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Gov. Cooper Urges Public to Pay Attention to Potential Cyberthreats

N.C. Governor Roy Cooper warns people to pay attention for possible retaliatory cyberattacks following recent events in Iran.

Gaston County Receives First Reported Rabies Case of 2020

On Thursday, January 2nd, Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call in reference to a possible rabid animal after a family dog killed a raccoon.

School Closings And Delays For January 7th

Delays: Avery County – 3 hour delay Closed: Ashe County – Closed Watauga County – Closed

Charlotte Iranian Family Reacts To Soleimani's Death

Iran is asking the U-N Security Council to condemn the U-S air strike in Iraq that killed one of its top military commanders

Charlotte's Violent Crime Being Called A Public Health Issue

There were 107 homicides in Charlotte in 2019.

State Superintendent Addresses Teacher Pay, New School Security App

The State Superintendent of Education gave WCCB Charlotte an update on new school security measures and his thoughts on the budget battle leaving some teachers without a pay raise.

Unique 3D Light Show Displayed On Side Of Catholic Diocese Building In Uptown Charlotte

This week, you can check out an unique 3D light show on the side of the Catholic Diocese building in Uptown Charlotte.

CMPD: Man Acted In Self-Defense During Shooting In Southeast Charlotte

Police say the man who shot and killed another man during an argument at an apartment complex in southeast Charlotte, in August 2019, will not be charged with a crime as he acted in self defense.

Wanted: Ashton Lemus

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently searching for Ashton Lemus after he allegedly cut off his electronic monitoring device.

Charlotte Man Arrested Following Police Chase Through Rowan County

A Charlotte man was arrested after police say he led officers on a chase through Rowan County while he was driving a stolen vehicle, according to a news release.

Legacy Preparatory School Abruptly Closes In Charlotte

A school in east Charlotte has abruptly closed and now the parents of about 200 students are trying to find a new school for their children.

Pets Available For Adoption In January | PHOTOS

Check out the Dogs and Cats available for adoption from the Humane Society of Charlotte.

Fatal Fire Leaves One Dead in Lenoir, NC

Authorities are investigating a fatal fire after a resident was killed Sunday morning in Lenoir, NC.

POLITICAL WRAP: What's Next for the U.S. and Iran?

President Trump is informing members of Congress about potential action against Iran, via tweet. Trump has already said the U.S. has targeted 52 Iranian sites for attack should the country strike "Any Americans, or American Assets" in retaliation for the strike that killed Qasem Soleimani.

NC Attorney General Josh Stein Filed Petition Alongside Multiple States To Clarify Health Care Accessibility For Citizens

On Friday, January 3rd, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein filed a petition to the United States Supreme Court seeking review of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Texas v. United States.