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Iredell Co. Sheriff's Office sends scam warning after its branding used on fake flyer

Iredell County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a scam involving their department's name and youth athletic program.

Small business owners say fewer customers are shopping this holiday season

It's crunch time for holiday shopping. Millions of people will be using the next two weeks to get their loved ones a Christmas gift. For small businesses, this season has been tougher than years past.

Up 'n Adam: Operation Christmas Child at Samaritan's Purse

Adam Wurtzel went to the Samaritan's Purse processing center to learn more about Operation Christmas Child.

Up 'n Adam: Light the Knights with The Grinch

Adam Wurtzel went to Truist Field to learn about Light the Knights, with a special appearance by The Grinch!

iHeartRadio Charlotte's STUFF-A-BUS Toy Drive Underway in Concord

WCCB Charlotte is proud to partner with HITS 96.1, 96.9 THE KAT, 106.5 The End, and other iHeartRadio Charlotte stations as the second-annual STUFF-A-BUS Toy Drive gets going.

Warmer Into Weekend, Bitter Cold Lurks Ahead

Warming up into weekend, bitter chill lurks ahead

Highs surge near 60° for most on Saturday, but the coldest air we've seen in nearly two years arrives by Monday morning.

United States V Trinidad & Tobago: Group A 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup

USMNT to play Senegal in Charlotte before 2026 World Cup

The U.S. Men’s National Team will take on Senegal in Charlotte in May of next year in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media access

The Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk is making his first in-person court appearance Thursday as his attorneys push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case.

Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI to bring characters like Mickey Mouse and Luke Skywalker to the AI company's Sora video tool.

NASCAR settles federal antitrust case, gives all teams the permanent charters they wanted

NASCAR has settled an antitrust lawsuit with two race teams, including one co-owned by Michael Jordan. The settlement was announced Thursday after a delay on the ninth day of the trial.

Sycamore Brewing co-owner charged with statutory rape, burglary in Stanly County

Justin Brigham, who co-founded and co-owned Sycamore Brewing, faces three felony charges after allegedly breaking into a Stanly County home and raping a 13-year-old child.

Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug efforts

Noem's assertion, which came during her testimony to the House Homeland Security Committee, provided the Republican administration's most thorough assessment so far of why it took control of the vessel on Wednesday.

Up 'n Adam: Food Lion Supermarket Sweep

Adam Wurtzel went to a newly remodeled Food Lion supermarket to play his own version of "Supermarket Sweep," while donating food to those in need this holiday season.

Body found in west Charlotte, investigation underway

CMPD investigating after a body was found Thursday morning in west Charlotte.

Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as its person of the year for 2025

“For delivering the age of thinking machines, for wowing and worrying humanity, for transforming the present and transcending the possible, the Architects of AI are TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year,” Time said in a social media post.

Drone delivery thwarted at South Carolina prison

A drone carrying a gourmet holiday haul of food and contraband was intercepted at a South Carolina correctional facility early Sunday morning.

Warming Up Into Weekend, Frigid Start Monday

Temperatures tumble Thursday, warming up again into weekend

Colder air settles back into the Carolinas for our penultimate day of the workweek, but highs surge near 60° on Saturday.

Family, Friends desperately searching for missing Charlotte mom

Family, friends and authorities are searching for a missing Charlotte mother who hasn't been seen since December 4th. Her family says Frezja Matisse Baker was last seen on Lasalle Street just before 10:00pm last Thursday.

Cats Answers Questions About Stabbing Five Days Later

CATS gives details on alleged stabber's history on light rail

Five days after the light rail stabbing, CATS officials say Oscar Solarzano was banned from the transit system for two incidents in October. The ban didn't stop Solarzano from getting on a light rail train on Friday night and allegedly stabbing Kenyon Dobie.