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Erin adds to concerning trend in Atlantic, all eyes on coast

Erin is not the strongest nor the largest storm to develop in the Atlantic, but it is part of an alarming trend.

Gas explosion in Wilmington injures three firefighters

Three firefighters are recovering after a gas line explosion rocked Wilmington on Tuesday. Investigators say a car plowed into gas lines for a building under construction.

Whataburger opens in Indian Land on Thursday

The new Whataburger location in Indian Land is opening on Thursday. On Tuesday, we got a first look at the new restaurant on Charlotte Highway.

NC DMV hiring 40 new drivers license examiners to reduce wait times

The North Carolina DMV says it is trying to reduce your wait times by hiring more workers. Applications are now open for 40 new driver license examiners.

Union Co. Sheriff's Deputies shoot person during domestic disturbance

A person is recovering in the hospital after they were shot by Sheriff's deputies in Union County. The Sheriff's Office says it happened at a home on Canary Court in Wingate early Tuesday morning.

CMPD: Chase ends with arrest of juvenile, search for two others ongoing

It started when officers say they tried to pull someone over in the University City Area wanted in connection with a shooting.

Shot fired on Palisades High School campus

WCCB has confirmed a shot was fired at Palisades High School on Monday. Students and staff were sent home.

Target partners with Families Forward Charlotte to help with back-to-school shopping

Families Forward is a non-profit working to help break the cycle of inter-generational poverty that makes upward mobility too difficult for many families across the Queen City.

Catholic Diocese of Charlotte schools to return to classroom on Wednesday

A new year and for students at St Anne's Catholic School in south Charlotte, a whole new building. The school underwent a massive $5.1 million renovation thanks in large part to a grant.

Governor Stein declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Erin

Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for impacts from Hurricane Erin and mobilizes resources and personnel to assist along the coast.

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U.S. Bank to celebrate new South End branch in Charlotte

U.S. Bank is announcing the grand opening of its new South End branch, located at 1801 South Blvd in Charlotte.

Gaston County Mugshots August 18th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Monday, August 18th.

Historic Morganton Festival back for 43rd year

Adam Wurtzel found out about the 43rd Annual Historic Morganton Festival.

Tasty Tuesday: Fahrenheit Clt In The Rising Kitchen

Tasty Tuesday: Fahrenheit back in the Rising kitchen!

Chef Dave Feimster of Fahrenheit CLT returns to the Rising Kitchen to show off their sushi and sashimi offerings!

Union County Deputies shoot person during domestic incident

The Union County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Wingate Tuesday morning.

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Novant Health offering free health screenings at Black Men’s Wellness Day on August 23rd

Novant Health will be offering a variety of free health screenings at Black Men’s Wellness Day at Friendship Baptist Church.

Charlotte Douglas Passengers Memorial Day Trave

Survey: Charlotte among nation’s anxious flyers

With Labor Day weekend just days away, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, I wanted to follow up with fresh data on Charlotte travelers and their flight-related anxiety.