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Portion of Independence Blvd to Close

A portion of Independence Boulevard/U.S. 74 will close temporarily while crews complete utility work.

Health Officials Provide Update On U.S. National Whitewater Center Water Testing

Health officials gave an update on the U.S. National Whitewater Center water testing.

Man Charged With Human Trafficking Child In Burke County

A man has been charged with human trafficking a child in Burke County.

Novant Health House Call: Skin Cancer and Brachytherapy

Dr. William Warlick Has the 411 on a New Treatment For Certain Types of Skin Cancers.

4th of July Weekend Rundown

Rising Gets You Ready For the Weekend With a Roundup of Events in Uptown Charlotte

Sludge Mucked, Dumped at USNWC

A current employee contacted WCCB, asking us to find out if spreading the sludge out in the woods is ok. The employee spoke to WCCB on the condition that we disguised their voice.

Charlotte Airport Security Prepares for Record Holiday Travel

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Charlotte Douglas International has implemented multiple layers of security to try and keep passengers safe in light of recent international terror attacks. TSA expects record numbers of passengers in Charlotte…

Local Veteran Given Home

CHARLOTTE, NC-- A local veteran is officially a homeowner tonight thanks to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership. CMPD teamed up with Veterans Path Up to give Willie Davis a newly renovated home on…

Union Workers Picket In Opposition Of Privatizing The VA Health System

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Union workers who don't want to privatize health care for veterans picketed in Southwest Charlotte today. Members of the Salisbury Chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees gathered outside the…

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New Trial to Move Forward in NC Teen's Death

A Maryland court has ruled a new trial can proceed against a man charged with killing a North Carolina teenager.

Missing Person Cases In Charlotte | GALLERY

These are the Missing Person cases in the Charlotte Area.

Police Investigating Robbery at Tupelo Honey Café

Police are searching for the suspect who robbed a popular South End restaurant.

Tim Belk Retires as CEO of Department Store Empire

Today, the Board of Directors of Belk, Inc. announced that Tim Belk would be retiring as CEO of the company.

Charlotte-Area Dancer Becomes Internet Sensation

A Charlotte-area Irish Step Dancer and Carolina Renaissance Festival performer has become an Internet sensation.

"Free the Cats and Dogs" Event at Lincoln County Animal Shelter

This Friday and Saturday, Lincoln County Animal Services will be holding a "Free the Cats and Dogs" event hosted by H.A.T.S., featuring special adoption rates for both groups of animals.

Search Underway For Missing Hiker

A search is currently underway for a missing hiker in Burke County.

Independence Day: What's Open and What's Closed

With the Independence Day holiday this Monday, many government offices and agencies will be closed. Below is a list of the various offices and agencies and their hours for the upcoming holiday.