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Gaston Co. Police: Repeat dog fighter arrested again

A Gastonia man accused of dog fighting faces new animal cruelty charges. Rico Pagan is charged with five more counts of animal cruelty and dog fighting.

CMPD: Man spits on 4-year-old child at SouthPark Mall

Malik Shropshire is charged with assault on a child under 12 and second-degree trespassing.

Charlotte Catholic High School principal resigns amid growing tension with parents

The resignation comes after we reported on the conflict between school leadership and parents on WCCB News @ Ten on Monday. Now, what's next for the remaining embattled leadership, as nearly 2,000 parents push for more transparency.

Morgan celebrates 20 years at WCCB Charlotte

Morgan is celebrating 20 years at WCCB Charlotte! She has been essential to the growth of this organization.

House Fire Displaces A Family Of 14 People

House fire leaves 14 people searching for new home

A family of 14 people are now looking for a new home after a fire destroyed their house on Nadies Court in Northwest Charlotte Monday night. Charlotte Fire investigators say a candle started the massive fire that forced seven adults and seven children out of their home.

Mountain county schools will operate on a two hour delay Wednesday

Ashe, Watauga and Avery County Schools will operate on a two hour delay Wednesday due to icy roads.

Waves of cold rain and mountain ice continue through Thursday

Waves of cold rain along with mountain ice will impact the region through Thursday. The latest totals and impacts here.

Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don’t work'

President Donald Trump says he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don’t last very long. Instead he wants the government to exclusively move to plastic.

Charlotte's Tin Kitchen Celebrates 15 Years as a Local Culinary Icon

In February 2025, Tin Kitchen will mark its 15th anniversary—an impressive milestone for a brand that helped shape Charlotte’s food truck scene and has now evolved into a full-service catering business.

Carowinds hosting week-long hiring event to find 2,500 seasonal workers

Carowinds is hosting a week-long hiring event from February 15th to the 22nd as it prepares for opening day on March 15, 2025.

Woman charged after shooting at Hickory Waffle House

A woman is accused of shooting another woman during a fight outside a Waffle House in Hickory.

Semi-truck slams into Amtrak Train

A semi truck was struck by an Amtrak train in Bessemer City Tuesday morning.

Egg prices up 37% in last year

Egg prices are soaring to record highs. Jenn Sullivan looks at what's causing the hike in costs.

Rise in visitors bringing weapons to the Mecklenburg Co. Courthouse

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is urging visitors and staff at the courthouse to comply with security rules. It comes following a recent rise in weapons confiscations.

All lanes on I-85 re-open after tractor-trailer crash

The Department of Transportation says it happened around six Monday evening near exit 17.

Monroe Police looking for burglar caught on camera inside someone's home

Monroe Police are looking for a burglary suspect who was caught on camera inside someone else's home. The burglary happened on Wind Chime Court around 9:30pm on Friday.

Nearly 2,000 Charlotte Catholic HS parents sign petition demanding more transparency from school leaders

The parents say they are concerned about a change in the school's accrediting agency that they didn't know about until after the fact.

Local organization helps train workforce with credentials for advancement

Urban League of Central Carolinas Young Professionals are working to make sure our local workforce can compete and have the opportunity to economically advance.