' Legislation

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a measure written by Republicans and backed by social conservatives that addresses a doctor’s responsibilities if an abortion results in an infant born alive.

Novant Health House Call: National Autism Awareness Month

April is National Autism Awareness Month and Dr. James DuRant, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician from Novant Health, joined Rising to tell us more about this disability and what we can do to be more aware of it.

Update: Fourth Suspect Identified After Employee Pepper Sprayed At Dick's Sporting Goods During Theft

Deputies say they have identified the fourth suspect wanted after an employee at the Salisbury Dick's Sporting Goods was sprayed in the face with pepper spray during a theft.

#Trending: Zion Helps With Gender Reveal, Dog Plays Soccer & Girls Dress as Princesses AND Athletes

Zion Williamson helped out with a gender reveal, a dog has serious soccer skills and a photographer captures little girls dressed as princesses AND athletes!

School Closings On May 1st

The Iredell-Statesville School District is holding an emergency meeting today to talk about whether to cancel classes on May 1st.

Two Officers In Body Cam Video Of Deadly Shooting Have Not Completed Crisis Intervention Training

It teaches officers how to respond to a person in a crisis with serious mental illness. CMPD tells WCCB, approximately 38% of the department is CIT trained. The national average for CIT officers in major police departments is 25%.

CMPD Looking For Missing Man With Autism

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is trying to find a 35-year-old man with autism who went missing Tuesday afternoon.

Local Foundation Hosts Family-Friendly Carnival

A heartwarming show of support in Matthews: carnival in honor of Charlie Holt. You may remember Charlie died suddenly at the age of five, nearly two years ago. His family has opened up to WCCB Charlotte about their loss.

Panthers Release 2019 Schedule

The Panthers will open and close their 25th regular season at home for the first time in a decade, squaring off against last year’s NFC Championship game participants to begin and end their 2019 slate.

CMPD Asks Public For Help Identifying Robbery Suspect

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is trying to identify a suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery.

55 Years Of Mustang Event Kicks Off At Charlotte Motor Speedway | PHOTOS

On April 17, 1964, the world was first introduced to the Ford Mustang. Fifty-five years later, enthusiasts from all over the world have gathered in Concord to celebrate the launch of the original pony car.

Shooting Investigation Underway In East Charlotte

Police are investigating after a person was shot near an apartment complex in east Charlotte.

Online Pet Supply Retailer Chewy To Invest $55 Million In Salisbury

Chewy, an online pet supply retailer, has selected Rowan County for its new fulfillment center, creating 1,200 new jobs and investing $55 million, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will locate in Salisbury, N.C.

Hickory Public Schools To Close May 1st

Hickory Public Schools has announced that May 1st will be an optional teacher workday.

Union County Schools to Remain Open on May 1st

As several school districts across the state prepare to close on May 1st for a teacher's day of action, Union county Schools are taking a different approach.