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Bomb threat made at Hunter Huss High School, police say

A bomb threat was made at Hunter Huss High School on Thursday, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

Early voting kicks off today in North Carolina

Voters will decide who will face off in the midterm general election in November

Most Elevators Now Working In 500 West Apartments

3 out of 4 elevators fixed at Uptown apartment tower one day after WCCB report airs

A spokesperson for the company that owns 500 West Trade tells WCCB that three of the four elevators have been repaired in the 13-story building. This comes one day after WCCB aired a report about residents' complaints that they've been living without working elevators for months.

Lawmakers Demand More From Sheriff Garry Mcfadden

NC lawmakers request emails, notes, travel logs and more from Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff Garry McFadden

North Carolina lawmakers want more records and information from Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden. The sheriff appeared before lawmakers in Raleigh earlier this week in an oversight hearing on public safety in Charlotte.

$5,000 reward offered in killing of pet sheep and goat

Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies are looking for whoever shot and killed two pets inside someone's barn. The owner of the two animals is now offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction in court.

Rowan Co. Mother Accused Of Sexually Abusing Her Own Infant

Rowan County woman accused of sexually abusing her own baby

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Veronica Yerry had videos showing the abuse.

Health officials: Person infected with measles makes multiple stops in Charlotte

Another measles exposure in Mecklenburg County. This time, officials say the infected person visited two Goodwill locations, a Chipotle, and CMC Main.

WCCB stands in line with immigrants waiting for mandatory immigration check-ins

Immigrants are still camping out at the Department of Homeland Security office in Charlotte because of long wait times for mandatory immigration check-ins. Now, WCCB is getting a first hand look at the problem.

Community tips lead to drug and firearms bust in Statesville

Deputies executed a search warrant of the suspect's Statesville residence.

Least Of These Carolinas Gets $200k From Chick Fil A

Chick-Fil-A presents $200,000 grant to Least of These Carolinas

A Gastonia non-profit got a big check from Chick-Fil-A on Tuesday. The fast-food chain donated $200,000 to Least of These Carolinas, which supports children in foster care.

Arrest warrant issued for Mecklenburg County Commissioner

Mecklenburg County Commissioner Yvette Townsend-Ingram has a warrant out for her arrest. Court documents show she is wanted in Gaston County in connection to a case from 2024.

Measles case now reported in Lancaster Co., SC

Measles cases continue to move south as the outbreak in upstate South Carolina continues. On Tuesday, state health officials announced a new case in Lancaster County.

Residents at Uptown 'luxury' apartment building say elevators have been out for weeks

Residents at a luxury apartment tower say elevators haven't worked for weeks forcing them to take the stairs in the 13 story building. Residents say people with disabilities, baggage and strollers can't access the building at 500 West Trade in Uptown Charlotte.