Local News

Deadly MERS Virus Reaches the U.S.

A mysterious virus killing almost one out of every three people diagnosed with it has reached the United States.

900 Job Openings At New Charlotte Outlet Mall

Positive US job numbers were released Friday, but many job seekers in the Charlotte area say their employment outlook is not so positive.

CMS Student Hit at Bus Stop

The impact knocked the boy unconscious, but he is expected to be okay.

CMS Teachers Push for Education Change

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators want raises for all school employees, not just teachers.

Family Denies Reports Woman Wanted Suicide By Cop

The family of a woman killed in an officer-involved shooting in Lancaster doesn't believe the investigation findings.

Sheriff Says Woman Wanted "Suicide By Cop"

According to a release on Friday from the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, 55-year-old Ingrid Mayer reportedly told authorities before she was killed "this is about to be suicide by cop".

May the Fourth Be With You at Discovery Place!

Sunday, May 4, Discovery Place is having an amazing event for kids and Star Wars-lovers alike! Check out all the info!

Cinco De Mayo is WCCB Day at The Charlotte Fair!

Enjoy $5 Admission and $15 All-Day Ride wristbands for WCCB Day at The Charlotte Fair on May 5 at the Metrolina Expo Center!

CMS Student Hit By Vehicle While Waiting On School Bus

Police say a student was hit by a car on Idlewild Road while they were waiting for a school bus. The accident happened early Friday morning.

Open Enrollment Bill: Students Could Go to Any School in State

The chairman of the sub-committee that's behind the proposal tells WCCB he's surprised by reaction to the idea.

Protesters Rally Against Duke Energy

Protesters banged drums and pulled crime scene tape outside of the company's shareholder's meeting in uptown Charlotte Thursday.

4 Candidates for Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff

More than 8,000 people have cast their ballots for next week's primary, and the race for Mecklenburg County Sheriff is getting attention.

Golf Fans Enjoy New Green Mile Village at Wells Fargo Championship

The Wells Fargo Championship is underway at Quail Hollow Club. No Tiger, no Bubba, no problem.

National Version of Kilah's Law Stalled in Senate

A national version of a North Carolina law that toughens the penalties on child abusers is apparently being blocked in the US Senate.

Citizens Court Program Helping Resolve Disputes

Court is in session! But it's not your typical court. Mecklenburg County is in the second year of a Citizens Court Program.

NCDOT: Noise Walls No Longer Considered In I-277 Project

Charlotte residents will not be seeing noise walls along I-277.

A large group of people gathered in front of the Duke Energy building Thursday morning to protest the company's corrupt actions and blatant disregard for the environment and the state of North Carolina's citizens, according to Appalachian Voices and Greenpeace.