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9 Suspects Arrested, Nearly 100 Criminal Charges Filed In Albemarle Round-Up

Authorities arrested nine suspects during a Wednesday round-up that also resulted in nearly 100 criminal charges.

Veterans Memorial Garden To Be Constructed In Indian Trail

The Town of Indian Trail announces its plan to develop the Indian Trail Veterans Memorial Garden with the help of the local community and partnering with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2423 of Indian Trail.

Arrest Made After Man Seriously Injured In Lenoir Stabbing

Police say they arrested a man involved in a stabbing in Lenoir.

Western North Carolina Suffers Road Closures From Heavy Rain

Although heavy rains from tropical storm Alberto have now subsided, damage has already been done to over 50 roads extending across the mountain regions of western North Carolina.

Amélie's Launches New Summer Menu Items To Help You Beat The Heat

As the weather is getting warmer, Amélie's French Bakery and Café releases their summer menu on June 1st, offering refreshing new options to help you cool down.

Adopt A Puppy From CMPD Animal Care & Control

Puppies are brightening things up for the WCCB Rising crew his morning!

Landslide Closes Road, Causes Power Outages in Caldwell County

A landslide has closed Waterfalls Road in the Patterson Community of Caldwell County.

Sears To Close Another 72 Stores As Sales Plunge

Sears is closing another 72 stores after reporting a first-quarter losses and plunging sales.

Waiting for Autopsy Results in Chesterfield Baby's Death

The baby's mother has been charged with two more crimes. And one of the detectives who found the baby's body is speaking out.

Body Matching Description Of Drowning Victim Surfaces At Elk River Falls

The Avery County Sheriff's Office says a body matching the description of Thomas McCardle, Jr. was recovered today at Elk River Falls.

CMPD Spouses Respond To Councilwoman's Controversial Tweet

Spouses of CMPD officers are showing their support for police after controversial tweets from a Charlotte City Councilwoman.

Heavy Rains Cause Major Damage Throughout Mountain Areas

WCCB was tracking the latest flooding aftermath Wednesday. Some in the western counties of North Carolina were shocked by what the heavy rain did to their homes.

Car Washed Off Road As Heavy Rains, Flooding Cause Major Problems For Drivers

Downed power lines and blocked roads caused major problems for drivers Wednesday.

Charlotte Fire Crews Standing By To Assist Counties Heavily Impacted By Floods, Mudslides

The Charlotte Fire Department is on standby to help with rescue and clean up efforts in McDowell County after recent flooding and mudslides.

Flooding Closes Portions Of Catawba River Greenway

The Greenlee Ford Access at the Catawba River Greenway is closed until further notice due to flooding.

Soggy Alberto Triggers Mudslides, Threatened Dam Is OK

Mudslides triggered by the soggy remnants of Alberto forced evacuations below a dam early Wednesday and closed a highway in western North Carolina as the center of the storm lashed the nation’s midsection hundreds of miles away.

Cooper Declares State Of Emergency For Western NC Following Mudslides, Flooding In Multiple Counties

Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency Wednesday afternoon for the western part North Carolina after heavy rains caused mudslides and flooding throughout several counties overnight.